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The GOP Energy Plan: 'None of the Above'
July 30, 2008
Republicans may talk a good game, but their actions speak louder than words. Republicans have voted against the critical solutions that must be part of a comprehensive New Direction for Energy Independence. They voted against renewable energy and conservation, responsible domestic oil production, short-term measures to bring down prices now and punish those who are manipulating the oil market, and new requirements that oil companies pay their fair share.
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On the Politicization of the Justice Department
July 29, 2008
The Inspector General's findings of widespread politicized and illegal hiring practices at the Justice Department are deeply troubling.

According to the report, illegal political and other improper screening tests were used by senior officials to prevent qualified individuals from serving in vital national security and other career positions at the Justice Department.

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House Passes Government Accountability Office Improvement Act
July 29, 2008
From the Oversight Committee:

House Passes Bill to Strengthen GAO

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6388, the Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008. Chairman Henry A. Waxman and 18 other committee chairs introduced this legislation to strengthen the Government Accountability Office and restore GAO's authority to pursue litigation if documents are improperly withheld from the agency.

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Congressional Delegation Trip To The Gulf Coast
July 28, 2008
Image removed.In 2006, when the Gulf Coast was still reeling from the federal government's incompetence and congressional inaction, House Democrats dispatched a delegation to the Gulf Coast to assess the devastation from Katrina and Rita.
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Pelosi: 'President Bush Has Mortgaged Our Future With Record Deficit Spending on the Wrong Priorities'
July 28, 2008
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today after news reports indicated that the federal budget deficit will reach a record high of nearly $490 billion. The Bush Administration is expected to announce the exact figure later this afternoon.

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Chairs Conyers, Sánchez Consider Criminal Referral on DoJ Politicization Report
July 28, 2008
DOJ: Former aide broke law in hiring scandal

Lara Jakes Jordan, Associated Press Writer - July 28, 2008

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Judiciary Hearing on Executive Power and Its Constitutional Limitations
July 25, 2008
The Judiciary Committee is currently holding a hearing, "Executive Power and Its Constitutional Limitations."

See the witness list >>

Watch the hearing live on C Span 1.

Chairman Jerrold Nadler of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties gives opening remarks:

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House Passes Final Global HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Bill
July 24, 2008
The House has just passed the final version of the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act, by a vote of 303-115. The bill will now be sent to the President. This version is very similar to the original bill passed by the House in April and represents America's largest commitment ever to fighting this global epidemic.
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House Votes on Release from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
July 24, 2008
To combat record gas prices at $4.03 a gallon, the House has just voted on the Consumer Energy Supply Act, H.R. 6578. The measure received strong majority support with a vote of 268 to 157, but failed to receive the two-thirds necessary to pass under suspension of the rules. All Democrats present voted for the measure, while 157 Republicans voted against it.
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Rep. Doyle on Autism and Michael Savage
July 24, 2008
Rep. Mike Doyle (PA-14), a passionate advocate in the fight against autism, denounces recent remarks by radio host Michael Savage on the floor:
Rep. Doyle: "Mr. Savage claimed that many diagnosed cases of autism were fraudulent and that, quote 'In 99% of the cases, it's a brat who hasn't been told to cut out the act. They don't have a father around to tell them, don't act like a moron,' unquote. Mr.