House Debates the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act
Today, the House debated the Drill Responsibly in Leased Lands (DRILL) Act, a bill to promote the responsible domestic production of oil and natural gas, particularly in 20 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Though the bill received strong majority support… Continue
Rep. Brad Miller Introduces Contempt of Congress Legislation
Today, Rep. Brad Miller introduced the Special Criminal Contempt of Congress Act. The bill provides for a Special Division of the U.S. Court of Appeals to appoint an independent, “special advocate” to investigate and prosecute alleged Contempt of Congress against current and… Continue
Pelosi Statement on Tony Snow
“Tony Snow was a man of deep, passionate beliefs, but also remarkable kindness and gentility. Even through his battle with cancer, he showed us all how to live life: with courage, determination, and humor.”
Washington Post: Congress Easily Overrides Medicare Veto
“President Bush sought to block a bill yesterday aimed at forestalling an 11 percent cut in payments to doctors taking care of Medicare patients, but Congress quickly overrode his veto.”
Bush Administration Tries to Redefine Contraception as Abortion
The New York Times reports that the Bush Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services is drafting a rule that would place new restrictions on domestic family planning programs. While current law allows health care providers and professionals to refuse to provide… Continue
Rep. Lofgren Responds to Hans von Spakovsky
A response to Hans von Spakovsky from Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-16): Rep. Lofgren Issues Statement on Voting Memorandum Washington, D.C. — Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today issued the following statement on a recent Heritage Foundation memorandum on non-citizen voting. I have recently… Continue
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Bill Tightening Sanctions Against Burma
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after the House yesterday passed amendments to a bill that will tighten sanctions against Burma and ban the importation of Burmese gems. The bill now goes to the Senate. “The House… Continue
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Bill Tightening Sanctions Against Burma
“The House of Representatives has passed legislation that will strengthen the economic pressure on the regime in Burma as it continues its campaign of repression and violence.”
Pelosi Statement on Bush Administration Effort to Redefine Contraception as Abortion
“If the Administration goes through with this draft proposal, it will launch a dangerous assault on women’s health.”
Pelosi Statement on Return of Bodies of Israeli Soldiers
“I have taken the dog tags all around the world and have shown them to heads of state throughout the Middle East, in the hope that Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev would be returned to their loved ones alive.”
