Archive: 2007

From the Education and Labor Committee: Inspector General Launches Investigation Requested by Chairman Miller into Education Department, Lender Conflicts of Interest WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation requested by U.S. Rep. George… Continue

Today the Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing, “Retirement Security: Strengthening Pension Protections.” Subcommittee Chairman Rob Andrews gave opening remarks: Rep. Andrews: “Today, less than one in five workers in the private sector – 20… Continue

From the Science Committee: Subcommittee Investigates How DHS Nearly Destroyed One of Its Vital Homeland Security Labs (Washington, DC) The Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science and Technology today convened a hearing on the state of one of… Continue

“‘Today, on this National Day of Prayer, all of us from our different faiths and traditions pause to thank God for our blessings. We turn to God through prayer, seeking wisdom in our efforts to build a better nation and world.”

“‘Today, Members of Congress had a productive meeting with President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia. Many of us expressed our growing concerns about the serious allegations of connections between illegal paramilitary forces and a number of high-ranking Colombian officials. It is essential that the Colombian government investigate and prosecute such officials, including those at high levels. Those within Colombia who are calling for full disclosure about paramilitary influence should be commended for their constructive efforts to build a stronger democracy.'”

Lawmakers want VA to explain bonuses Hope Yen, Associated Press – May 3, 2007 Congressional leaders on Thursday demanded that the Veterans Affairs secretary explain hefty bonuses for senior department officials involved in crafting a budget that came up $1 billion short… Continue

H.R. 1592, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, has passed by a vote of 237-180: Speaker Pelosi: “Every day we that we come to this floor we pledge allegiance to the flag and at the end of that pledge we say, ‘liberty and… Continue

Today, the House is considering H.R. 1592, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. This bipartisan bill focuses on providing new resources to help state and local law enforcement agencies prevent and prosecute hate crimes. It also closes gaps in current federal hate crimes… Continue

The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law has concluded its hearing: “The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy.” Former deputy attorney general James Comey testified, and in an exchange with Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) explained what would be at stake… Continue

The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law is currently holding a hearing: “The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy.” The hearing is being aired on C-Span 3. Chairwoman Sánchez: “While we appreciate the Justice Department’s general cooperation with our investigation,… Continue