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USA Today: Nancy Pelosi Speaks About Being a Mom
May 10, 2007
"Mother's Day this Sunday is historic here because it's the first time a top congressional leader has been one of the honorees. As speaker of the House, Pelosi is also the first woman ever to come so close to the presidency, second in the constitutional line of succession. But Pelosi wants no one to forget that she started out in more traditional women's work. "
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Pelosi: 'Benchmarks Without Consequences and Enforcement are Meaningless'
May 10, 2007
Washington, D.C. -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement today in response to President Bush's remarks on the war in Iraq, in which he said he would accept benchmarks:

"The President has long said he supports benchmarks; what he fails to accept is accountability for failing to meet those benchmarks. Benchmarks without consequences and enforcement are meaningless, a blank check. The American people, retired military commanders, and a growing bipartisan majority in both the House and the Senate reject giving President Bush a blank check to pursue the war in Iraq.

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Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Hearing on Contracting
May 10, 2007
The Appropriations Defense Subcommittee will be holding a hearing at 10:00, "Contracting Out." Robert Greenwald, who has done a great deal of work on contractors and fraud in Iraq, will be testifying. Rep. Jim Moran, who is presiding over the hearing, gives opening remarks:

Rep. Moran:

"Some abuse results from unscrupulous practices that have resulted in criminal charges or sanctions. And of course in the beginning of our entry into Iraq, it was a cash economy, and a cash economy is very difficult to operate in a way that is beyond reproach and can be held accountable subsequently."

Robert Greenwald:

"In my research, we were also pained to discover the role of private, for-profit contractors in the tragedy that we all know as Abu Ghraib..."

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Judiciary Committee Hearing with Attorney General Gonzales
May 10, 2007
The Judiciary Committee is currently holding an oversight hearing on the United States Department of Justice. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is testifying on the firing of US Attorneys.

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Chairman John Conyers gives opening remarks:

Chairman Conyers:

"And when we learn this morning, page A1, Washington Post, that another US Attorney in Missouri was forced out contrary to repeated assurances that the eight US Attorneys whose circumstances we've been examining for the past few months were the entire list, it makes us wonder when we will get the entire report, truthful report about this matter."

Chairman John Conyers questions the Attorney General:

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Three Hearings This Morning
May 10, 2007
The Judiciary Committee will be holding a hearing at 9:30, "Oversight Hearing on the United States Department of Justice." Attorney General Gonzales will be testifying.

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The Appropriations Defense Subcommittee will be holding a hearing at 10:00, "Contracting Out." Robert Greenwald will be testifying.

Watch the hearing live >>

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Hearing on the President's Task Force on Veterans
May 9, 2007
The Veterans Affairs Committee has just concluded a hearing, "The Results of the President's Task Force on Returning Global War on Terror Heroes." Reps. Harry Mitchell (AZ-05), Tim Walz (MN-01), and Phil Hare (IL-17) questioned Veterans Affairs Secretary James Nicholson:
Rep. Mitchell:
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The Revised Iraq Accountability Act
May 9, 2007
The revised Iraq Accountability Act (HR 2206) supports our troops and holds President Bush and the Iraqi government accountable. This bill requires the President to confront the realities of the Iraq war and take account of the facts on the ground. It fully funds the troops over the next two-three months -- ensuring that they have everything they need to conduct their mission. It appropriates $42.8 billion immediately and requires the President to report to Congress in July, guaranteeing two votes by Congress, to determine if a second installment of requested funding is released.
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Pelosi on Iraq Veto Threat: 'President Has Again Chosen Confrontation Over Cooperation'
May 9, 2007
"'With this latest veto threat, the President has once again chosen confrontation over cooperation. For four years, the President has refused to pay for this war responsibly, and it is his veto of the Iraq Accountability Act - which gave him more than he asked for - that brings us to this point today."
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Pelosi: Homeland Security Bill Provides for the Safety and Security of the American People
May 9, 2007
"'This evening, the House will have the opportunity to fulfill our first responsibility as elected officials - to provide for the safety and security of the American people. The Homeland Security Authorization bill addresses critical funding needs for the Department of Homeland Security, authorizing funding above the President's request in order to address essential priorities that have been underfunded over the past few years."
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Pelosi Statement on the Passage of the Student Loan Sunshine Act
May 9, 2007
"'Today, the House will take much needed action to clean up the student loan industry and ensure that students and their families can trust the student aid system they rely on to afford college."
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