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The Facts: The G.I. Bill for the 21st Century
Why is President Bush Threatening to Veto Legislation Supported by Major Veterans Organizations and Bipartisan Majorities in Congress? This month, Congress passed the G.I. Bill for the 21st Century — critical legislation providing a full, four-year college education to the men and… Continue
Caucus Chairman Emanuel on White House Opposition to Military Pay Raise
From the Democratic Caucus: EMANUEL STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE OPPOSITION TO MILITARY PAY RAISE Washington, D.C. — House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after the White House announced that it “strongly opposes” Democratic efforts to provide troops with… Continue
Pelosi Statement on Memorial Day
“On Memorial Day, Americans across this great nation will honor our veterans and solemnly remember our fallen heroes. In the New Direction Congress, we treat every day as if it were Memorial Day – our thoughts and prayers are with our troops in harm’s way.”
House Passes Amendment Calling for an Investigation of the Pentagon's "Information Dominance" Program
Last month, the New York Times published an article outlining how the Pentagon set up private briefings for a network of “military experts,” who often held financial stakes dependent on continued Pentagon access, in order to achieve “information dominance” in the American… Continue
Chairman Conyers Subpoenas Karl Rove
From the Judiciary Committee: Conyers Subpoenas Karl Rove (Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) issued a subpoena to former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove for testimony about the politicization of the Department of Justice… Continue
Pelosi: With Passage of HEART Act, Congress Continues to Deliver on Our Promises to Our Troops and Veterans
“The five tax breaks in the HEART Act will help our troops, their families, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and our veterans. The bill is part of our historic and ongoing effort to improve the military pay, benefits, readiness, and safety.”
Pelosi Statement on Passage of Defense Authorization Act
“The Defense Authorization Act meets our number one obligation as a Congress–to defend the American people–by restoring our military’s readiness, protecting our troops in harm’s way, supporting our military families, and refocusing on the real war against terrorism.”
Pelosi on Recommendations of Committee Assignments for New Members
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee voted to recommend committee assignments for three new Democratic Members of Congress.
Pelosi Statement on Senate Veto Override of Bipartisan Farm Bill
“With overwhelming bipartisan votes, the House and Senate have both overridden President Bush’s ill-advised veto of a Farm Bill that will reduce food costs, invest in energy independence to reduce gas prices, and reform our farm support system.”
Global Warming Hearing on Bush Energy Policy
The Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming is currently holding a hearing to examine President Bush’s energy policy. Secretary of Energy Stephen Bodman will testify. Watch the hearing live >> Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) gives opening remarks: Rep. Inslee: “What… Continue