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Pelosi: Democrats Have Addressed Issues of Concern to the American People and Will Continue to Do So
November 6, 2007
"We are striving to restore the American Dream, to make our economy stronger and fairer."
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November 6, 2007
"Congress overwhelmingly overturned President Bush's ill-advised veto of the Water Resources Development Act and reaffirmed our commitment to protect Americans from natural disasters such as floods and hurricanes. This long overdue legislation will allow for critical investments to protect communities from flooding by building and repairing floodwalls and levees, as well as restoring wetlands that absorb floodwaters."
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November 6, 2007
"Today's report by the Bush Administration on the safety of children's toys, food, and medicines falls far short of the action needed to ensure our children are safe."
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November 6, 2007
"No statistic can capture the pain and loss endured by the families of the fallen in Iraq, particularly the children of parents who will not be returning home."
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November 6, 2007
The Energy Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection is currently holding a hearing, "Comprehensive Children's Product Safety and Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Legislation" (pdf). Acting Chair Nancy Nord of the Consumer Product Safety Commission will testify, amongst others.
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) gives opening remarks:
Blog Post
November 5, 2007
As noted earlier, the Judicary Committee has now filed its contempt of Congress report (pdf) with the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. Key excerpt:
Mr. CONYERS, from the Committee on the Judiciary, submitted the followingR E P O R T
together with
ADDITIONAL VIEWS AND MINORITY VIEWS
[Including Committee Cost Estimate]
The Committee on the Judiciary, having considered this Report, reports favorably thereon and recommends that the Report be approved.
The form of Resolution that the Committee on the Judiciary would recommend to the House of Representatives for citing former
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November 5, 2007
For too long, President Musharraf failed to confront effectively his growing unpopularity. The Bush Administration enabled Musharraf's delusion by ignoring his undemocratic acts and lack of internal support in exchange for his assistance in efforts against terrorism.
Pakistan will only be a reliable and capable ally against terrorism when its government is not seen as an enemy by its own people. The interests of the United States are best advanced by policies that do not promote one goal at the expense of the other.
Press Release
November 5, 2007
"For too long, President Musharraf failed to confront effectively his growing unpopularity. The Bush Administration enabled Musharraf's delusion by ignoring his undemocratic acts and lack of internal support in exchange for his assistance in efforts against terrorism."
Articles
November 5, 2007
In a Washington Examiner op-ed, Speaker Pelosi said: "We strive to find common ground where we can. Where we cannot, we will stand our ground. With faith in the future, the new direction Congress will continue making progress for America. With faith in God, I know we will succeed."
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