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General Wesley Clark on the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act
March 14, 2007
Retired General and Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley K. Clark endorsed the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act today saying:

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Debating the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007
March 14, 2007
UPDATE: The Act has passed, 331-94.

The Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, being debated now as part of the Democrats' Accountability Agenda, strengthens protections for federal whistleblowers to prevent retaliation against those who report wrongdoing, waste, fraud, or abuse to authorities.

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House Passes the Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007
March 14, 2007
On March 5, 2007, Reps. Lacy Clay (MO-01), Todd Platts (PA-19), and Henry Waxman (CA-30) introduced H.R. 1309, the Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 2007. This legislation contains a dozen substantive provisions that will increase public access to government information by strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Amendments passed today, 308-117.

Full text of the bill >>

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Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel on"The Real Problem" with Carol Lam
March 14, 2007
From the Democratic Caucus regarding the explosive story in McClatchy Newspapers today:

Emanuel Statement on "The Real Problem" with Carol Lam

As Lam Investigated Public Corruption, Justice Department Called for Her Dismissal

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Why We Need the Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007
March 14, 2007
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On Restoring Accountability
March 14, 2007

"The five bills we'll be considering over the next two days will reassert the principle that democracy thrives on openness and accountability."
- Chairman Henry Waxman, 3/13/07

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Oversight Committee Reports Favorably on DC Voting Rights
March 13, 2007
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Documents Regarding Department of Justice Firings
March 13, 2007
The House Judiciary Committee has released emails from White House and Department of Justice officials regarding the firing of US Attorneys last year.

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Katrina Hearings
March 13, 2007
The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is holding a hearing right now: "Post Katrina Health Care: Continuing Concerns and Immediate Needs in the New Orleans Region."

Watch live >>

UPDATE: Watch Energy and Commerce full committee Chairman John Dingell describe the Bush Administration's plan for health care in Louisiana:

Chairman John Dingell:
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DC Voting Rights Markup
March 13, 2007
The District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007 will provide District of Columbia residents a vote in the House of Representatives. The bill permanently increases the size of the House by two members. One seat will go to the District of Columbia and the other seat will go to the next state in line to get a congressional seat.