Press Releases

Clyburn Announces Funding for Charleston Port Study

May 17, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Economy and Jobs

Columbia, SC - Sixth District Congressman and House Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today announced that the Port of Charleston will receive a federal commitment of $150,000.

Clyburn Statement of April Jobs Report

May 6, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Economy and Jobs

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the Department of Labor report showing 244,000 jobs were added to the economy and marking the largest rise in private sector employment since February 2006.

Democrats Unveil Make It In America Agenda

May 4, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Economy and Jobs

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn joined his Democratic colleagues today at a press conference to unveil the “Make It In America” agenda for the 112th Congress.

Clyburn Floor Statement Commending Successful Bin Laden Raid

May 4, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Defense and National Security

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today delivered remarks commending those responsible for the successful operation which resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden. Following are his remarks as prepared.

Clyburn Statement On The Killing Of Bin Laden

May 2, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Defense and National Security

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today commented on the announcement by President Obama that Osama bin Laden was killed in a U.S. operation at a compound in Pakistan under the President’s order.

Clyburn Statement On 100 Days Of Republican Majority

Apr 14, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today commented on the first 100 days of the House Republican Majority.

Clyburn Responds To President's Speech On Fiscal Responsibility

Apr 13, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today commented on President Obama’s speech laying out a framework for shared prosperity and shared fiscal responsibility.

Clyburn Statement on Ryan Budget Proposal

Apr 5, 2011 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the FY 2012 budget proposal released by Budget Chairman Paul Ryan today.

Clyburn Statement on March Jobs Report

Apr 1, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Economy and Jobs

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement on the Department of Labor report showing 216,000 jobs were added to the economy and the unemployment rate fell to 8.8 percent in March.

Clyburn Statement on President's National Address on Libya

Mar 28, 2011 Press Release
Issues: Defense and National Security, Foreign Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC—Assistant Democratic Leader James E. Clyburn today released the following statement in response to President Obama’s nationally televised address on the military mission in Libya.

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