Majority Leader Steny Hoyer: Hoyer: Misleading Claims Must Stop, President Should Work with Congress on Iraq Bill WASHINGTON – House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following the release of a non-partisan report that showed the … Continue reading
From the Education and Labor Committee: Chairman Miller Introduces Bill to End Indentured Servitude in the U.S. and its Territories WASHINGTON, D.C. — To end the indentured servitude of thousands of immigrant workers in the U.S., Rep. George Miller (D-CA) … Continue reading
The Judiciary and Oversight Committees, as well as several others, have been examining the possibly inappropriate politicization of various federal agencies over the past weeks. A variety of stories published today paint a picture of how widespread this practice may … Continue reading
“The Tuskegee Airmen left a segregated country to fight in war, and unfortunately they returned to one. Though Hitler was defeated, prejudice was not. Their true heroism lies in fighting for the values of America — equality, justice, and opportunity … Continue reading
Following yesterday's hearing regarding allegations of misconduct at GSA, the Oversight Committee has sent a letter to Karl Rove to learn what other agencies received political presentations and whether federal agencies or resources were used to help Republican candidates. Letter … Continue reading
UPDATE: The Democratic budget has passed the House, including the largest veterans’ funding increase in American history with no new taxes. Today, the House will vote on the Democratic Budget. The Democratic budget reflects the country's priorities and values. Speaker … Continue reading
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is currently testifying before the Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. Watch the hearing live >> Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha gives his opening remarks: Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha: “Today, because of the Administration's mishandling of the war our … Continue reading
From the Science Committee: Subcommittee Members Examine How Big Business and Science Agencies Conspire to Distort Science (Washington, DC) – Members of the House Committee on Science and Technology's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations today questioned industry efforts and attempts … Continue reading
The Judiciary Committee has received additional documents from the Department of Justice regarding the firing of US Attorneys. They have been posted at the Committee’s website.
Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter to President Bush today, objecting to delaying the needed funding for our troops by vetoing the emergency supplemental spending bill, and urging him to work with Congress to … Continue reading