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February 11, 2008
Months before General David Petraeus offers his scheduled Congressional testimony on Iraq, Defense Secretary Defense Robert Gates and the Bush Administration have already delivered their verdict about security conditions in Iraq. According to them, Iraq will not be secure enough five months from now to permit any more than the 'surge' forces to be withdrawn. That means that there will be the same number of U.S. troops in Iraq in August 2008 as were there in August 2006.
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February 11, 2008
The passing of Tom Lantos is a profound loss for the Congress and for the nation and a terrible loss for me personally.
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February 11, 2008
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on the passing of Chairman Tom Lantos:
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February 11, 2008
Majority Whip James Clyburn on the passing of Chairman Tom Lantos:
"Tom Lantos was a great humanitarian and statesman who passionately advocated on behalf of the world's poor and politically oppressed. We are a better body for the principled leadership and insight he brought to the Congress for three decades."I would like to pass along my sincerest condolences to Tom's wife Annette, their two daughters, and their seventeen grandchildren. I will continue to keep his friends, staff and family in my prayers during this difficult time."
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February 11, 2008
Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel on the passing of Chairman Tom Lantos:
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February 11, 2008
From the Foreign Affairs Committtee:
Tom Lantos, 1928-2008Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Lantos (D-San Mateo, San Francisco), 80, passed away this morning due to complications from cancer at Bethesda Naval Medical Center.
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February 9, 2008
Congressman Charles Rangel (NY-15), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning. In his address, Chairman Rangel discussed the bipartisan economic stimulus package passed by the House and Senate that will help hard-working Americans who are struggling during the economic slowdown. Chairman Rangel explains, "while this package may be a good first step, it seems to me after recovery -- and we will recover -- that we have to really take a look to see what caused us to get to this situation and how we can get out."
Watch:
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February 8, 2008
The Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight is currently holding a hearing, "The November 26 Declaration of Principles: Implications for UN Resolutions on Iraq and for Congressional Oversight."Defense Secretary Gates testified on Wednesday that the agreement with the Iraqi government, which was previewed in the
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February 7, 2008
The House has just voted 380-34 to adopt the Senate Amendments to the bipartisan economic stimulus legislation (H.R. 5140) and sent it to the White House. The package will help hardworking Americans who are struggling with the high costs of gas, health care and groceries, and to jumpstart our slowing economy and create jobs here at home.
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February 7, 2008
The House has passed the College Opportunity and Affordability Act by a vote of 354-58, which will continue this Congress' effort to make college more affordable and accessible. This bill would reform our higher education system so that it operates in the best interests of students and families, while boosting our competitiveness and strengthening our future.