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This morning, the Democratic Steering & Policy Committee is holding a forum on the economic outlook and the components of an economic recovery plan to spur job creation and create long-term growth.

By a vote of 255-174, Rep. Nancy Pelosi was elected Speaker of the House this afternoon during the opening session of the 111th Congress:

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From the Appropriations Committee:

House and Senate Appropriations Committees Announce Additional Reforms in Committee Earmark Policy

Build on Unprecedented Transparency Instituted in the 110th Congress

Speaker Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering Committee has nominated appointments to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Financial Services Committee, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Armed Services Committee, Agriculture Committee, Education and Labor Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Homeland Security Committee, and Natural Reso

Chairman Waxman, Sen. Claire McCaskill, and Rep. Ed Towns released a report today finding that the Bush Administration failed to implement over 13,000 Inspectors General recommendations since 2001.

The 111th Congress is ready to hit the ground running to help President Obama pass his American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan to create and save 3 million jobs over two years, and reinvest in our future by rebuilding our infrastructure from bridges to broadband, making our health care system more efficient and cost-effective, modernizing our schools for 21st century learning, and investing in a c

From the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming:

DOE Responds to Markey Request: Will Start Filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve While Cost of Oil Is Low

Consumers and Taxpayers Benefit by Government Taking Advantage of Low Price of Oil