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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.
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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.
Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha gives his opening remarks:
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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.
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March 28, 2007
Today, the House will consider HR 1538, the Wounded Warrior Assistance Act.
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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