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House Passes the Paycheck Fairness Act
The House has just passed the Paycheck Fairness Act, H.R. 1338, by a vote of 247-178. Although the wage gap between men and women has narrowed since the passage of the landmark Equal Pay Act in 1963, gender-based wage discrimination remains a… Continue
Pelosi Statement on House Resolution Calling on China to Cease Human Rights Abuses Ahead of Olympics
“I rise today in strong support of this resolution calling on the Chinese government to end its human rights abuses so that the Olympic Games can take place in an atmosphere that honors the Olympic traditions of freedom and openness.”
The Hill: It’s the people’s house … and also Pelosi’s
“The lower chamber is commonly called the People’s House, but the first female Speaker has made it clear throughout her reign that it is also Pelosi’s House.”
Los Angeles Times: Housing bill heads to Senate; Bush withdraws veto threat
“The House approved a sweeping plan Wednesday to ease the country’s most serious housing crisis since the Great Depression by providing aid to homeowners facing foreclosure and a federal backstop for struggling mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.”
Rep. Doyle on Autism and Michael Savage
Rep. Mike Doyle (PA-14), a passionate advocate in the fight against autism, denounces recent remarks by radio host Michael Savage on the floor: Rep. Doyle: “Mr. Savage claimed that many diagnosed cases of autism were fraudulent and that, quote ‘In 99% of… Continue
The Hill: Dems rack up wins
“Democrats are marching through their legislative agenda as they near the fall election season, scoring several key victories and forcing President Bush to abandon his veto threats.”
Armed Services Hearing on "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
The Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee is currently holding a hearing, “Don't Ask, Don't Tell Review.” The hearing will include testimony from military veterans on the effects of the policy. Watch the hearing live >> Subcommittee Chairwoman Susan Davis gives opening remarks:… Continue
Providence Journal-Bulletin (Rhode Island): Speaker Pelosi in R.I.: Things can be different
“Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the U.S. House, appeared before a cheering crowd of nearly 100 people in a steamy union hall yesterday to denounce the record of failure of the Bush administration and promise a better America under Barack Obama.”
Washington Post: Congress Easily Overrides Medicare Veto
“President Bush sought to block a bill yesterday aimed at forestalling an 11 percent cut in payments to doctors taking care of Medicare patients, but Congress quickly overrode his veto.”
Rep. Lofgren Responds to Hans von Spakovsky
A response to Hans von Spakovsky from Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-16): Rep. Lofgren Issues Statement on Voting Memorandum Washington, D.C. — Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today issued the following statement on a recent Heritage Foundation memorandum on non-citizen voting. I have recently… Continue