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June 26, 2007
The Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security is currently holding a hearing, "Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws - The Issues."
Blog Post
June 25, 2007
The House has passed the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, H.R. 1281, which would prohibit and punish deceptive practices that aim to keep voters away from the polls on Election Day.
Press Release
June 25, 2007
"'The right to vote is the very foundation of our democracy. More than 40 years ago, the Voting Rights Act guaranteed millions of Americans an equal opportunity to participate in the electoral process. Unfortunately, the problems with voting in the last four election cycles have many Americans concerned their voices will not be heard."
Blog Post
June 25, 2007
The Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties is currently holding a hearing, "The U.S.
Blog Post
June 22, 2007
From the Education and Labor Committee:
Rep. Miller and Top Democrats Introduce Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay ActLegislation would remedy recent Supreme Court decision to severely limit workers' ability to bring pay discrimination claims
Press Release
June 22, 2007
"'The bipartisan State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill provides a new direction for our foreign assistance initiatives that will help defend our country, preserve our planet, and express the compassion of the American people for those that suffer from hunger, disease and extreme poverty."
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June 22, 2007
The Oversight Committee is currently holding a hearing, "The Government's Response to the Nation's Emergency Room Crisis." Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-07) is chairing the proceedings.
Blog Post
June 22, 2007
As noted here yesterday, Chairman Henry Waxman of the Oversight Committee has written to Vice President Cheney regarding the fact that he exempted his office from the presidential order that establishes government-wide procedures for safeguarding classified national security information.
Press Release
June 21, 2007
"'We look forward to having a serious discussion of issues raised by many of our Members relating to democracy in Vietnam, about our trade relationship, and other issues that the President wishes to discuss."