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Whip Clyburn: Stop Playing Politics with Defense Employees
November 20, 2007
Following Speaker Pelosi and Chairmen Obey and Murtha, the Democratic Whip reacts to White House threats to furlough Defense Department employees:

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Chairmen Obey and Murtha on Senate Republicans Blocking Iraq Funding
November 20, 2007
Dems Says Pentagon Using Scare Tactics

Anne Flaherty, Associated Press - November 20, 2007

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On President Bush and Senate Republicans Blocking Iraq Funding
November 20, 2007
Congress approved and the President signed legislation providing nearly a half trillion dollars to fully fund the Defense Department for 2008. House Democrats have also provided an additional $50 billion for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The President and Senate Republicans are now blocking this funding because it ties funding to bringing our troops home from Iraq responsibly, safely, and soon.
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Two Years Since Rep. Murtha's Call
November 16, 2007
From Rep. Murtha:

Murtha: "Flawed Policy Wrapped in Illusion"

Two Years after Calling for a Redeployment of U.S. Forces from Iraq --- President Bush Refuses to Provide the American People with a Responsible Exit Strategy

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Tomorrow marks the two year anniversary of Congressman John P. Murtha's, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, public call for the redeployment of U.S. forces from Iraq. The following is an issued statement:

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Oversight Committee to Hold Further Hearing on Krongard Testimony
November 16, 2007
The Oversight Committee will hold a hearing after the Thanksgiving recess to examine whether Howard Krongard, the Inspector General of the State Department, provided truthful testimony at the Committee's November 14th hearing. See the key exchange from the hearing:
Rep. Elijah Cummings: "This is a September 5th email that Eric Prince sent to your brother.
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Once Again, Republicans Refuse to Hold the President Accountable for His Failed Iraq Policy
November 16, 2007
Once again, the Republican minority in the Senate has blocked the will of the majority of the American people and the Congress.

Congressional Republicans' stubborn refusal to hold the President accountable for his failed Iraq policy is delaying needed funding for our troops and obstructing a New Direction strategy that will bring them home responsibly, honorably, safely and soon.

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The Facts About the President's Veto of Labor-HHS Bill
November 15, 2007
Supports Spending $10 Billion Each Month on War Without End in Iraq,

But Vetoes America's Priorities -- Calls Them "Excessive"

Tonight the House will vote on whether to override this cruel veto.

On Tuesday, President Bush vetoed the Labor-Health-Education Appropriations bill -- a bipartisan and fiscally responsible bill that addresses the needs and priorities of the American people -- calling these investments in domestic initiatives dedicated to helping families "excessive."

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House Passes RESTORE Act
November 15, 2007
The House has just passed the RESTORE Act of 2007 (Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective), H.R. 3773 by a vote of 227-189. This bill provides the Intelligence Community with effective tools to conduct surveillance of foreign targets outside the United States but restores Constitutional checks and balances that were not contained in President Bush's bill, the Protect America Act (PAA).
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House Debates RESTORE Act
November 15, 2007
The House is currently debating the RESTORE Act of 2007 (Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective), H.R. 3773. This bill provides the Intelligence Community with effective tools to conduct surveillance of foreign targets outside the United States but restores Constitutional checks and balances that were not contained in President Bush's bill, the Protect America Act (PAA).
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House Debates Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act
November 15, 2007
UPDATE: The bill has passed, 291-127, read further details of the bill in our current legislation section.

Today the House will debate the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act of 2007, H.R. 3915, sponsored by Rep. Brad Miller (NC-13).