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The Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security is currently holding a hearing, "War Profiteering and Other Contractor Crimes Committed Overseas."

From the Science Committee:

In his famous Gettysburg address, President Abraham Lincoln promised a new birth of freedom in our nation. And today we commemorate the day of new birth in which all people in America were made free: June 19, 1865.

The Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness is currently holding a hearing, "Building on the Success of 35 Years of Title IX," in advance of the anniversary on June 23rd. The House approved H.Res.

Tonight, the House approved H.Res. 406, a resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary and accomplishments of Title IX of the Higher Education Act. Title IX is not just about access to sports - it prohibits gender discrimination in education programs and is an integral player in gender equity.

From the Judiciary Committee:

The Oversight Committee has been investigating whether White House officials violated the Presidential Records Act by using e-mail accounts maintained by the Republican National Committee and the Bush Cheney '04 campaign for official White House communications.

Today, the House is debating HR 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations for FY 2008.