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March 21, 2007
The Energy Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality is currently holding a joint hearing with the Science Committee's Subcommittee on Energy and Environment entitled "Perspectives on Climate Change."
Witnesses: Former Vice President Al Gore and Dr. Bjørn Lomborg, Adjunct Professor, Copenhagen Consensus Center, Copenhagen Business School
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March 20, 2007
Last night, on the 4th anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq War, Speaker Pelosi spoke on the House floor about the Democrats' plan for Iraq:
The U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act.
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March 20, 2007
As noted earlier, today the House is debating a bill to speed up the repair and rebuilding of homes and affordable rental housing in areas affected by Katrina, Rita and Wilma, ensure continued rental assistance for both families that have moved back to their home areas and for families displaced by these hurricanes, and provide reimbursements to com
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March 20, 2007
The hearing has now concluded, and two questions raised by Reps. Adam Schiff (CA-29) and Artur Davis (AL-07) remain unresolved. Rep. Schiff questioned Glenn A.
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March 20, 2007
Today the House will debate the Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007, introduced by Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-35). When it passed out of the Financial Services Committee, the Committee's release described the bill:
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March 20, 2007
Right now the House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. John Conyers (MI-14), is holding a hearing on the Inspector General's Independent Report on the FBI's use of National Security Letters. It is being webcast live on the Committee's web site, and aired on C-Span 3.
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March 20, 2007
An announcement from the Judiciary Committee:
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March 19, 2007
The House of Representatives observed a Moment of Silence tonight in honor of the fallen.
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March 19, 2007
As Speaker Pelosi has said, we all should take time to reflect on those who have made the greatest sacrifices - our troops and their families here at home. We salute them because of their courage and patriotism. American soldiers have done everything asked of them and we are forever in their debt. Today, The Gavel honors those who have fallen.
2007
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March 19, 2007
As Speaker Pelosi has said, we all should take time to reflect on those who have made the greatest sacrifices - our troops and their families here at home. We salute them because of their courage and patriotism. American soldiers have done everything asked of them and we are forever in their debt. Today, The Gavel honors those who have fallen.
2006