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May 15, 2008
"We pay tribute to the many people, who with pioneering spirits, brave determination, and deep commitment, made the modern state of Israel a reality."
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May 15, 2008
"I welcome the California Supreme Court's historic decision. I have long fought against discrimination and believe that the State Constitution provides for equal treatment for all of California's citizens and families, which today's decision recognizes."
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May 15, 2008
"The Senate's passage of the bipartisan Farm Bill is good news for families who are struggling with the high cost of groceries and gasoline, and good news for America's farmers and ranchers who provide food and fiber for the world."
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May 15, 2008
"With today's vote, the Republicans have shown that they are confused and are in disarray. House Republicans refused to pay for a war they support, and by voting against the GI bill, they refused to support our veterans when they come home."
Blog Post
May 14, 2008
This afternoon the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security held a hearing, "Allegations of Selective Prosecution Part II: The Erosion of Public Confidence in Our Federal Justice System." During the hearing, Chairman John Conyers expressed his exasperation with the Justice Department's responsiveness to a number of document requests:
| Chairman Conyers: "Now this is directly to the Attorney General of the United States, whom I consider a friend of mine: you better get some documents answered fast, Mr. Attorney General, or you will be receiving a request from me to the Committee to issue a subpoeana in this regard. |
Blog Post
May 14, 2008
From the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming:
Markey: Polar Bear Told to Sink or SwimBush Admin. Gives Gift to Big Oil, Short Shrift to Polar Bear, Says Chairman
Blog Post
May 14, 2008
Today, Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-39), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law, and Reps. Artur Davis (AL-07) and Tammy Baldwin (WI-02) sent a letter to Robert Luskin, attorney for former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove, clarifying the committee's request for Rove to testify. Last week, Luskin responded to the committee's request with a letter stating that Rove would respond to written questioning. The lawmakers stated in today's letter, "Since you indicate Mr.
Press Release
May 14, 2008
"On a bipartisan basis, the New Direction Congress has passed legislation to lower the price at the pump. Despite the President's objections, both the House and Senate have voted overwhelmingly to suspend deliveries to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which can save consumers now, as it has in the past."
Press Release
May 14, 2008
"The Farm Bill is a first step in reforming America's farm policies and a giant leap forward in helping Americans who are struggling with the high cost of groceries and gasoline."
Press Release
May 14, 2008
"Today we stand here before you very proud of the New Direction Congress. Especially proud of what we have accomplished in the last couple of weeks and what we will do going into the Memorial Day weekend. We have solutions to the challenges facing the American people. "