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On the Continued Detention of Burmese Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
May 28, 2008
The Burmese military junta's decision to continue the detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is deplorable and deserves the full condemnation of the international community. A clear message must be sent that Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience in Burma must be released, immediately and unconditionally.

At this time of extreme devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis, with at 78,000 people killed and more than 56,000 missing, the Burmese people desperately need legitimate leadership.

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The Facts: The G.I. Bill for the 21st Century
May 27, 2008
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Why is President Bush Threatening to Veto Legislation Supported by Major Veterans Organizations and Bipartisan Majorities in Congress?

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Caucus Chairman Emanuel on White House Opposition to Military Pay Raise
May 23, 2008
From the Democratic Caucus:

EMANUEL STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE OPPOSITION TO MILITARY PAY RAISE

Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after the White House announced that it "strongly opposes" Democratic efforts to provide troops with a 3.9 percent pay raise. This is the second year in a row that the White House has opposed Democrats' efforts to provide a more substantial pay raise to our troops. Emanuel's statement is below.

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House Passes Amendment Calling for an Investigation of the Pentagon's "Information Dominance" Program
May 22, 2008
Last month, the New York Times published an article outlining how the Pentagon set up private briefings for a network of "military experts," who often held financial stakes dependent on continued Pentagon access, in order to achieve "information dominance" in the American media. As Chairman Skelton stated in April, "it all comes down to trust and credibility.
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Chairman Conyers Subpoenas Karl Rove
May 22, 2008
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Global Warming Hearing on Bush Energy Policy
May 22, 2008
The Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming is currently holding a hearing to examine President Bush's energy policy. Secretary of Energy Stephen Bodman will testify.

Watch the hearing live >>

Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) gives opening remarks:

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Pelosi: New Direction Congress Keeping Our Promise to America's Veterans
May 21, 2008
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairmen Bob Filner and Chet Edwards, Congressman Harry Mitchell and leaders from veterans service organizations held a news conference today on the steps of the Capitol to discuss the House's accomplishments on behalf of veterans. Below are the Speaker's remarks. To read more about what the House has done on veterans' issues, click here.

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House Debates Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act
May 21, 2008
UPDATE: The bill has passed, 263-160.

The House is currently debating the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act, H.R. 6049, to extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy, retain and create hundreds of thousands of green jobs, spur American innovation and business investment, cut taxes for millions of Americans, and close loopholes allowing U.S. corporations and executives to avoid U.S. taxes by shipping jobs and investment overseas.

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Pelosi Statement on President Signing Into Law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
May 21, 2008
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon after the President signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which will prohibit health insurance companies and employers from discriminating against people on the basis of genetic test results.

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House Commitment to Troops and Veterans Continues
May 21, 2008
House passes slew of bills for vets, troops

Rick Maze, Army Times - May 20, 2008

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan collection of seven bills and four resolutions in a pre-Memorial Day rush of legislation aimed at showing service members, veterans and their families that Congress cares.

Three more bills are scheduled for a vote Wednesday.