Archive: 2007

“‘Today, we commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of the brave men and women who heroically gave their lives in the line of duty to protect ours. With great respect and much appreciation, we remember the fallen and recognize the noble service of those who protect America’s communities.”

The Education and Labor Workforce Protections Subcommittee has just concluded a hearing: “Private Sector Whistleblowers: Are There Sufficient Legal Protections?” Subcommittee Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey: “Being a whistleblower is very difficult, and I know that your lives have changed in ways you could… Continue

The Committee on Homeland Security is currently holding a hearing: “The 2007 Hurricane Season: Are We Prepared?” David Paulison, Undersecretary for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has just concluded testimony. Mr. William Jenkins, the Director for the Homeland Security and Justice Issues… Continue

Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, and Reps. Linda Sánchez (CA-39) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) called upon Attorney General Gonzales to provide information to the Judiciary Committee regarding the dismissal of Todd Graves, the ninth U.S. Attorney known to have been fired by… Continue

This afternoon the House debated the COPS Reauthorization Act, which calls for reauthorizing the COPS program to allow for the hiring of up to 50,000 new cops on the beat over the next 6 years. It is a top priority of House… Continue

The Foreign Affairs Committee is currently holding a hearing: “U.S. Re-Engagement in the Global Effort to Fight Climate Change.” Watch the hearing live >> Chairman Tom Lantos gives opening remarks: Chairman Lantos: “The question is, what are we going to do about… Continue

“‘The President’s announcement today is one more in a long series of pronouncements claiming to reduce our dependence on foreign oil. Yet after six years of failed energy policies that have favored Big Oil, the American people are still left with record gas prices and record dependence on foreign oil.”

Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers: “Mr. McNulty’s resignation is a sign that top level administration at the Justice Department may be crumbling under the pressure of ongoing revelations, and what is yet to be disclosed. With this news and as we press… Continue

Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following remarks today on an executive order on energy independence that President Bush announced this afternoon: “The President's announcement today is one more in a long series of pronouncements claiming to reduce our dependence on foreign oil…. Continue

From the Committee on Homeland Security : CARNEY ANNOUNCES NATIONAL GUARD READINESS HEARING May 14, 2007 (WASHINGTON) — Congressman Christopher P. Carney, Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Management, Investigations, and Oversight, announced that he will hold a hearing to examine… Continue