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The Burmese military junta's decision to continue the detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is deplorable and deserves the full condemnation of the international community. A clear message must be sent that Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners… Continue

“The Burmese military junta’s decision to continue the detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is deplorable and deserves the full condemnation of the international community. A clear message must be sent that Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience in Burma must be released, immediately and unconditionally.”

From the Judiciary Committee: Conyers Seeks More Answers at Upcoming Hearings on Administration Interrogation Abuses (Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) said he is seeking answers to questions raised in a report issued today by the Justice… Continue

The House has just passed two of three amendments constituting the emergency supplemental bill. Amendment #1, which contained the funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, failed after 132 Republicans voted present, refusing to take a position for or against. Amendment… Continue

From the Appropriations Committee: FACT SHEET: Emergency Supplemental: Iraq, Afghanistan, Veterans, and Workers This week the House of Representatives will consider the emergency supplemental bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and pressing domestic needs. Under consideration are $183.77 billion… Continue

House panel subpoenas top Cheney aide Pamela Hess, Associated Press – May 6, 2008 The House Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to compel a top aide to Vice President Dick Cheney to testify to the committee about the Bush administration’s interrogation practices. David… Continue

From the Judiciary Committee: House Judiciary Committee Responds to Addington Letter (Washington, DC)- Today, the Vice President’s office sent a letter to the House Judiciary Committee regarding the Committee’s request for testimony from David Addington, Chief of Staff to the Vice President…. Continue

“It is my hope that the House of Representatives will send a clear message that we support the fundamental freedoms of the Tibetan people and a peaceful solution to the instability in Tibet.”

Speaker Pelosi released the following statement in celebration of Nowruz. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated by millions who trace their heritage to Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries, and symbolizes renewal, life and new beginnings…. Continue

The House has just voted on overriding the President's veto of the Intelligence Authorization bill (H.R. 2082), but the veto was sustained with 220 Democrats and only 5 Republicans voting to override. The President vetoed the bill over the provision that extends… Continue