WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) released the following statement today on the 88th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote:

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) released the following statement today on the 88th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote:

Congressman Jack Kingston (R/GA) today returned to Washington to participate in the floor protest staged by House Republicans. While House Speaker Nancy Pelosi enjoys a five week paid vacation to conduct her book tour, Congressman Kingston and House Republicans remain hard at work - traveling through their districts to hear the stories of high gas prices hurting their constituents and by participating in an unprecedented debate on the House floor. Along with his colleagues, Congressman Kingston is calling on House Speaker Pelosi to reconvene Congress and hold a vote on a comprehensive energy package that would increase innovation in new vehicle and fuel technologies, allow exploration of American energy, and promote conservation. With this three-pronged approach, we can bring down the price at the pump and realize America's energy independence.

As many members of the press are already aware, August 28th, the night that Sen. Barack Obama will officially accept the Democratic Nomination for President of the United States, is also the 45th anniversary of the March on Washington. The date holds great power because it has marked the beginning of a series of new eras in black politics at different stages in American history. Consider these seminal moments:

Atlanta—On Wednesday, August 13, 2008, Rep. John Lewis visited Grady Memorial Hospital’s Diagnostic Testing Laboratory and Infectious Disease Program.  The visits were part of a larger effort to reach out to healthcare professionals to explore the best ways to a implement comprehensive national healthcare agenda.

Atlanta—On Wednesday, August 13, 2008, Rep. John Lewis visited Grady Memorial Hospital’s Diagnostic Testing Laboratory and Infectious Disease Program.  The visits were part of a larger effort to reach out to healthcare professionals to explore the best ways to implement a comprehensive national healthcare agenda.