Tim Roemer, former Congressman from Indiana and member of the bipartisan 9/11 Commission, delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning. In his address, Mr. Roemer discussed the urgent need to pass legislation that implements the 9/11 Commission recommendations and protects America. He… Continue

“We hold our children’s future in our hands — not our grandchildren, or great-grandchildren, but our own children.” – Speaker Pelosi Last week, Speaker Pelosi signed the “Live Earth Pledge,” rededicating herself and Congress to combating global warming. The “Live Earth” pledge… Continue

The adverse environmental and economic impacts of global warming are clear and the science is undeniable. I commend Vice President Al Gore for his dedication to solving the greatest environmental challenge ever faced by humanity, and I am proud to be a… Continue

Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, issued a statment today saying that the Live Earth concerts happening tomorrow must be followed by strong action from leaders in Washington to cut global warming pollution: “A chorus of… Continue

House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) issued the following statement on the Sixth Circuit’s decision regarding warrantless wiretapping today: The Court of Appeals dismissed the case on the narrow, technical grounds that the plaintiffs 'lacked standing' to sue, that is whether… Continue

Another senior Republican senator has broken with the failed Iraq policy of President Bush. Senator Domenici's March 2008 timetable is consistent with the legislation Democrats have proposed as recently as June 29 to redeploy our troops and reflects the recommendations of the… Continue

From the Oversight Committee: Oversight Committee Announces Hearing on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in the U.S. Embassy Construction Project in Baghdad's Green Zone WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, July 26, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on… Continue

As first noted here on June 13th, Chairman Henry Waxman of the Oversight Committee has been investigating apparent attempts by the Department of Transportation to lobby Congress regarding California’s efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Chairman Waxman wrote to Mary E. Peters,… Continue

UPDATE: The time of this hearing has been changed to NOON on Wednesday, June 11, 2007. From the Judiciary Committee: House Judiciary Committee to Address Presidential Clemency Power (Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. announced that he will… Continue

Editorials Hit Libby’s Get-Out-of-Jail-Free Card Editor & Publisher – July 03, 2007 The bloggers, politicians, and TV pundits weighed in quickly Monday after President Bush took the surprisingly sudden step of commuting Lewis “Scooter” Libby’s 30-month prison sentence for perjury and obstruction… Continue