Senate Republicans Have Once Again Thwarted the Will of the American People on Iraq
Most Senate Republicans continue to obstruct Democratic efforts to force a new direction in Iraq, instead choosing to continue to stand squarely behind the failed policies of President Bush. By blocking an up-or-down vote on an amendment to responsibly end the war… Continue
Reps. Hodes & Yarmuth Denounce Republican Filibuster on Iraq
Last week the House passed the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act with the largest vote in favor of redeployment to date. Moments before Republicans voted once again to block debate on the Reed-Levin Amendment to redeploy troops in the Senate, Reps. Paul… Continue
Financial Services Hearing on Monetary Policy and the Economy
The Financial Services Committee is currently holding a hearing, “Monetary Policy and the State of the Economy.” Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, will testify. Watch the hearing live >> Chairman Barney Frank gives… Continue
Candlelight Call to Action
Speaker Pelosi and 57 House Democrats joined Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Senate Democrats, and Iraq war veterans at a “Candlelight Call to Action” tonight to honor our troops and call on Senate Republicans to stop blocking votes to responsibly end the… Continue
Rep. Johnson: "Failures of Iraq Have Nothing to Do With Message"
Last week the House passed the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act with the largest vote in favor of redeployment to date. As debate rages in the Senate, House Democrats are giving a series of one-minute speeches on Iraq. Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04)… Continue
Rep. Hall: "It Is Time We Reorient Priorities"
Last week the House passed the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act with the largest vote in favor of redeployment to date. As debate rages in the Senate, House Democrats are giving a series of one-minute speeches on Iraq. Rep. John Hall (NY-19)… Continue
House Passes Energy and Water Appropriations Bill
Today the House passed the 2008 Energy and Water Appropriations legislation, H.R. 2641. Despite the President’s veto threat (pdf), the bill passed with a veto proof majority of 312 to 112. The bill will address our nation's energy crisis as well as… Continue
Rep. Ellison: "Stand By Their Words"
Last week the House passed the Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act with the largest vote in favor of redeployment to date. As debate rages in the Senate, House Democrats are giving a series of one-minute speeches on Iraq. Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-05)… Continue
Conyers, Judiciary Members Ask AG for Documents, Information on Alabama's Siegelman Case and Allegations of Other Selective Prosecutions
Today, Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers and Reps. Linda Sánchez (CA-39), Artur Davis (AL-07), and Tammy Baldwin (WI-02) sent a letter to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, asking him to provide documents and information about several prominent prosecutions and convictions of Democratic officials… Continue
NIE Makes Clear That We Must Do More to Protect Americans From Terrorism
The Bush Administration's unnecessary, ill-conceived, and ill-planned war in Iraq has made America less secure by turning our nation's full attention away from fighting terrorism. As the National Intelligence Estimate released this morning makes clear, nearly six years after the 9/11 attacks… Continue
