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American Legion Vision: Speaker Pelosi to American Legion - 'We Listened to You'
April 2, 2008
“On the battlefield, we leave no soldier behind,” Pelosi said. “And when they do come home, we leave no veteran behind.”
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New York Times: Pelosi Wants Bush to Weigh Skipping Olympic Ceremony
April 2, 2008
"Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the House, suggested Tuesday that President Bush consider skipping the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing to protest China's actions in Tibet, its overall human rights record and its trade policies."
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Countdown to General David Petraeus' Visit to Capitol Hill: 6 Days
April 2, 2008
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The Cost of the War in Iraq to Our Military Readiness

Next week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker will testify before Congress about the Iraq war. As many media reports have made apparent, the intention of General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker next week is simply to announce a continuation of the current strategy -- the decision to maintain at least 140,000 U.S. troops in Iraq indefinitely was made weeks ago.

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Veterans' Affairs Hearing on TBI and Vision Issues
April 2, 2008
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Countdown to General David Petraeus' Visit to Capitol Hill: 7 Days
April 1, 2008
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The Cost of the War in Iraq on Our Fight Against Terrorism in Afghanistan

Next week, General David Petraeus and Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker will testify before Congress about the Iraq war. As many media reports have made apparent, the intention of General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker next week is simply to announce a continuation of the current strategy -- the decision to maintain at least 140,000 U.S. troops in Iraq indefinitely was made weeks ago.

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Chairman Conyers: Settle 9/11 Health Claims Now
April 1, 2008
From the Judiciary Committee:

Conyers: Settle 9/11 Health Claims Now

(Washington, DC)- Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) gave the following statement at today's joint hearing before the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law, and the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties entitled Paying With Their Lives: The Status of Compensation for 9/11 Health Effects. During his questioning of the panelists, Conyers also expressed support for providing relief to those who suffer ongoing mental health trauma in addition to those suffering from physical ailments.

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Science Hearing on FEMA's Toxic Trailers
April 1, 2008
In July the Oversight Committee held a hearing, "FEMA's Response to Reports of Toxic Trailers." The Committee heard testimony from residents occupying FEMA trailers, experts who are familiar with the health impact of formaldehyde, and from FEMA Administrator Paulison.

James Harris, Jr., travel trailer occupant starting in April, 2006, gave opening testimony:

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Pelosi Statement on Australian Prime Minister Rudd's Visit to U.S. Capitol
April 1, 2008
Speaker Nancy Pelosi was joined by Republican leader John Boehner today to welcome Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to the U.S. Capitol.
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Pelosi Statement on Recent Congressional Delegation Trip to India
April 1, 2008
"We learned a lot on our trip. The purpose was to see how we could work together with India, a country with 400 million people who are without electricity, but nonetheless having a major responsibility as a rapidly developing country on this important issue. That is important, as I said, not only to our environment, but to our national security."
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Pelosi Statement on Recent Congressional Delegation Trip to India
April 1, 2008
"We learned a lot on our trip. The purpose was to see how we could work together with India, a country with 400 million people who are without electricity, but nonetheless having a major responsibility as a rapidly developing country on this important issue. That is important, as I said, not only to our environment, but to our national security."
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