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The members of the Speaker's 30 Something Working Group are going to be vlogging in the coming weeks - offering behind the scenes views of what's happening in Congress and conducting interviews with experts on subjects such as child safety. Rep. Kendrick Meek and Rep. Tim Ryan kick off the vlogging today:

No statistic can capture the pain and loss endured by the families of the fallen in Iraq, particularly the children of parents who will not be returning home.

The Oversight Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs is currently holding a hearing, "Six Years Later (Part II): 'Smart Power' and the U.S. Strategy for Security in a Post-9/11 World." Witnesses are Richard L. Armitage, President George W.

Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after recent casualties made 2007 the deadliest year in Iraq for American troops:

Rep. Patrick Murphy (PA-08) speaks on the House floor to urge passage of his resolution to raise the pay of the U.S. Armed Forces by 3.5%. Rep. Murphy is a former U.S. Army Captain and Iraq war veteran and his resolution -- H.Con. Res. 162 -- has 59 bipartisan co-sponsors.

The Energy Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection is currently holding a hearing, "Comprehensive Children's Product Safety and Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Legislation" (pdf). Acting Chair Nancy Nord of t

As noted earlier, the Judicary Committee has now filed its contempt of Congress report (pdf) with the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Key excerpt:

Mr. CONYERS, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the following

R E P O R T

For too long, President Musharraf failed to confront effectively his growing unpopularity. The Bush Administration enabled Musharraf's delusion by ignoring his undemocratic acts and lack of internal support in exchange for his assistance in efforts against terrorism.