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Pelosi Statement on Passage of Defense Authorization Act
May 22, 2008
"The Defense Authorization Act meets our number one obligation as a Congress--to defend the American people--by restoring our military's readiness, protecting our troops in harm's way, supporting our military families, and refocusing on the real war against terrorism."
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Pelosi on Recommendations of Committee Assignments for New Members
May 22, 2008
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee voted to recommend committee assignments for three new Democratic Members of Congress.
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Pelosi Statement on Senate Veto Override of Bipartisan Farm Bill
May 22, 2008
"With overwhelming bipartisan votes, the House and Senate have both overridden President Bush's ill-advised veto of a Farm Bill that will reduce food costs, invest in energy independence to reduce gas prices, and reform our farm support system."
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Global Warming Hearing on Bush Energy Policy
May 22, 2008
The Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming is currently holding a hearing to examine President Bush's energy policy. Secretary of Energy Stephen Bodman will testify.

Watch the hearing live >>

Rep. Jay Inslee (WA-01) gives opening remarks:

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Pelosi: New Direction Congress Keeping Our Promise to America's Veterans
May 21, 2008
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chairmen Bob Filner and Chet Edwards, Congressman Harry Mitchell and leaders from veterans service organizations held a news conference today on the steps of the Capitol to discuss the House's accomplishments on behalf of veterans. Below are the Speaker's remarks. To read more about what the House has done on veterans' issues, click here.

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House Debates Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act
May 21, 2008
UPDATE: The bill has passed, 263-160.

The House is currently debating the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act, H.R. 6049, to extend and expand tax incentives for renewable energy, retain and create hundreds of thousands of green jobs, spur American innovation and business investment, cut taxes for millions of Americans, and close loopholes allowing U.S. corporations and executives to avoid U.S. taxes by shipping jobs and investment overseas. To reduce our dependence on foreign oil and to protect the environment, this legislation would increase the production of renewable fuels and renewable electricity, and encourage greater energy efficiency.

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Pelosi Statement on President Signing Into Law the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
May 21, 2008
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this afternoon after the President signed the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which will prohibit health insurance companies and employers from discriminating against people on the basis of genetic test results.

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House Commitment to Troops and Veterans Continues
May 21, 2008
House passes slew of bills for vets, troops

Rick Maze, Army Times - May 20, 2008

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan collection of seven bills and four resolutions in a pre-Memorial Day rush of legislation aimed at showing service members, veterans and their families that Congress cares.

Three more bills are scheduled for a vote Wednesday.

Included in the pile are important bills such as HR 5826, which would provide the annual cost-of-living adjustment in veterans disability and survivor benefits, and HR 5856, which would approve construction and renovation at veterans medical facilities.

Those bills, along with a measure about reimbursing hospitals that treat veterans requiring emergency care, will be voted on Wednesday.

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Pelosi: AAPI Community Has Strengthened America Through a Commitment to the Next Generation
May 21, 2008
"The AAPI community has been particularly important in strengthening America, when we're talking about family values, a sense of community, education of our children, work ethic, plus your commitment for a better future for the next generation. This immigration has made America more American."
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Pelosi: AAPI Community Has Strengthened America Through a Commitment to the Next Generation
May 21, 2008
"The AAPI community has been particularly important in strengthening America, when we're talking about family values, a sense of community, education of our children, work ethic, plus your commitment for a better future for the next generation. This immigration has made America more American."
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