Archive: 2007

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer released the following statement today following President Bush’s speech on Iraq: “President Bush attempted again today to draw parallels between Iraq and past wars to earn support for his policy in Iraq. Unfortunately, the President seems only to… Continue

“‘While Republicans always talk about the importance of state flexibility and letting states make decisions, their actions are quite the opposite. Once again, President Bush is trying to throw America’s children off our nation’s health insurance rolls.”

While Republicans always talk about the importance of state flexibility and letting states make decisions, their actions are quite the opposite. Once again, President Bush is trying to throw America’s children off our nation’s health insurance rolls. SCHIP has provided millions of… Continue

Today Chairman Henry Waxman of the Oversight Committee wrote to federal agencies requesting documents about their involvement in White House “asset deployment” meetings held to discuss the use of federal resources to promote the reelection of President Bush and Republicans in Congress…. Continue

“Reflecting a shift in priorities under the Democratic majority, Congress is moving to spend as much as $6.7 billion next fiscal year to combat global warming, an increase of nearly one-third from the current year.”

“‘Daniel Brewster was a dedicated public servant in every sense of the word. He served his country during War World II and was recognized by a grateful nation for his sacrifices and heroism. He served his state of Maryland in the House of Delegates. He served his state and his country in the U.S. House of Representatives and in the United States Senate, and he served his community through volunteerism and activism.”

How Rove Directed Federal Assets for GOP Gains John Solomon, Alec MacGillis, Sarah Cohen, Washington Post – August 19, 2007 Thirteen months before President Bush was reelected, chief strategist Karl Rove summoned political appointees from around the government to the Old Executive… Continue

“‘Speaker Hastert has always placed a high value on public service, a calling he dedicated much of his life to as a teacher, coach, and member of the House. He can take great pride in his record as the longest serving Republican Speaker, an accomplishment that is a testament to his leadership in the Republican Conference.”

From the Education and Labor Committee: U.S. Reps. Miller and Woolsey Statement on Crandall Mine Tragedy Washington, D.C.–U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), the Chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, and U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), the chairwoman of the House… Continue

“Earlier this month, Congress passed S. 1927, an interim response to your Administration’s proposal for changes in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). That legislation, which you signed into law, expires in six months. At our request, the House and Senate Judiciary and Intelligence Committees will be conducting thorough oversight of the implementation of these interim changes, and are working to produce a longer-term response to your proposal for Congress to consider well in advance of the expiration of the current law.”