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January 7, 2009
Today, the House passed two key government reform bills that were passed by the House in the 110th Congress but were never acted upon in the Senate: the Presidential Records Act Amendments, which restores meaningful public access to presidential records by nullifying a 2001 Bush executive order, and the Presidential Library Donation Reform Act, which requires the disclosure of big donors to presidential libraries.
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January 7, 2009
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. Speaker Pelosi, Steering and Policy Committee co-chairs Congressman George Miller and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro are chairing the forum featuring a panel of economists and experts in infrastructure investments. The chairs of the House Science and Technology, Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Budget, Appropriations and Ways and Means Committees are also participating.
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January 6, 2009
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:
Transcript:
"Thank you, Leader Boehner."Together, we welcome the many new Members of Congress who today join the House of Representatives of the United States of America. Congratulations to all of our new Members and our re-elected Members.
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January 6, 2009
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
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January 6, 2009
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 Resources Committee saying, "with the talent and intellect of this distinguished group of Members, the 111th Congress will take America in a New Direction that restores our economic security, creates jobs
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January 6, 2009
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. If these recommendations had been implemented, Federal agencies could have saved taxpayers over $25 billion:
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January 5, 2009
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 cleaner and more efficient energy future.
Experts from across the political spectrum agree on the urgent need for a robust package:
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January 5, 2009
This morning, Speaker Pelosi delivered brief remarks prior to her meeting with President-elect Barack Obama in her office in the Capitol:
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January 2, 2009
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 LowConsumers and Taxpayers Benefit by Government Taking Advantage of Low Price of Oil
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December 30, 2008
Speaker Pelosi and House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt announced their support for Dr. Douglas W. Elmendorf to become Director of the Congressional Budget Office. Under the Budget Act, the Director is appointed by the Speaker of the House and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, after considering recommendations from the House and Senate Budget Committees. By custom, the House and Senate alternate in taking the lead role on the CBO Director's selection; this time it is the House's turn.