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House Sends Final Energy Independence and Security Act to the President
December 18, 2007
The House has just passed a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act by a vote of 314-100. The House passed the bill on December 6th, and the Senate passed the bill on December 13th. House passage of the bill sends it to the President's desk, and the White House has announced that the President will sign the bill.
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House Debates Final Energy Independence and Security Act
December 18, 2007
Today, the House is debating a motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act. The House passed the bill on December 6th, and the Senate passed the bill on December 13th. House passage of the bill sends it to the President's desk, and the White House has indicated that the President will sign the bill. The legislation:

Strengthens National Security

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House Passes Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007
December 18, 2007
The House has just passed the Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007, which will ensure that members of the armed services who are discharged as a result of combat-related wounds receive the full compensation to which they are entitled by the Department of Defense. According to Department of Defense rules, enlistees cannot receive their full enlistment bonus unless they fulfill their entire military obligation.
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Judiciary Committee Announces Hearing on Alleged Rape of Former KBR/Halliburton Employee
December 17, 2007
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Democratic Budget Begins to Reverse Years of Neglect and Charts a New Direction for Middle Class
December 17, 2007
The President's statement this morning fails to grasp that middle-class families are working harder but earning less, while facing record gas prices, failing mortgages, and rising home heating bills. If President Bush thinks this is success, I would hate to see his definition of failure.

Even as middle-class families are struggling, the President's budget plan gutted energy independence, cut home heating assistance for seniors, undermined cancer research, robbed promised funding from K-12 education, and slashed Pell grants and college financial aid.

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Chairman Obey on Omnibus Appropriations Bill
December 17, 2007
Budget Bill Reverses Bush Cuts

Andrew Taylor, Associated Press - December 15, 2007

Lawmakers unveiled a $500 billion-plus catchall spending bill Sunday, reluctantly sticking within President Bush's budget but still protecting politically sensitive domestic programs from White House cuts.

From the Appropriations Committee:

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Speaker Pelosi Delivers Democratic Radio Address on Energy Independence
December 15, 2007
Speaker Pelosi delivered the Democratic Radio Address today. In her address she discusses historic energy legislation that will set the nation on a path to energy independence and reduce the cost of home heating oil and the price at the pump.

Listen:

Full transcript:

Good morning. This is Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

This week, Congress has acted to put America on a road to energy independence with a New Direction for Energy Security.

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Speaker Pelosi and Reid Urge President to Halt Demolition of Public Housing in New Orleans
December 15, 2007
Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter to President Bush yesterday requesting an immediate 60-day moratorium on the demolition of public housing developments in New Orleans.

The text of the letter follows:

December 14, 2007

The Honorable George W. Bush

President

The White House

Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

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Congresswoman Julia Carson
December 15, 2007
On behalf of all Members of the House of Representatives, I express our deep sadness over the passing of our friend and colleague, Congresswoman Julia Carson.

Congresswoman Carson came to Congress after decades of distinguished service to her home state of Indiana. During her time in the House, she was a powerful advocate for the people of Indianapolis, and for all working families throughout our great nation.

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Pelosi: Democrats Have Made Progress Despite Reckless Opposition from the President and Republicans
December 14, 2007
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement responding to remarks by President Bush at the White House this morning. Below her statement is a fact sheet of major legislation the President has signed into law:

"Democrats in Congress have made progress this year despite reckless opposition from the President and Republicans in Congress.