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February 7, 2008
At 11:00 the Judiciary Committee will hold an oversight hearing of the Department of Justice. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will testify. See a sampling of the issues Chairman John Conyers has raised with AG Mukasey over the past several months in the Gavel archives.
Chairman John Conyers questions AG Mukasey on waterboarding and torture:
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February 7, 2008
The House is currently debating the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, which will continue this Congress' effort to make college more affordable and accessible. This bill would reform our higher education system so that it operates in the best interests of students and families, while boosting our competitiveness and strengthening our future.
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February 7, 2008
The Budget Committee is currently holding a hearing on President Bush's budget proposal.
Chairman John Spratt's opening statement:
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February 7, 2008
"Making college more affordable is essential to building a strong middle class, ensuring America's competitiveness by investing in a new generation of innovators, and creating good paying jobs here at home."
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February 7, 2008
"Darlene Hooley has served the people of Oregon with great distinction and will be missed by all of us in Congress."
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February 7, 2008
"This is crucial part of our jobs agenda for America. It will help get our economy back on track and help families who are struggling with the high cost of energy, housing, health care, and groceries"
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February 6, 2008
The Armed Services Committee has just concluded a hearing on the defense budget for the coming fiscal year. Reps. Ellen Tauscher (CA-10) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) questioned Defense Secretary Robert Gates on the President's signing statements, permanent bases in Iraq, and the Administration's long term plans in Iraq:
| Rep. Tauscher: "Two things concern me, one are the signing statements that the President has been signing and the Status of Forces agreement that we're apparently negotiating with the Iraqis. And they dovetail in some ways, particularly because I think that these signing statements are very disturbing, and I think you have to hear from us, as you've just said, a law is a law. Constitutional statute is not optional. |
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February 6, 2008
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today on Congressional testimony by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen, on the proposed fiscal year 2009 defense budget:
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February 6, 2008
Intelligence Chief Cites Qaeda Threat to U.S.
Mark Mazzetti, New York Times - February 6, 2008
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February 6, 2008
"All Members of Congress join our nation in prayer for those coping with the devastation caused by storms that moved across the South last night."