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WASHINGTON – As homeowners seek mortgage relief during the worseningeconomy, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today supported H.R. 1106, Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, which passed on a vote of 234 to 191. The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act builds upon President Obama's comprehensive Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of theCommittee on Energy and Commerce, joined her colleagues today inapproving The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act duringthe committee markup. The measure gives the Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) jurisdiction to regulate tobacco. U.S. Rep.DeGette secured a provision in the bill that requires a study andreport on the public health implications of raising the minimum age topurchase tobacco products.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today commended PresidentObama on his announcement that the U.S. will begin a drawdown of troopsin Iraq and transition the remaining forces from combat to security:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), Vice Chair of theCommittee on Energy and Commerce, today offered the following commentson President Obama's Fiscal Year 2010 budget plan:

"President Obama's 2010 budget reflects the priorities and values ofthe American people. After the passage of a strong recovery bill thataddresses both the short-term and long-term stability in our economy,President Obama has followed up with a supportive budget plan thatmakes vital investments in health care, energy, and education.

WASHINGTON – Taking advantage of new media to communicate with herconstituents, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) today held a LIVE wallchat on her facebook page. Throughout the 35 minute "post-and-chat"session, U.S. Rep. DeGette answered questions on the President'srecovery package, stem cell research, energy, HIV/AIDS, and otherissues.