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February 7, 2008
Darlene Hooley has served the people of Oregon with great distinction and will be missed by all of us in Congress.
Congresswoman Hooley first came to politics as a mother motivated to effect change for children.
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February 7, 2008
At 11:00 the Judiciary Committee will hold an oversight hearing of the Department of Justice. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will testify.
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February 7, 2008
The House is currently debating the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, which will continue this Congress' effort to make college more affordable and accessible.
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February 7, 2008
The Budget Committee is currently holding a hearing on President Bush's budget proposal.
Chairman John Spratt's opening statement:
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February 6, 2008
The Armed Services Committee has just concluded a hearing on the defense budget for the coming fiscal year. Reps.
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February 6, 2008
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Congressional testimony by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, on the proposed fiscal year 2009 defense budget:
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February 6, 2008
Intelligence Chief Cites Qaeda Threat to U.S.
Mark Mazzetti, New York Times - February 6, 2008
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February 5, 2008
From the Democratic Caucus:
Misplaced Priorities: The Bush Budget Top Ten ListThe Bush budget makes health care for our troops more expensive, runs one of the largest deficits in history and cuts support for critical programs that aid families across the country. A list of the ten most egregious provisions in the Bush budget is included below.
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