Archive: 2007

The Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. John Murtha (PA-12), held a hearing on the conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center this afternoon. The witnesses were Lieutenant General Kevin C. Kiley, M.D, Army Surgeon General, who was in charge of Walter… Continue

As a strong advocate for open and transparent government, I am pleased that C-SPAN is expanding access with “Creative Commons” licensing to its extensive video coverage of federal government activities. The House of Representatives is called the People’s House for a reason… Continue

Chairman John Murtha’s (PA-12) hearing on Walter Reed, which was originally scheduled for Monday but was postponed due to witnesses continuing to testify at the field hearing, will be held today at 1:30. It will be webcast at the Appropriations Committee web… Continue

“Washington, D.C. -Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the guilty verdicts in the CIA leak trial of former White House aide Lewis Libby:

‘Today’s guilty verdicts are not solely about the acts of one individual.”

In June of 2006, David Safavian, former chief of staff at the General Services Administration (GSA), was found guilty of lying and obstructing justice in the probe surrounding former lobbyist Jack Abramoff. On the GSA website, Administrator Lurita Alexis Doan identifies the… Continue

“Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on the poor care soldiers have received at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other facilities:

‘Revelations of poor care of wounded soldiers and veterans at Walter Reed Army Medical Center have shocked the nation. The brave men and women who were the recipients of this mistreatment already paid a heavy price in our country’s service. Instead of having their needs made a national priority, they became victims of the Administration’s pattern of neglect.”

Investigation report on NASA inspector to be released Mark K. Matthews, Orlando Sentinel – March 6, 2007 White House officials have agreed to release a confidential report by April 2 that details a federal investigation of NASA Inspector General Robert Cobb, congressional… Continue

Today’s guilty verdicts are not solely about the acts of one individual. This trial provided a troubling picture of the inner workings of the Bush Administration. The testimony unmistakably revealed — at the highest levels of the Bush Administration — a callous… Continue

In addition to today’s hearing on the consideration of issuing subpoenas to former United States Attorneys, which will be webcast at 2:00 this afternoon, the committee will hold the following hearing tomorrow at 3:00 on the separate issue of election practices: House… Continue

“Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today celebrating Women’s History Month:

‘In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and remember the brave women who have contributed to the progress of our country. We recognize those who are changing our communities today and we dedicate ourselves to improving the lives of women for our daughters of tomorrow.”