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Coming Together to Stop Global Warming
July 6, 2007

"We hold our children's future in our hands -- not our grandchildren,
or great-grandchildren, but our own children."

- Speaker Pelosi

Last week, Speaker Pelosi signed the "Live Earth Pledge," rededicating herself and Congress to combating global warming. The "Live Earth" pledge includes demanding that the United States "join an international treaty within the next two years that cuts global warming pollution by 90 percent in developed countries and by more than half worldwide," committing to taking "personal action to help solve the climate crisis," and fighting "for laws and policies that expand the use of renewable energy sources and reduce dependence on oil and coal."

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Live Earth Will Engage and Encourage Millions Around the World to Take Concrete Actions
July 6, 2007
The adverse environmental and economic impacts of global warming are clear and the science is undeniable. I commend Vice President Al Gore for his dedication to solving the greatest environmental challenge ever faced by humanity, and I am proud to be a signer of the Live Earth pledge. Live Earth will engage and encourage millions around the world to take concrete actions to prevent global warming and preserve our planet for future generations.

In Congress, we are leading by example. One of my first acts as Speaker was to create the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming to focus Congress' attention on the impending climate crisis.

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Markey: Live Earth Climate Crisis Chorus Must Be Heard by Washington
July 6, 2007
Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, issued a statment today saying that the Live Earth concerts happening tomorrow must be followed by strong action from leaders in Washington to cut global warming pollution:

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Sixth Circuit Decision Highlights Need for Congressional Oversight
July 6, 2007
House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI) issued the following statement on the Sixth Circuit's decision regarding warrantless wiretapping today:

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Pelosi: 'Live Earth Will Engage and Encourage Millions Around the World to Take Concrete Actions'
July 6, 2007
"'The adverse environmental and economic impacts of global warming are clear and the science is undeniable. I commend Vice President Al Gore for his dedication to solving the greatest environmental challenge ever faced by humanity, and I am proud to be a signer of the Live Earth pledge. Live Earth will engage and encourage millions around the world to take concrete actions to prevent global warming and preserve our planet for future generations."
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Will Senator Domenici and Other Republicans Vote for Change of Course in Iraq?
July 5, 2007
Another senior Republican senator has broken with the failed Iraq policy of President Bush. Senator Domenici's March 2008 timetable is consistent with the legislation Democrats have proposed as recently as June 29 to redeploy our troops and reflects the recommendations of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group. Yet President Bush and most of his party in the House and Senate remain firmly committed to a policy that has failed and a war without end.

Senator Warner's benchmarks, Senator Lugar's declaration, and the realization by Senators Domenici and Voinovich that a change is needed in Iraq demonstrate bipartisan support for an end to the war. Now the question is whether they will join in a bipartisan way in voting to change course in Iraq and to bring our troops home?

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Pelosi: Will Domenici and Other Republicans Vote for Change of Course in Iraq?
July 5, 2007
"'Another senior Republican senator has broken with the failed Iraq policy of President Bush. Senator Domenici's March 2008 timetable is consistent with the legislation Democrats have proposed as recently as June 29 to redeploy our troops and reflects the recommendations of the bipartisan Iraq Study Group. Yet President Bush and most of his party in the House and Senate remain firmly committed to a policy that has failed and a war without end."
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Oversight Committee Schedules Hearing on US Embassy in Baghdad
July 5, 2007
From the Oversight Committee:

Oversight Committee Announces Hearing on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in the U.S. Embassy Construction Project in Baghdad's Green Zone

WASHINGTON, DC -- On Thursday, July 26, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on construction delays and problems plaguing the U.S. Embassy construction project in Baghdad, a $592 million project. The hearing will examine the performance, billing, and labor practices of government contractors, including the record of oversight of contractors by the United States government. The Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs has also been reviewing these matters.

WHEN: 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26

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Response from DOT on Inquiry into Lobbying of Congress
July 5, 2007
As first noted here on June 13th, Chairman Henry Waxman of the Oversight Committee has been investigating apparent attempts by the Department of Transportation to lobby Congress regarding California's efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Chairman Waxman wrote to Mary E. Peters, Secretary of the Department, and included the following transcript of a message received by a Congressional staffer:

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Judiciary Committee Schedules Hearing on Use and Misuse of Presidential Clemency Power
July 3, 2007
UPDATE: The time of this hearing has been changed to NOON on Wednesday, June 11, 2007.

From the Judiciary Committee:

House Judiciary Committee to Address Presidential Clemency Power

(Washington, DC)- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers, Jr. announced that he will be holding a full committee hearing next week titled, "The Use and Misuse of Presidential Clemency Power for Executive Branch Officials." The hearing will be held next Wednesday, July 11, at noon in the committee's hearing room, 2141 Rayburn House Office Building.

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