Archive: 2008

“Today’s submission by North Korea of a declaration of its nuclear program represents a significant step toward a full accounting of its nuclear activities. Aggressive verification efforts will be needed in the days ahead to assure the accuracy of the declaration, and to resolve any questions not fully addressed by the declaration.”

“The bipartisan vote in the House also sends a clear signal to Senate Republicans that if they continue to stand in the way of this legislation, which is quite similar to S. 3101, they will have to explain their action to seniors and persons with disabilities when they are home next week.”

The Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties is currently holding a hearing, “From the Department of Justice to Guantanamo Bay: Administration Lawyers and Administration Interrogation Rules, Part III.” Witnesses will include David Addington, Chief of Staff to the… Continue

The House has just passed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments, H.R. 3195, by a vote of 402-17. This bill specifically rejects the erroneous Supreme Court decisions that have reduced the protections for people with disabilities under the ADA, restoring original Congressional… Continue

President Bush, Senator John McCain and their Republican allies are calling on Congress to give away more federal lands to Big Oil. But oil companies do not need more places to drill — they are sitting on 68 million acres of federal… Continue

“Today, as the price of oil reached an intraday trading record high of $140, House Democrats took action to help Americans at the pump here and now, and ensure American energy independence for years to come.”

“Today’s House action ensures that 25 million families will receive essential relief from the Alternative Minimum tax, a provision of tax law that was meant to ensure the wealthy paid their fair share, not to tax middle-class families who are struggling with the high prices of gas and groceries.”

“Today, Congress is restoring the law’s intent and its broad protections. By strengthening the ADA, we bring our nation closer to the ideals of equality and opportunity that are both our heritage and our hope.”

“The CFTC’s prompt action would send a strong signal to the market that CFTC will be both a ‘cop on the beat’ and be prepared to use its power to address systemic weaknesses that are contributing to market instability.”

Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James E. Clyburn, House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel and Vice Chairman John Larson held a news conference this afternoon to discuss the New Direction Congress’ efforts to lower energy and gas prices.