Archive: 2007

During a House debate on a Republican Motion to Instruct Conferees on the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Rob Andrews explain the distinction between the Democratic and Republican approaches: Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03): “I find no small amount of… Continue

“‘I am proud to represent the city of San Francisco, where we are blessed in our community to have a thriving Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) population. It is home to our nation’s oldest Japantown, one of the largest Chinatowns, and countless other ethnic communities.”

The Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Committee is currently holding a hearing, “The Role of the Secondary Market in Subprime Mortgage Lending.” Witness List & Prepared Testimony: Ms. Cara Heiden, Division President, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage; Mr. Warren… Continue

The war in Iraq has had a serious impact on the National Guard and its ability to protect and assist Americans in times of disaster here at home. On Friday May 4th, a massive tornado ripped through the town of Greensburg, Kansas… Continue

Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers has received a letter from the Department of Justice indicating it would not object to the House Judiciary Committee's grant of use immunity for Monica Goodling. Chairman Conyers had the following statement: “Today the Department of Justice… Continue

Whistle-Blower on Student Aid Is Vindicated Sam Dillon, New York Times – May 7, 2007 When Jon Oberg, a Department of Education researcher, warned in 2003 that student lending companies were improperly collecting hundreds of millions in federal subsidies and suggested how… Continue

Extra armor causing Humvee doors to trap troops Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today (Army Times republication) – May 7, 2007 Kits to fix the problem were included in vetoed bill The Army is fixing the doors of every armored Humvee in combat… Continue

“The Democrats want the country to know they’re pushing back against a president who appears to be stubborn enough to stick with a failed policy in Iraq even if it means taking down his party with him.”

“‘I am proud to announce that on Tuesday the House of Representatives passed H.R. 347, which recognizes the historic significance of the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo. This holiday commemorates the victory of the Mexican people at the Battle of Puebla in 1862,’ said Speaker Pelosi. ‘Today in the United States, it is also a celebration of the rich contributions that Mexican Americans, and all Hispanics, have made to our country.'”

Today Chairman Waxman sent a letter to Secretary of State Rice (1) informing the Secretary that the legislative affairs officials in the Department should not hinder the Committee's inquiry into why Secretary Rice and President Bush cited forged evidence to build a… Continue