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May 31, 2007
From Subcommittee Chairman Jerrold Nadler:
Chairman Nadler Announces Hearings Series: "The Constitution in Crisis: The State of Civil Liberties in America"Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee to Explore Administration Programs Threatening Americans' Liberties;
Kicks Off with June 7 Hearing on NSA Wiretapping Program
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May 31, 2007
Having returned this afternoon from a bipartisan fact-finding mission to Greenland and European capitals that focused on global warming, I have to say I am disappointed by the President's announcement today. After years of inaction and denial, on the eve of the G-8 Summit, the President has finally acknowledged the severity of the global warming threat and agreed that we need a follow-up agreement to the Kyoto Protocol that he has spent most of his Administration studiously ignoring.
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May 31, 2007
From the Education and Labor Committee:
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May 31, 2007
NASA Chief Questions Urgency of Global Warming
NPR Morning Edition - May 31, 2007
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May 30, 2007
"'The decision by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez not to renew the license of Radio Caracas Television in order to silence criticism is exactly the kind of action that raises concern about his leadership. President Chavez should know that efforts to suppress the media will not only ultimately fail, but are also a detriment to one of the pillars democracy: freedom of expression. He should reconsider this ill-advised decision."
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May 30, 2007
"In a letter last week to Parliament President Nabih Berri, Pelosi and Lantos charged him with 'thwarting the democratic will of the Lebanese people as well as the will of the international community.'"
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May 30, 2007
From the Homeland Security Committee:
Thompson to Hold Hearing on TB IncidentMay 30, 2007 (WASHINGTON) -- In response to the recent tuberculosis incident, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, will hold a full committee hearing entitled "The XDR Tuberculosis Incident: A Poorly Coordinated Federal Response to an Incident with Homeland Security Implications."
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 @ 10am
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May 30, 2007
The Inspector General at the Department of Justice, Glenn Fine, informed the Judiciary Committee today that he was expanding his investigation of the U.S. Attorneys issue to consider additional concerns about improper politicization taking place within the Department. Chairman John Conyers issued the following statement:
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May 30, 2007
The decision by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez not to renew the license of Radio Caracas Television in order to silence criticism is exactly the kind of action that raises concern about his leadership. President Chavez should know that efforts to suppress the media will not only ultimately fail, but are also a detriment to one of the pillars democracy: freedom of expression. He should reconsider this ill-advised decision.
The United States Senate has already called upon the Organization of American States to respond appropriately, and the House may consider similar action soon.