Archive: 2007

“‘For a long time the Administration has hidden behind the name of General David Petraeus, saying the September report will be his. We all knew this would be the President’s report. It is now clear that the White House will seek to limit involvement by General Petraeus in reporting to the Congress and to the American people next month.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “The question for September is: 'Why should our troops risk their lives in a civil war when the Iraqi government refuses to take the political steps necessary to end the sectarian violence?' We must have a candid assessment of… Continue

Washington, D.C.—Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today sent President Bush the following letter, requesting that the President provide all documents and other information sought by the House and Senate Judiciary and Intelligence Committees in order to conduct oversight… Continue

From the Judiciary Committee: Conyers Announces Further Investigation of Warrantless Surveillance Releases Notes from FBI Director Concerning Ashcroft Hospital Incident The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Robert Mueller, has provided the House Judiciary Committee with notes requested by the Committee… Continue

House speaker visits VA hospital, says increased funding should impact care W. J. Hennigan, Phoenix Business Journal – August 15, 2007 U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Congressmen Harry Mitchell and Ed Pastor toured the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical… Continue

From the Democratic Whip: HOUSE DEMOCRATS COMMIT TO A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE NEW ORLEANS, LA–Just prior to the second anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Democrats returned to the Gulf Coast to recommit themselves to a Partnership for the Future. In… Continue

“The Democrats said the purpose of the visit was to experience the facility and to discuss the different measures being taken to improve veterans’ care.”

“Pelosi, who calls Taylor ‘Mr. Insurance,’ said that next month the House of Representatives will consider Taylor’s legislation expanding the National Flood Insurance Program into a multi-peril insurance plan for property owners who cannot obtain coverage in the private market.”

House lawmakers visit N.O., evaluate Road Home bail out David Hammer, Times-Picayune – August 14, 2007 In what she saw as her last chance to collect the Road Home money to rebuild her Lower 9th Ward home, Valeria Schexnayder made her way… Continue

Congressional delegation pledges aid during tour of Katrina-damaged areas Shelia Byrd, Associated Press – August 13, 2007 A key congressman reassured beleaguered teachers and school administrators Monday that Congress is working to speed recovery in the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast of Mississippi and… Continue