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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.
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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:
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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.
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February 8, 2008
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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.