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“‘This year’s town hall was a great opportunity for dialogue with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community,’ Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. ‘Today, Democrats heard directly from the community – their ideas and concerns – and we look forward to continuing our relationship with AAPIs into the future.'”

From the Judiciary Committee: JUDICIARY COMMITTEE MEMBERS NOTICE OF HEARING TIME: 10:15 a.m. DATE: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 PLACE: 2141 Rayburn House Office Building Hearing on: The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy and Related Matters. Witness: Monica Goodling, former Justice… Continue

The Judiciary Committee Task Force on Antitrust has concluded its hearing, “Prices at the Pump: Market Failure and the Oil Industry.” Richard Blumenthal, Attorney General for the State of Connecticut, describes a meeting he had with US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales requesting… Continue

The Judiciary Committee Task Force on Antitrust is currently holding a hearing: “Prices at the Pump: Market Failure and the Oil Industry.” Watch the hearing live >> Chairman John Conyers gives opening remarks: Chairman Conyers: “As summer approaches, consumers are panicking over… Continue

From the Budget Committee: SENATE-HOUSE REACH BUDGET CONFERENCE AGREEMENT Fiscal Plan Funds Priorities and Returns Budget to Surplus Without Raising Taxes Washington, DC — Senate and House negotiators have reached an agreement on a budget plan for fiscal year 2008. The five-year… Continue

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid today issued the following statement: “Democrats are committed to fully funding our troops and changing course in Iraq. In the coming days, we will work to send the President a bill that does… Continue

Washington, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the panelists for the National Summit on America’s Children that will take place on Tuesday, May 22nd on Capitol Hill.  The day-long session, which will convene national experts and academics on recent scientific… Continue

“‘Today, we commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of the brave men and women who heroically gave their lives in the line of duty to protect ours. With great respect and much appreciation, we remember the fallen and recognize the noble service of those who protect America’s communities.”

The Education and Labor Workforce Protections Subcommittee has just concluded a hearing: “Private Sector Whistleblowers: Are There Sufficient Legal Protections?” Subcommittee Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey: “Being a whistleblower is very difficult, and I know that your lives have changed in ways you could… Continue

The Committee on Homeland Security is currently holding a hearing: “The 2007 Hurricane Season: Are We Prepared?” David Paulison, Undersecretary for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, has just concluded testimony. Mr. William Jenkins, the Director for the Homeland Security and Justice Issues… Continue