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By vetoing the Water Resources Development Act, President Bush is attempting to prohibit much-needed investments in our water infrastructure, at a time when many regions in our country face serious threats from natural disasters caused by flooding, storm surge, and hurricanes.

From the Homeland Security Committee:

The Financial Services Committee is currently holding a hearing, "Progress in Administration and Other Efforts to Coordinate and Enhance Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention." The hearing will examine recent progress in coordinating lenders, mortgage servicers, and nonprofit organi

The Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming is currently holding a hearing examining the scientific link between a changing climate and the frequency and intensity of wildfires.

Rep. Louise Slaughter (NY-28), Chairwoman of the Rules Committee, has been a leading protection for our troops. Today Rep. Slaughter issues a statement on the indictment officials of body armor manufacturer Point Blank Solutions:

Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-17) speaks in favor of the package of appropriations bills soon to be sent to the President:

Rep. Ryan: "You know, I think all that rhetoric maybe nice but what we're trying to do here is run the government, and has been stated several times, when the Republicans were in charge, they put bills together and got them passed.

The House has just passed the Trade and Globalization Assistance Act, H.R. 3920 by a vote of 264-157.