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Education and Labor Hearing on Workforce Investment Act
July 26, 2007
The Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness held a hearing today, "The Workforce Investment Act: Ideas to Improve the Workforce Development System." The hearing examined how the reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act can be used to keep America's workforce strong. Witnesses included a number of workforce development professionals, including Beth Butler, an executive at Wachovia Corporation who is legally blind.

Chairman Rubén Hinojosa:

"Our ability to compete in a global marketplace is directly tied to the capacity of our workforce. It is essential that we take this opportunity... to prepare for the challenges ahead."

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AG Gonzales Contradicted by FBI Director Mueller
July 26, 2007
During today's Judiciary Committee hearing, two key points made by Attorney General Gonzales were contradicted by FBI Director Robert Mueller.

Rep. Mel Watt (NC-12) questioned Mueller on the warrantless wiretapping program. His answer directly contradicted Gonzales' testimony to the Senate that "there has not been any serious disagreement about the program that the president has confirmed":

Rep. Watt: "Can you confirm that you had some serious reservations about the warrantless wiretapping program that kind of led up to this?"

Director Mueller: "Yes."

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Judiciary Hearing on FBI and NSLs
July 26, 2007
The Judiciary Committee is currently holding an overisight hearing on the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which will examine the use of National Security Letters among other issues. FBI Director Robert Mueller will testify.

Watch the hearing live via committee webcast or on C Span 3.

Chairman John Conyers questions FBI Director Mueller:

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Oversight Hearing on US Embassy in Iraq
July 26, 2007
The Oversight Committee is currently holding a hearing, "Allegations of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at the New U.S. Embassy in Iraq." The hearing will examine the performance of the State Department and its contractors in the construction of the new $600 million U.S. embassy in Baghdad. The Committee will be reviewing questions regarding the embassy compound construction as well as allegations of labor abuse through improper contracting practices.

Watch the hearing live >>

Chairman Henry Waxman gives opening remarks:

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Possible Disciplinary Action for General Over Tillman Case
July 26, 2007
General's rank could be reduced in Tillman probe

Jamie McIntyre, CNN Washington Bureau - July 26, 2007

A retired three-star general criticized for misleading investigators probing the controversial death of Cpl. Pat Tillman could be stripped of a star and face a decrease in retirement pension, Pentagon officials told CNN.

Retired Lt. Gen. Phillip Kensinger misled investigators when he said he did not know until after Tillman's 2004 memorial service that Tillman's death in Afghanistan was likely the result of "friendly fire," said acting Defense Department Inspector General Thomas Gimble.

"We didn't find that credible. We found evidence that he knew in the April time frame," Gimble said.

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Pelosi Statement on Contempt of Congress Vote by House Judiciary Committee
July 25, 2007
"'The Constitution gives the Congress a crucial role in overseeing the Executive Branch in order to protect the American people against overreaching, incompetence, and corruption. I am hopeful that today's vote will help the Administration see the light and release the information to which the Judiciary Committee is entitled."
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Pelosi Statement on Report of President's Commission on Wounded Warriors
July 25, 2007
"'I appreciate Senator Dole and Secretary Shalala's willingness to again serve America. Democrats certainly agree with the report's conclusions that call for 'fundamental changes' in the system and 'aggressive treatment' of Iraq's signature wounds. That is why we have voted for historic commitments to ensure that America's veterans and troops returning home from IraqAfghanistan receive the quality, timely health care that they were promised and that they deserve."
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Pelosi: 9/11 Bill Will Protect Americans from Terrorism by Addressing Major Security Vulnerabilities
July 25, 2007
"'Six years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and three years after the bipartisan and independent 9/11 Commission delivered to the American people a roadmap for security that the Republican Congress had failed to pass into law, the Democratic Congress is about to deliver to the President a bill for his signature to make the American people safer."
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Judiciary Report on US Attorneys Investigation
July 25, 2007
As noted in the Washington Post this morning, Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers prepared a 52-page memo "that for the first time alleges specific ways that several administration officials may have broken the law during the multiple firings of U.S. attorneys." The memo was prepared in advance of this morning's vote to approve the report recommending to the House that Miers and Bolten be cited for Contempt of Congress.

Read the memo (pdf) >>

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Republican Hypocrisy On Fiscal Responsibility
July 25, 2007
Today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and several members of the Blue Dog Coalition released a new web video illustrating Republican hypocrisy on fiscal responsibility and what Democrats are doing to address the issue. Rep. Dennis Moore (KS-03), Rep. Baron Hill (IN-09), Rep. Nick Lampson (TX-22), Rep. Chris Carney (PA-10), Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand (NY-20), and Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08) spoke about Democratic efforts to restore fiscal responsibility to government.

Leader Hoyer stated that the video "documents the sea of red ink that has flooded our fiscal house over the last six years due to the Republicans Party's irresponsible policies." Read more>>

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