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Pelosi, Hoyer and Boehner Announce Plans to Increase Accessibility in the House Chamber
June 23, 2008
"Our commitment to a barrier-free workplace sends an invaluable message to all Americans that the House will lead by example."
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Pelosi Statement on Exempting National Guard and Reserve from Some Provisions of Bankruptcy Law
June 23, 2008
"Today, the House took another step to help our veterans and ease the minds of our troops still in the field with the economic hardships caused by the strain of multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Many National Guard members and Reservists whose active duty has been extended were forced to leave behind small businesses and jobs and often find themselves in debt as they try to rebuild their lives after serving our country."
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Pelosi Statement on Lt. Gen. Ann Dunwoody Becoming First Woman Nominated to Be a Four-Star General
June 23, 2008
"Women have served our nation in war throughout our history. In the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, women in uniform on the frontlines have been killed or seriously injured. But until today, not a single woman has been chosen for promotion to a four-star general in the military."
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Blog Post
Energy Hearing on Energy Speculation
June 23, 2008
The Energy Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations is currently holding a hearing, "Energy Speculation: Is Greater Regulation Necessary to Stop Price Manipulation? -- Part II." See the witness list (pdf) >>

Watch the hearing live via committee webcast.

Subcommittee Chairman Bart Stupak gives opening remarks:

Articles
United Press International: Rahall: No relief in domestic oil drilling
June 21, 2008
"Drilling for oil on federal lands will not bring significant gasoline price relief, U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall said Saturday."
Press Release
Pelosi Statement on 64th Anniversary of the Signing of the GI Bill by President Roosevelt
June 21, 2008
"As our nation commemorates the 64th anniversary of the original GI Bill, we are committed to ensuring that our next generation of warriors have the tools to succeed when they return home."
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Blog Post
White House Spinning Its Wheels on President's 'Drill & Veto' Energy Policies
June 21, 2008
Comments on Friday from White House Spokesman Tony Fratto about the President's offshore drilling proposal further underscored the policy is nothing but political rhetoric. The Bush 'drill and veto' plan was literally written by the oil industry and crafted to serve Big Oil rather than the interests of American families and businesses.

From Friday's White House Press Gaggle:

(Question about why not following the existing leases that are "far more down the pipe than ANWR or any other spaces that aren't even opened up...")

TONY FRATTO:

Blog Post
Chairman Nick Rahall Delivers Democratic Radio Address
June 21, 2008
Congressman Nick Rahall of West Virginia, Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning. In his address, Congressman Rahall discusses the Republicans' outdated energy policies that coddle Big Oil and Democratic proposals to reduce the cost of energy for American consumers and businesses.

Chairman Rahall explains, "while Democrats in Congress know that we cannot drill our way to energy independence and continue to advocate for the development of renewable fuels and increased energy conservation...the Republican approach to Big Oil has been to coddle them, ever since Vice President Cheney first convened his energy task force in March 2001. Big Oil does not need to be coddled; it needs a kick in the backside."

Listen:

Full transcript:

Articles
New York Times: House Approves Veterans' Education Aid in a Deal on War Spending
June 20, 2008
"The House voted on Thursday to offer what amounts to a free college education to the new generation of military veterans as part of a costly legislative package that finances the war in Iraq through the end of President Bush's tenure and into the early months of the next administration."
Blog Post
Judiciary Hearing on Plame Case with Scott McClellan
June 20, 2008
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