Archive: 2007

The Oversight Committee is currently holding a hearing, “FEMA Preparedness in 2007 and Beyond.” The hearing will be focusing on the changes FEMA has undergone and not undergone in order to ensure that the federal government is prepared for and ready to… Continue

The Natural Resources Committee is currently holding a hearing, “Crisis of Confidence: The Political Influence of the Bush Administration on Agency Science and Decision-Making.” Watch the hearing live >> Chairman Nick Rahall gives opening remarks: Chairman Rahall: “The committee is convening today… Continue

The Budget Committee is currently holding a hearing, “The Costs of Military Operations and Reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan.” Watch the hearing live >> Witnesses: Panel I The Honorable Gordon England Deputy Secretary of Defense Accompanied by: Tina Jonas Under Secretary of… Continue

“‘The relationship between our two countries is one that is historic and treasured on both sides of the Atlantic. I know it is in the United States. We look forward to speaking with the Prime Minister on issues of mutual concern – the war on terror, climate change issues, stopping the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the alleviation of poverty, all issues in which he and his government have been in the lead for a long time.”

“‘San Franciscans and football fans across America mourn the loss of one of the sports giants – Bill Walsh. As the head coach of three Super Bowl winning 49ers teams, Bill Walsh is remembered as a ‘The Genius’ for his groundbreaking offensive strategy and as the epitome of sportsmanship.”

“‘Today, the House of Representatives made a strong statement in support of human rights by calling on the Japanese government to formally acknowledge and apologize for their forced coercion of women into sexual slavery during World War II.”

“‘Democrats are following through on our promise to change the way business is done in Washington. On the first day of the 110th Congress, we passed a landmark rules package – the toughest ethics reform in a generation – that broke the link between lobbyists and legislators: no gifts, no private jets, and no meals from lobbyists.”

In May, the Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision, in Ledbetter v. Goodyear, that tosses aside prior law and makes it much harder for workers to pursue pay discrimination claims. The court held that a worker must file a charge of pay… Continue

San Franciscans and football fans across America mourn the loss of one of the sports giants — Bill Walsh. As the head coach of three Super Bowl winning 49ers teams, Bill Walsh is remembered as a 'The Genius' for his groundbreaking offensive… Continue

On July 10th, the Oversight Committee held a hearing in which Richard Carmona, who resigned as Surgeon General in 2006, gave alarming testimony about what he viewed as political and partisan pressure. During the hearing, Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton questioned Richard Carmona… Continue