Archive: 2007

Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel: “We ask our troops to risk their lives for our nation. We ask their spouses to raise families and make ends meet without them as they serve. The President is a lot of talk when it comes… Continue

The Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health held a briefing and hearing this afternoon: “Africa's Water Crisis and the U.S. Response.” It focused in part on the Human Development Report of 2006, “Beyond Scarcity: Power, poverty and the global water… Continue

The House is considering an amendment offered by Rep. Rob Andrews (NJ-01), which would prevent funds authorized for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan from being obligated or expended to plan a contingency operation in Iran. Read the amendment (pdf) >> Rep…. Continue

“‘This year’s town hall was a great opportunity for dialogue with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community,’ Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. ‘Today, Democrats heard directly from the community – their ideas and concerns – and we look forward to continuing our relationship with AAPIs into the future.'”

From the Judiciary Committee: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOTICE OF HEARING TIME: 10:15 a.m. DATE: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 PLACE: 2141 Rayburn House Office Building Hearing on: The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy and Related Matters. Witness: Monica Goodling, former Justice… Continue

The Judiciary Committee Task Force on Antitrust has concluded its hearing, “Prices at the Pump: Market Failure and the Oil Industry.” Richard Blumenthal, Attorney General for the State of Connecticut, describes a meeting he had with US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales requesting… Continue

The Judiciary Committee Task Force on Antitrust is currently holding a hearing: “Prices at the Pump: Market Failure and the Oil Industry.” Watch the hearing live >> Chairman John Conyers gives opening remarks: Chairman Conyers: “As summer approaches, consumers are panicking over… Continue

From the Budget Committee: SENATE-HOUSE REACH BUDGET CONFERENCE AGREEMENT Fiscal Plan Funds Priorities and Returns Budget to Surplus Without Raising Taxes Washington, DC — Senate and House negotiators have reached an agreement on a budget plan for fiscal year 2008. The five-year… Continue

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today issued the following statement: “Democrats are committed to fully funding our troops and changing course in Iraq. In the coming days, we will work to send the President a bill that does… Continue

Washington, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the panelists for the National Summit on America’s Children that will take place on Tuesday, May 22nd on Capitol Hill.  The day-long session, which will convene national experts and academics on recent scientific… Continue