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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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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
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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).
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March 14, 2007
From the Democratic Caucus regarding the explosive story in McClatchy Newspapers today:
Emanuel Statement on "The Real Problem" with Carol LamAs Lam Investigated Public Corruption, Justice Department Called for Her Dismissal
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March 14, 2007
UPDATE: The Amendments have passed, 333-93.
As part of the Democrats' Accountability Agenda, the House is now debating the Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007:
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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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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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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."
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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.