Congress Nudges an FCC on Hold Charles Babington, Washington Post – April 4, 2007 Rep. John D. Dingell (D-Mich.) scolded the five members of the Federal Communications Commission when he finally got them before a powerful subcommittee last month. The FCC botched… Continue

This morning we posted on Reps. Bart Gordon and Brad Miller, along with Senator Bill Nelson, calling for the resignation of NASA Inspector General Robert Cobb. Today the Science Committee issues another release on the matter: Gordon, Miller, Nelson Move Toward Hearings… Continue

From the Judiciary Committee: Conyers, Sánchez Call DoJ Official Monica Goodling for Interview (Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) and Subcommittee Chairwoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) sent a letter to the Attorney General’s Special Counsel and White House Liaison… Continue

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer: “By ignoring the will of the American people and refusing to sit down and work with Congress to change direction in Iraq, the President in fact is engaging in unnecessary political theater and delaying funding for our troops… Continue

Lawmakers demand Bush fire NASA inspector general H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press – April 2, 2007 Three key members of Congress called for the removal Monday of NASA’s inspector general, saying he abused his authority, was too chummy with NASA leaders and… Continue

Speaker Pelosi issued the following statement concerning today's Supreme Court decision affirming the authority of the federal government under the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gases and require upgraded pollution controls on power plants: The Bush Administration is becoming increasingly isolated… Continue

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer: Hoyer: “No, Mr. Vice President, It Is Not 'Pointless' to Listen to the Views of the American People” WASHINGTON, DC — House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this afternoon after Vice President Dick… Continue

Last week, in response to complaints about the silencing of various scientists regarding global warming and other topics, the Commerce Department issued a new public communications policy (pdf). On Friday, House Committee on Science & Technology Chairman Bart Gordon (TN-06), and Subcommittee… Continue

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer: Hoyer: Misleading Claims Must Stop, President Should Work with Congress on Iraq Bill WASHINGTON – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following the release of a non-partisan report that showed the Army could… Continue

From the Education and Labor Committee: Chairman Miller Introduces Bill to End Indentured Servitude in the U.S. and its Territories WASHINGTON, D.C. — To end the indentured servitude of thousands of immigrant workers in the U.S., Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today announced… Continue