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Pelosi: ‘President’s Failed Economic Plan Has Stiffed the American People’
“This morning, once again, President Bush demonstrated how out of touch he is with the concerns of America’s working families.”
Reuters: Pelosi says U.S. workers come ahead of Colombia pact
“Democrats will vote on a free trade agreement with Colombia only after the White House and Congress address urgent domestic economic concerns, House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Monday.”
Associated Press: Democrat blames weak economy on Iraq war
“The growing cost to the United States of fighting the war in Iraq ‘is not only linked to our economic skid, but is a leading cause of it,’ a Democratic congressman said Saturday.”
Chairman Conyers Deeply Troubled by FBI Juror Interviews in Cyril Wecht Mistrial
Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers released the following statement in response to reports today that the FBI is attempting to interview jurors in the Cyril Wecht mistrial: I am deeply troubled by reports of FBI agents contacting former jurors who failed to… Continue
Pelosi Statement on 40th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968
“Today, we honor the 40th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1968–often known as the Fair Housing Act–landmark legislation designed to address widespread and insidious discrimination in housing.”
Pelosi Remarks at Opening of Newseum
“Your profession [of journalism] is all about our deep belief and defense of the First Amendment’s guarantee of a free speech and a free press. It is deeply rooted in that insistence on truth – is what we depend on you for.”
Washington Post: House Delays Deliberation of Colombia Pact
“The House voted yesterday to delay consideration of a trade agreement with Colombia, despite fierce opposition from the Bush administration and accusations by Republicans that Democrats were subverting long-standing laws on such pacts.”
House General Counsel Files Contempt Brief
Today, the House General Counsel filed a motion for partial summary judgement with the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia. Motion for partial summary judgment, memorandum of points and authorities, statement of uncontested facts, and declaration (pdf) >> Proposed order… Continue
Swearing-In for Congresswoman Jackie Speier
This morning Jackie Speier was sworn in on the House floor to fill the 12th district seat of California vacated by the passing of former Congressman Tom Lantos. Rep. Speier: “Madam Speaker I was struck by something while I was campaigning for… Continue
House Stops Fast Track Rule for Colombia Free Trade Agreement
The House has just passed a rule to suspend the requirement that the Colombia Free Trade Agreement be considered within 90 legislative days by a vote of 224-195-1 — giving Congress the prerogative in scheduling a vote. This change is necessitated by… Continue