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April 24, 2009
Today, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment held their fourth day of hearings on the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) featuring testimony from former Vice President Al Gore and former Senator John Warner.
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The Honorable Al Gore's opening remarks:
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April 23, 2009
By a vote of 342-78, the House passed the COPS Improvements Act (H.R. 1139) this afternoon. Created in 1994, the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) hiring grants program was enormously successful -- helping local law enforcement agencies hire more than 117,000 additional police officers in every state from 1995 to 2005 and our nation experienced a significant drop in crime rates. Unfortunately, the GOP-led Congress sharply reduced the funding for COPS hiring grants -- reducing them from more than $1 billion a year in the late 1990s to $10 million in FY 2005 and zero funding in FY 2006 and FY 2007. In a first step to restart the program, the Democratic-led Congress included $1 billion in the Recovery Act passed in February.
Press Release
April 22, 2009
“National parks across the country, and in San Francisco are in need of rejuvenation to preserve their natural beauty and historic treasures. Specifically, the funds for San Francisco's parks will accomplish much needed improvements such as meeting disability requirements, restoring trails, and fire protection capabilities."
Press Release
April 22, 2009
“The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights protects Americans against the unfair and often abusive practices of credit card companies. Americans should never be subject to excessive credit card fees, sky-high interest rates, and unfair, incomprehensible agreements that credit card companies revise at will. But during a recession, with so many families in economic peril, these practices can be devastating."
Press Release
April 22, 2009
“Eighteen months ago, the House Democratic Leadership launched our Green the Capitol initiative, our commitment to reducing the Capitol's carbon footprint and make our operations more energy efficient."
Press Release
April 22, 2009
"I had the privilege as my first act as Speaker -- on my first invitation -- to extend to a Head of State, to extend to His Majesty to be the first person to address a joint session of Congress when I became Speaker."
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April 22, 2009
This afternoon, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights (H.R. 627) by a vote of 48 to 19. The Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights provides crucial protections against unfair, but unfortunately common, credit card practices. The House passed similar legislation last year, however the Senate did not take the bill up.
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April 22, 2009
Today, Speaker Pelosi and Members of Congress announced next steps for the Green the Capitol initiative:
Speaker Pelosi:
Eighteen months ago, the House Democratic Leadership launched our Green the Capitol initiative, our commitment to reducing the Capitol's carbon footprint and make our operations more energy efficient.Today, on Earth Day--which is a time to recommit ourselves to protecting our planet and our future--we can announce that the House has reduced its carbon emissions by 72 percent--a remarkable achievement for the Congress.
Press Release
April 21, 2009
"Nearly four decades later, Americans must rally again to confront one of the most pressing challenges mankind has faced: the climate crisis."
Press Release
April 21, 2009
“The Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act honors both the historic legislative accomplishments of Ted Kennedy and President Obama's pledge to ‘encourage a renewed spirit of national service for this and future generations."