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July 11, 2007
"'Lady Bird Johnson was one of our nation's greatest, and first, environmentalists - decades ahead of her time. She understood that beautifying the nation was about more than simple aesthetics, but also quality of life - in both urban and rural areas, and for both the rich and the poor."
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July 11, 2007
Today, attorney George T. Manning, representing former White House Counsel Harriet Miers, rescinded his prior confirmation that Ms. Miers would attend the House Judiciary Committee's hearing on Thursday in response to a subpoena and would assert executive privilege to certain questions posed by the Committee, as directed by the President.
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July 11, 2007
As noted when it was announced, the Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing, "The Use and Misuse of Presidential Clemency Power for Executive Branch Officials." Witnesses will include Ambassador Joseph Wilson; Roger Ada
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July 11, 2007
The House is currently debating the rule for the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, H.R. 2669, with debate on the bill beginning immediately after. The bill will provide the single largest increase in college aid since the GI bill in 1944.
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July 11, 2007
Yesterday Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff was reported to have made the following remarks:
Homeland Security chief warns of 'increased risk'
E.A. Torriero, Chicago Tribune - July 11, 2007
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July 10, 2007
The House Democratic leadership tonight announced that the House will vote later this week on a bill to change course in Iraq. The legislation, sponsored by Armed Services Committee Chairman Ike Skelton, would begin the responsible redeployment of U.S. troops within 120 days and complete redeployment by April 1, 2008.
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July 10, 2007
"'Six months after the President escalated the war in Iraq, American troops have plunged even deeper into that country's civil war, with no end in sight or a clear exit strategy. The President wants more of the same and he refuses to acknowledge the facts on the ground - violence remains high and political reconciliation is non-existent."
Press Release
July 10, 2007
"Pelosi said: 'The American people have rejected the President's failed policies in Iraq and his war without end. The situation on the ground in Iraq is worsening, and the Iraqi government has failed to meet the benchmarks set in law. This week, every Member of the House will have an opportunity to vote to set a new direction in Iraq. The American people want Congress to bring our troops home, refocus our efforts to fighting terrorism, and hold the Bush Administration accountable.'"
Blog Post
July 10, 2007
Six months after the President escalated the war in Iraq, American troops have plunged even deeper into that country's civil war, with no end in sight or a clear exit strategy. The President wants more of the same and he refuses to acknowledge the facts on the ground -- violence remains high and political reconciliation is non-existent.