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Democratic Leaders respond to President Bush's budget proposal.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi:

Williamsburg, VA -- The House Democratic Leadership today issued the following statement at the conclusion of the annual issues conference, entitled "Strengthening our Economy, Working for Changes." The statement was issued by Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Majority Leader Steny Hoyer; Majority Whip James E.

The President is proposing to once again slash health care coverage for seniors and low-income working Americans. The President's cuts are exactly the wrong medicine when the cost of health care and the number of uninsured continue to rise and families are feeling e

Halting the modest reduction in U.S. surge troop levels that has been underway in Iraq demonstrates the President's insistence on a war without end and will further undermine our military readiness.

Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Republican Leader John Boehner released the following statement this evening concerning the eligibility requirements for rebate checks under the House-passed economic stimulus package:

From the Judiciary Committee:

From the Democratic Caucus:

Today Oversight Committee Chairman Henry Waxman and Ranking Member Tom Davis requested information from Secretary Robert Gates on how the Department of Defense will comply with a recently enacted provision of law barring the government from purchasing alternative fuels for vehicles and planes, such