Archive: 2008

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“If the Administration goes through with this draft proposal, it will launch a dangerous assault on women’s health.”

“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.”