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March 30, 2007

"The Tuskegee Airmen left a segregated country to fight in war, and unfortunately they returned to one. Though Hitler was defeated, prejudice was not. Their true heroism lies in fighting for the values of America -- equality, justice, and opportunity -- even when those values were not fully extended to them. Today, we try to right that wrong."

- Speaker Pelosi, 3/29/07

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March 29, 2007
Following yesterday's hearing regarding allegations of misconduct at GSA, the Oversight Committee has sent a letter to Karl Rove to learn what other agencies received political presentations and whether federal agencies or resources were used to help Republican candidates.

Letter to Karl Rove (pdf) >>

March 29, 2007

Karl Rove

Assistant to the President,

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March 29, 2007
UPDATE: The Democratic budget has passed the House, including the largest veterans' funding increase in American history with no new taxes.

Today, the House will vote on the Democratic Budget. The Democratic budget reflects the country's priorities and values.

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March 29, 2007
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is currently testifying before the Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.

Watch the hearing live >>

Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha gives his opening remarks:

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March 28, 2007
From the Science Committee:

Subcommittee Members Examine How Big Business and Science Agencies Conspire to Distort Science

(Washington, DC) - Members of the House Committee on Science and Technology's Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations today questioned industry efforts and attempts within science agencies to control which federal scientists get access to the media and how media campaigns are mounted to confuse the public.

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March 28, 2007
The Judiciary Committee has received additional documents from the Department of Justice regarding the firing of US Attorneys. They have been posted at the Committee's website.
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March 28, 2007
Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid sent the following letter to President Bush today, objecting to delaying the needed funding for our troops by vetoing the emergency supplemental spending bill, and urging him to work with Congress to ensure our troops receive the support they deserve.

March 28, 2007

The President

The White House

Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

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March 28, 2007
From the Education and Labor Committee:

MSHA Needs to be Held Accountable to Enforce Mine Safety Laws, Witnesses Tell the Education and Labor Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Promises made to coal miners and their families to improve mine safety have not yet been met, witnesses told the House Education and Labor Committee today.

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March 28, 2007
Today, the House will consider HR 1538, the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act. The bill addresses the problems brought to light at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and other military health care facilities by improving access to quality medical care, beginning the process of restoring the integrity and efficiency of the disability evaluation system, taking steps to cut bureaucratic red-tape and improving the transition of wounded service members from the Armed Forces to the VA system.
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March 28, 2007
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is currently holding a hearing: "Allegations of Misconduct at the General Services Administration." The hearing will inquire about allegations that GSA Administrator Lurita Doan failed to follow proper procedures for awarding federal contracts, attempted to intervene in contract negotiations, and engaged in partisan political activities on federal property. We have covered the issues at hand in depth in this post.