Archive: 2007

Six senior retired military officers sent a letter today to Speaker Pelosi, and all Members of Congress, urging immediate action to protect our troops, address our military readiness, and hold the Iraqi government accountable. Dear Members of the 110th Congress, We are… Continue

At 10:00 this morning the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will webcast a hearing on whether White House officials followed appropriate procedures for safeguarding the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. At the hearing, the Committee will receive testimony from… Continue

By a vote of 347-73, the House passed the Accountability in Contracting Act this afternoon. This legislation requires federal agencies to limit the use of abuse-prone contracts and increases transparency and accountability in federal contracts. The Oversight Committee has proven that “under… Continue

“‘Today’s vote in the House Appropriations Committee on the Iraq war is a victory for the American people who want the Congress to do what the President has not: propose a plan to bring the war to an end. It is a victory for those who want our troops to have the equipment and training on which their lives depend, and a victory for those who believe that our nation must keep its promises to our wounded troops and veterans.”

“‘The Pentagon’s report acknowledges record levels of violence and civil war-like conditions. The President’s response is to escalate our military involvement by sending more troops into harm’s way, an approach tried on three previous occasions without success.”

“‘It was a pleasure to welcome President Bush and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to the Capitol for the traditional St. Patrick’s Day lunch today. It was an occasion to recognize the contributions of the Irish here in America, who came to the New World in great numbers and who have played a crucial role in each stage of our nation’s development and continue to make significant contributions today.”

From the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Oversight and Government Reform Committee Hearing on Disclosure of CIA Agent Valerie Plame Wilson's Identity and White House Procedures for Safeguarding Classified Information Friday, March 16, 2007 The following witnesses have been confirmed: Ms…. Continue

Rep. Tim Ryan and Chief Deputy Whip Debbie Wasserman Schultz discuss the Emergency Supplemental for Iraq and Veterans that was approved today by the Appropriations Committee: Rep. Tim Ryan: “This war has got to end, and it’s got to stop. And what… Continue

From the Judiciary Committee: Conyers Demands More Answers from Attorney General Gonzales National Journal reports that Gonzales may have advised President Bush to shut down OPR inquiry on warrentless wiretapping (Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) sent… Continue

Today's vote in the House Appropriations Committee on the Iraq war is a victory for the American people who want the Congress to do what the President has not: propose a plan to bring the war to an end. It is a… Continue