Archive: 2007

President Bush's Iraq policies weaken our military's readiness, dishonor our nation's promises to our veterans, and fail to hold the Iraqi government accountable for overdue reforms. By threatening to veto the House’s military funding bill, the President is walking away from his… Continue

“‘On the heels of the inappropriate firings of eight U.S. Attorneys, the Inspector General’s report reveals yet another pattern of questionable behavior by the Justice Department. The Bush Administration’s failure to follow minimal procedures and accurate reporting in its use of National Security Letters is disturbing but not surprising.”

“Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Tibetan National Uprising Day, which is commemorated on Saturday, March 10:

‘On the 48th Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day, we honor the many brave Tibetans who sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom.”

“Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on funding for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in the emergency appropriations bill:

‘The top health priority for House Democrats is immediately eliminating the funding shortfalls for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program and significantly expanding the initiative later this year so millions of uninsured children can receive the medical care they need.”

“Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the three clean water bills that passed with bipartisan support this week in the House: H.R. 720, the Water Quality Financing Act; HR 700, the Healthy Communities Water Supply Act; and HR 569, the Water Quality Investment Act.”

Memos Tell Officials How to Discuss Climate Felicity Barringer, New York Times – March 8, 2007 Internal memorandums circulated in the Alaskan division of the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service appear to require government biologists or other employees traveling in countries around… Continue

The Department of Justice’s Inspector General released a report today on the Administration’s inappropriate use of National Security Letters. The Associated Press reports: The FBI improperly and, in some cases, illegally used the USA Patriot Act to secretly obtain personal information about… Continue

The membership of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, established yesterday with a bipartisan vote, has been announced: Pelosi Announces Members of Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the… Continue

Democrats shift debate to Iraq endgame Paul Richter, Los Angeles Times – March 9, 2007 Their argument offers the public a choice: Stay indefinitely as Bush urges or shift U.S. soldiers into a secondary role. The new Democratic proposals for Iraq may… Continue

“Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today after the House of Representatives approved the creation of a Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on a vote of 269 to 150, with 44 Republicans voting in favor:

‘Global warming may be the greatest challenge of our time, setting at risk our economy, environment, and national security. With the creation of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming on a strong bipartisan vote, the House is giving these issues the high visibility they deserve.”