
December 11, 2009 — A coalition of groups unveil the next phase of Senator Vincent Hughes’ ground-breaking Breaking the Silence initiative which focuses on developing strategies and resources that address behavioral (mental) health issues within the African-American Community.	Sept 9, 2009 — President Obama speaks to Congress about health care.

Sept 9, 2009 — Sen. Hughes reaction on the senate floor on President Obama's National Address to America's Schoolchildren.	Sept 8, 2009 — President Obama's National Address to America's Schoolchildren.

August 19, 2009 — Floor Remarks on the Budget Veto Override	August 12, 2009 — Floor Remarks to prompt Senate passage of legislation that would authorize Philadelphia to move forward with its economic recovery plan.

August 10, 2009 — Hughes stood alongside members of the Philadelphia Senate Delegation, other fellow Senate Democrats, and members of the Fraternal Order of Police to urge the prompt Senate passage of legislation that would authorize Philadelphia to move forward with its economic recovery plan.	August 4, 2009 — Gov. Ed Rendell signed House Bill 1770 into law. The bipartisan legislation will use federal money to extend unemployment benefits by seven weeks for 23,000 of Pennsylvania’s jobless workers and almost 60,000 by the end of the year.

July 20, 2009 — Senator Hughes argument against a newly-amended House Bill 1416 during debate on the Senate floor.	July 16, 2009 — As another day goes by, more than 70,000 state workers and even area colleges are waiting to get an update on the state budget.

July 9, 2009 — Senator Hughes speaks on Senate Floor about SB 850 - The Budget	July 8, 2009 — Senator Hughes speaks on Senate Floor about SB 850 - The Budget


July 1, 2009 — Senator Hughes speaks on Senate Floor about SB 850 - The Budget	June 26, 2009 — President Obama on National HIV Testing Day


May 12, 2009 - Senator Hughes joined Democratic state senators from the Philadelphia region to discuss the potentially devastating impact of the Senate Republican budget on Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania at a news conference Tuesday at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.	May 6, 2009 — Floor Remarks on 2009-2010 Budget - Republican Budget Predicts a Dire Future for Pennsylvania


May 5, 2009 — Hughes Promotes Free Breast and Cervical Cancer Treatment	April 2009 — Second Chance Rally


It's Your Call - 40 Years After MLK Seg 1 \| Seg 2 \| Seg 3 \| Seg 4 ^ return to top	February 3, 2009 - Hughes Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

Video 2008


December 16, 2008 - State Sen. Vincent Hughes makes a major economic development announcement to support the construction of the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Family Center.
Hughes Urges Immediate Legislative Action on Health Care	Hughes on Health Care
Sen. Hughes speaks how important it is to pass healthcare legislation.	October 7, 2008 - Hughes and Colleagues Declare "ONE Campaign Day" in PA
June 2009 - Senator Hughes and actress Sherly Lee Ralph on Channel 10 to encourage everyone to get tested together.	June 2009 - Senator Hughes and actress Sherly Lee Ralph appear on Good Morning Philadelphia to encourage everyone to get tested together.
Sen. Hughes holds a student loan summit.	July 2008 - Sen. Hughes talks about job opportunities coming to Philadelphia
Goods For Guns	Goods For Guns
Hughes speaks at a health care rally in the capitol rotunda.	Hughes rallies with the Governor to Cover all Pennsylvanians
January 2008 - Hughes speaks on senate floor about health care	January 2008 - Hughes speaks on senate floor about health care
Minimum wage press conference	Remarks after minimum wage press conference