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Pelosi and Reid on Iraq Accountability Act Conference Report
April 23, 2007
The House-Senate Conference Committee has just approved the Iraq Accountability Act, which includes the troop readiness standards and benchmarks for the Iraqi government found in the bill that passed the House, as well as a mandatory date to begin redeployment. If the President cannot certify progress by the Iraqi government, redeployment must start by July of this year, with a goal of being completed within 180 days.
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"Systemic Failure"
April 23, 2007
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OSHA Hearing
April 23, 2007
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On the Passing of Chairwoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
April 22, 2007
Image removed.On behalf of all Members of Congress, today I express my deepest condolences to the family of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald, especially her husband, her five children, and her five grandchildren.

Since learning of her illness, her many friends in Congress have expressed their love and respect for her.

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Earth Day
April 22, 2007
Image removed. Today is Earth Day, giving our country an opportunity to focus on the key challenges facing us in preserving our planet.
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House Passes Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act
April 20, 2007
The House has passed the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, by a vote of 269-134.

Passage came after defeat of a Republican motion to recommit with instructions. As background, the C-Span Congressional Glossary provides the following definition:

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House Democratic Leaders Call President's Attention to Crucial Facts in Iraq War Debate
April 20, 2007
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel, Caucus Vice Chairman John Larson, and Assistant to the Speaker Xavier Becerra sent a letter to President Bush today to call his attention to crucial facts regarding the funding of the troops in Iraq and the debate on a timetable for withdrawal.

Below is the text of the letter:

April 20, 2007

The President

The White House

Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

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Corruption in the Reading First Program
April 20, 2007
From the Education and Labor Committee:

Corruption in Reading First Program Shows Need for Additional Safeguards in the Law

During Hearing, Inspector General Confirms that Referral Has Been Made to Justice in Wake of Scandal

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Gonzales Must Resign
April 20, 2007
The Attorney General is the defender of the Constitution and the chief law enforcement officer. The people of the United States must have absolute confidence in the integrity of their Attorney General.

By his actions and with his testimony yesterday, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has lost the trust of the American people. The nation cannot have a chief law enforcement officer whose candor and judgment are in serious question.

The President should restore credibility to the office of the Attorney General. Alberto Gonzales must resign.

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Oversight Committee to Consider Four Subpoenas
April 20, 2007
From the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform:

Committee to Consider Four Subpoenas to Further Investigations

The Oversight Committee will hold a business meeting on Wednesday, April 25, at which four subpoenas for testimony and documents will be considered. The subpoenas under consideration are for: