Cleveland, Ohio (July 12, 2010) - Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today mourned the passing of comic writer Harvey Pekar:

"I met Harvey many years ago in a comic book store in the old Colonial Arcade. He was an American original.  He was a passionate defender of working people who communicated their experience with heart and authenticity. His passing is a loss for the Cleveland community and the country," said Kucinich.

(June 29, 2010) - Dennis Kucinich sends an important message concerning Afghanistan, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, and the influence of corporate money on federal elections.

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Washington D.C. (June 16, 2010) -Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Chairman of the House Domestic Policy Subcommittee, today testified that his Subcommittee will investigate whether Continental Airlines has been "completely forthright" in its dealings with government regulators. He also sent a letter to Mr. Jeffery A. Smisek, Chairman, President, and CEO of Continental Airlines, requesting internal documents from the company."

Washington D.C. (June 7, 2010) -- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today released the following statement about unemployment benefits that are expected to expire for hundreds of thousands of Americans if Congress fails to act soon:

Washington D.C. (June 7, 2010) -- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, announced an agreement with the Treasury Department that resolves an obstacle to hiring home foreclosure prevention counselors with federal funds.

The Greatest Casualties of this Long War are the Children of the World

Washington D.C. (June 7, 2010) – Today, the War in Afghanistan is officially the longest war Americans have ever been asked to endure. In observance, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today released the following statement:

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Washington D.C. (June 9, 2010) – Speaking on the House Floor in support of H.Res. 1330, Recognizing June 8, 2010, as World Ocean Day, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) made the following statement:

Washington D.C. (June 4, 2010) -- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) has offered an amendment to HR 5175, the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Elections (DISCLOSE) Act, that would prevent companies that receive federal leases to drill in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from spending unlimited amounts of money to influence campaigns and elections.

Washington D.C. (June 04, 2010) -- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) is today continuing to circulate to colleagues a letter concerning the commando raid by Israel upon a Turkish ship in international waters.

Read national coverage of Kucinich's letter on The Nation, The Raw Story, The Washington Independent and CNN.

Washington D.C. (June 4, 2010) -- Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today found a solution to problems regarding funding home foreclosure prevention counseling efforts. Despite the proven efficacy of counseling, commonly held interpretations of Treasury Department guidelines restricted the use of federal funds for counseling. This restriction would have denied non-profit counseling providers the seed money required to hire and train new people for counseling opportunities. Kucinich has been engaged in discussions with Treasury and housing officials to ensure that effective counseling can be paid for through federal funding. Kucinich today announced a path forward.