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The Senate vote occurred on the same day that Families USA issued a new report finding that drug prices are going up despite the repeated assertions by the Bush Administration that Medicare Part D is bringing drug prices down. The report finds that for the top 15 drugs prescribed for seniors, the median Medicare Part D price has skyrocketed in the last year, growing by 9.2 percent -- almost four times the inflation rate of 2.4 percent.
Mr. Speaker, it is with deep sadness that Congress today recognizes the great tragedy that stuck our country and the community of Virginia Tech on Monday. We offer our condolences to the many who now grieve.I want to particularly extend my condolences to our colleagues here for the sorrow that has taken place in their state.
I am disappointed. Criminalizing doctors for performing medically necessary procedures to save a woman's life or protect her health is wrong. The Court's decision is a significant step backwards.
| Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel: "During his tour of the Middle East yesterday, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said, 'The debate in Congress has been helpful in demonstrating to the Iraqis that American patience is limited.'..." |
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"As Americans pay our taxes this week, we deserve a government that reflects our priorities for the future, but also respects the value of taxpayer dollars," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Chairman Conyers Calls for Review of Executive Compensation in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases(Washington)- Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) heard from witnesses at today's Constitution and Administrative Law (CAL) Subcommittee hearing on "Executive Compensation in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Cases: How Much Is Too Much?" A major concern in Chapter 11 cases is the frequency with which workers and unions are asked to make sacrifices while executives are rewarded.
From the Science Committee release:
House Judiciary Committee to Vote on Granting former Justice Official Monica Goodling Immunity(Washington, DC)-House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) scheduled a meeting of the Committee for TOMORROW, April 18, at 10:15 a.m. to consider granting immunity to ex-Department of Justice-White House Liaison Monica Goodling, in order to secure her testimony about the U.S. Attorney matter. Two-thirds of the Committee must approve immunity.