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"By ignoring the will of the American people and refusing to sit down and work with Congress to change direction in Iraq, the President in fact is engaging in unnecessary political theater and delaying funding for our troops in harm's way.

"It is increasingly clear that, when it comes to the war in Iraq, President Bush is out of touch with the views of the American people, who are demanding a charge in direction and a policy that is designed to succeed.

H. Josef Hebert, Associated Press - April 2, 2007

Hoyer: Misleading Claims Must Stop, President Should Work with Congress on Iraq Bill

WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following the release of a non-partisan report that showed the Army could maintain its wartime operations well into July 2007 with funds the Army has already been provided.

Chairman Miller Introduces Bill to End Indentured Servitude in the U.S. and its Territories

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- To end the indentured servitude of thousands of immigrant workers in the U.S., Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today announced legislation to hold employers and foreign labor contractors responsible for foreign workers recruited for jobs in the United States.