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The news of Senator Kennedy's health has been met with great concern.

Senator Kennedy is a champion for health care for all Americans and a great fighter for America's children, workers and seniors.

This same strength and fighting spirit will serve him well in this challenge.

The Oversight Committee is currently holding a hearing, "EPA's New Ozone Standards," to examine the new ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and the process the Environmental Protection Agency used in setting them.

From the Judiciary Committee:

In response to bipartisan action by the New Direction Congress, President Bush has signed our legislation -- which he previously opposed -- to temporarily suspend filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

From the Oversight Committee:

The House has just passed two of three amendments constituting the emergency supplemental bill. Amendment #1, which contained the funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, failed after 132 Republicans voted present, refusing to take a position for or against.

I welcome the California Supreme Court's historic decision. I have long fought against discrimination and believe that the State Constitution provides for equal treatment for all of California's citizens and families, which today's decision recognizes.

I commend the plaintiffs from San Francisco for their courage and commitment.

From the Judiciary Committee: