Blog Post
Blog Post
February 20, 2007
With Congress on recess this weekend, we will take some time to highlight some of the material posted here that you may have missed in the deluge of information and video surrounding the launch. For the first installment, here is House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank's speech against President Bush's escalation plan and in support of the troops:
Blog Post
Blog Post
February 16, 2007
House Committee on Foreign Affairs: Lantos Says Strong Bipartisan Support for Iraq Resolution is a Message the Administration Cannot Ignore
Blog Post
February 16, 2007
Watch Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the resolution expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President's escalation plan in Iraq, which has just passed the House, 246-182:
The speech concludes:
Blog Post
February 16, 2007
On Wednesday, amidst reports that thousands of Army humvees to be used in the escalation lack vital armor upgrades, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Harry Reid sent a letter to President Bush urging him to take the necessary steps
Blog Post
Blog Post
February 15, 2007
Leader Steny Hoyer and Whip James Clyburn join Gulf Coast Members. From Democratic Whip Clyburn's office:
Blog Post
February 15, 2007
In an interview this afternoon, Speaker Pelosi reiterated her position on Presidential authority with regards to Iran.
Pelosi: Bush Lacks Power to Invade Iran
By DAVID ESPO, AP Special Correspondent - Thursday, February 15, 2007
Blog Post
February 15, 2007
Congress continues to debate H.Con.Res. 63 on the House floor today. As of this morning, 195 Members had spoken on the Iraq resolution during more than 23 hours of debate. Watch speeches from this morning:
Blog Post
February 15, 2007
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is holding a hearing on Iraq Reconstruction at this moment, and the three top auditors overseeing work in Iraq will provide new information about the status of Iraq reconstruction projects and troop support contracts.