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May 10, 2007
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The House is currently debating the revised Iraq Accountability Act (HR 2206) which supports our troops and holds President Bush and the Iraqi government accountable.
May 10, 2007
Press Release
"'The President has long said he supports benchmarks; what he fails to accept is accountability for failing to meet those benchmarks. Benchmarks without consequences and enforcement are meaningless, a blank check. The American people, retired military commanders, and a growing bipartisan majority in both the House and the Senate reject giving President Bush a blank check to pursue the war in Iraq."
May 10, 2007
Press Release
"'Nearly 50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy advanced a new trade policy that cemented Democrats as the party of free and fair trade. Today, we build on that tradition to announce a new bipartisan breakthrough for fair trade - where we expand opportunities for American businesses, workers and farmers."
May 10, 2007
Blog
Today, during a Telecommunications and the Internet hearing entitled "Digital Future of the United States: Part V: The Future of Video," Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey demonstrated the future of video by filming the first ever YouTube vide
May 10, 2007
Blog
Last week, the Washington Post reported that the "FBI and the Secret Service have opened a criminal investigation into the apparent theft of
May 10, 2007
Articles
"Mother's Day this Sunday is historic here because it's the first time a top congressional leader has been one of the honorees. As speaker of the House, Pelosi is also the first woman ever to come so close to the presidency, second in the constitutional line of succession. But Pelosi wants no one to forget that she started out in more traditional women's work. "
May 10, 2007
Blog
The Appropriations Defense Subcommittee will be holding a hearing at 10:00, "Contracting Out." Robert Greenwald, who has done a great deal of work on contractors and fraud in Iraq, will be testifying. Rep.
May 10, 2007
Blog
The Judiciary Committee is currently holding an oversight hearing on the United States Department of Justice. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is testifying on the firing of US Attorneys.
May 10, 2007
Blog
The Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing at 9:30, "Oversight Hearing on the United States Department of Justice." Attorney General Gonzales will be testifying.