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August 4, 2007
"Pelosi does not yet reveal a full-blown Democratic strategy for handling this, but it would seem to have one certain element. She will kick back."
Press Release
August 3, 2007
"'Fifty years ago this month, a group of courageous champions of civil rights united to form the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), holding its first convention in August 1957 in Montgomery, Ala. The SCLC went on to become a driving force behind the fight for equality and economic opportunity for African Americans. Led by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, the SCLC's commitment to non-violent civil disobedience provided the moral clarity that exposed the violence and intimidation used to enforce an immoral policy."
Press Release
August 3, 2007
"'The court's decision restates the central role of the separation of powers, of checks and balances in our system. I look forward to working with the Justice Department on an appropriate protocol for access to Members' offices when that is necessary. No Member should think that he or she is above the law or that his or her office is off limits if they are the subject of a criminal investigation.'"
Blog Post
August 3, 2007
Yesterday, Speaker Pelosi released the following statement on the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minnesota:
"The thoughts and prayers of all House members are with the families and friends of those lost in last evening's tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis. While nothing can assuage their grief, I hope it is some comfort that so many are praying for them in this difficult time."I wish to express my appreciation for the work of the first responders who rushed to assist those injured in this catastrophe. With little thought of their own safety, these brave men and women acted quickly and effectively, as they always do, to rescue those injured and to prevent further loss of life. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their service.
Press Release
August 2, 2007
"'President Bush is choosing confrontation and partisanship that will only delay critical investments for our troops, our children, and our seniors. Instead of working with Democrats to reconcile our differences over the nation's spending bills, the President threatens to veto major new investments in education, health care, energy independence, and innovation."
Press Release
August 2, 2007
"'The thoughts and prayers of all House members are with the families and friends of those lost in last evening's tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis. While nothing can assuage their grief, I hope it is some comfort that so many are praying for them in this difficult time."
Press Release
August 2, 2007
"'Today, in our fifth year of war in Iraq, the readiness of our forces has declined precipitously as the result of lengthy deployments. Our soldiers are serving their third and fourth tours of duty in Iraq, a war without end. This is unacceptable, especially at a time when the most recent National Intelligence Estimate shows that al Qaeda is gaining strength and the threat of terrorism against the United States is growing."
Press Release
August 2, 2007
"'Effective drug treatments have improved both the health and quality of life for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS. However, many uninsured, low-income HIV-positive individuals still do not have access to these life-saving medications because they individuals generally do not meet Medicaid requirements until they are disabled by full-blown AIDS. As a result, there is a pressing need to eliminate barriers to early drug therapy."
Blog Post
August 2, 2007
The House has just passed the final House-Senate agreement on the America COMPETES Act, H.R. 2272 by a vote of 367-57. This legislation is the culmination of a year and a half-long, bipartisan effort to pass an Innovation Agenda that boldly responds to the global economic challenges identified in the 2005 National Academies report, Rising above the Gathering Storm. It ensures American students, teachers, businesses, and workers are prepared to continue leading the world in innovation, research, and technology well into the future.
Blog Post
August 2, 2007
Today, in our fifth year of war in Iraq, the readiness of our forces has declined precipitously as the result of lengthy deployments. Our soldiers are serving their third and fourth tours of duty in Iraq, a war without end. This is unacceptable, especially at a time when the most recent National Intelligence Estimate shows that al Qaeda is gaining strength and the threat of terrorism against the United States is growing.
The New Direction Congress will always ensure that our brave men and women in uniform have the tools and training they need to do their jobs and return safely home. This legislation will strengthen our military by giving our troops the chance to recover from their deployments, retrain, and re-equip before redeploying.