Archive: 2007

Tonight, in passing the rule on the Farm Bill, Democrats abided by the new Congress’ Pay-Go rules by closing a tax loophole for companies headquartered overseas. Closing the loophole brought fierce opposition from Republicans, and Rep. Lloyd Doggett (TX-25) responded on the… Continue

“‘Seventeen years ago, this nation committed to removing barriers that had too long denied Americans with disabilities full and equal access to all aspects of American society. On July 26, 1990, the first President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), helping to sweep away years of discrimination and transforming society’s attitudes toward people with disabilities. The ADA broke new ground for civil rights, but it is deeply and firmly rooted in a fundamental American ideal: that we are all equal in the eyes of the law.”

Following today’s Judiciary Committee hearing with FBI Director Robert S. Mueller, III, Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers is formally requesting notes Mueller testified he wrote after the now-infamous 2004 meeting in former Attorney General John Ashcroft’s hospital room about the NSA wiretapping… Continue

The Education and Labor Workforce Protections Subcommittee held a hearing today, “The S-MINER Act (H.R. 2768) and the Miner Health Enhancement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2769).” Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey: “In addition, we heard testimony that black lung disease is on the rise… Continue

The Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness held a hearing today, “The Workforce Investment Act: Ideas to Improve the Workforce Development System.” The hearing examined how the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act can be used to… Continue

During today’s Judiciary Committee hearing, two key points made by Attorney General Gonzales were contradicted by FBI Director Robert Mueller. Rep. Mel Watt (NC-12) questioned Mueller on the warrantless wiretapping program. His answer directly contradicted Gonzales’ testimony to the Senate that “there… Continue

The Judiciary Committee is currently holding an overisight hearing on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which will examine the use of National Security Letters among other issues. FBI Director Robert Mueller will testify. Watch the hearing live via committee webcast or on… Continue

The Oversight Committee is currently holding a hearing, “Allegations of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at the New U.S. Embassy in Iraq.” The hearing will examine the performance of the State Department and its contractors in the construction of the new $600 million… Continue

General’s rank could be reduced in Tillman probe Jamie McIntyre, CNN Washington Bureau – July 26, 2007 A retired three-star general criticized for misleading investigators probing the controversial death of Cpl. Pat Tillman could be stripped of a star and face a… Continue

“‘The Constitution gives the Congress a crucial role in overseeing the Executive Branch in order to protect the American people against overreaching, incompetence, and corruption. I am hopeful that today’s vote will help the Administration see the light and release the information to which the Judiciary Committee is entitled.”