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Christian Science Monitor: How Pelosi tends a more divergent flock
May 29, 2008
"Democratic wins in three recent special elections for House seats, and expectations that Democrats will pick off even more Republican slots in November, are good news for Nancy Pelosi."
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On the Continued Detention of Burmese Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
May 28, 2008
The Burmese military junta's decision to continue the detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is deplorable and deserves the full condemnation of the international community. A clear message must be sent that Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience in Burma must be released, immediately and unconditionally.

At this time of extreme devastation caused by Cyclone Nargis, with at 78,000 people killed and more than 56,000 missing, the Burmese people desperately need legitimate leadership. Instead, the ruling regime has hampered and blocked international humanitarian relief efforts to the most affected areas.

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Pelosi: President Rightly Compares Valor of Soldiers Today to Those Who Fought in WW II , Yet Still Opposes GI Bill for 21st Century
May 28, 2008
"The President's remarks today brought cynicism to what should be an occasion of great pride, the commencement ceremony at the Air Force Academy. In his remarks, President Bush rightly compared the valor our men and women in uniform today to those who fought in World War II, yet he still opposes our bipartisan efforts to send our brave troops to college, just as we did after World War II."
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Pelosi Condemns Continued Detention of Burmese Democracy Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
May 28, 2008
"The Burmese military junta's decision to continue the detention of democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is deplorable and deserves the full condemnation of the international community. A clear message must be sent that Aung San Suu Kyi and all other prisoners of conscience in Burma must be released, immediately and unconditionally."
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The Facts: The G.I. Bill for the 21st Century
May 27, 2008
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Why is President Bush Threatening to Veto Legislation Supported by Major Veterans Organizations and Bipartisan Majorities in Congress?

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Caucus Chairman Emanuel on White House Opposition to Military Pay Raise
May 23, 2008
From the Democratic Caucus:

EMANUEL STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE OPPOSITION TO MILITARY PAY RAISE

Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement after the White House announced that it "strongly opposes" Democratic efforts to provide troops with a 3.9 percent pay raise. This is the second year in a row that the White House has opposed Democrats' efforts to provide a more substantial pay raise to our troops. Emanuel's statement is below.

"One year later and nothing has changed: President Bush is still without a policy in Iraq and American troops are still without the full pay raise they deserve. The President says he supports the troops, but the resources don't match his rhetoric."

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Pelosi Statement on Memorial Day
May 23, 2008
"On Memorial Day, Americans across this great nation will honor our veterans and solemnly remember our fallen heroes. In the New Direction Congress, we treat every day as if it were Memorial Day - our thoughts and prayers are with our troops in harm's way."
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House Passes Amendment Calling for an Investigation of the Pentagon's "Information Dominance" Program
May 22, 2008
Last month, the New York Times published an article outlining how the Pentagon set up private briefings for a network of "military experts," who often held financial stakes dependent on continued Pentagon access, in order to achieve "information dominance" in the American media. As Chairman Skelton stated in April, "it all comes down to trust and credibility. And it would be a dangerous thing for the American people to lose trust in the Pentagon, in our retired officer corps, and in the press, each of which has a critical role to play in preserving our nation's freedoms."

Tonight, the House passed an amendment introduced by Reps.

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Chairman Conyers Subpoenas Karl Rove
May 22, 2008
From the Judiciary Committee:

Conyers Subpoenas Karl Rove

(Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) issued a subpoena to former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove for testimony about the politicization of the Department of Justice (DOJ), including former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman's case. Yesterday, Rove's attorney, Robert Luskin, sent a letter to the Committee expressing that Rove would not agree to testify voluntarily, per the Committee's previous requests.

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Pelosi: With Passage of HEART Act, Congress Continues to Deliver on Our Promises to Our Troops and Veterans
May 22, 2008
"The five tax breaks in the HEART Act will help our troops, their families, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and our veterans. The bill is part of our historic and ongoing effort to improve the military pay, benefits, readiness, and safety."
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