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May 11, 2009
I offer my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the five American soldiers who were killed at Camp Victory today.
The loss of a single American soldier is a great tragedy, making today's horrible incident all the more troubling and heartbreaking. I share President Obama's commitment to finding out what happened to seeking ways to better protect our servicemen and women.
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May 8, 2009
Of the 40 CIA briefings to Congress reported recently in the press, I was only briefed once, on September 4, 2002, as I have previously stated.
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May 7, 2009
Today, the House passed the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (H.R. 1728) by a vote of 300-114.
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May 6, 2009
This afternoon, the House passed the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act of 2009 by a vote of 367-59-1.
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May 5, 2009
Today President Obama announced his request for $8.6 billion in fiscal year 2010, and $63 billion over six years, for a new, comprehensive global health strategy saying:
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May 4, 2009
On Thursday, the House Appropriations Committee will consider the 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the pandemic flu. Speaker Pelosi on the draft legislation:
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May 1, 2009
Today, Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that the Capitol Power Plant will improve air quality in the District of Columbia and reduce the carbon pollution impact of Congress by using natural gas as the sole fuel source for steam used at the Capitol complex to heat buildings and water.
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April 30, 2009
Today, the House passed the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 627) by a vote of 357-70.
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April 29, 2009
Today, the House passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act by a vote of 249-175. This bipartisan bill focuses on providing new resources to help state and local law enforcement agencies prevent and prosecute hate crimes.