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Pelosi Statement on Meeting Today with Colombian President
May 3, 2007
"'Today, Members of Congress had a productive meeting with President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia. Many of us expressed our growing concerns about the serious allegations of connections between illegal paramilitary forces and a number of high-ranking Colombian officials. It is essential that the Colombian government investigate and prosecute such officials, including those at high levels. Those within Colombia who are calling for full disclosure about paramilitary influence should be commended for their constructive efforts to build a stronger democracy.'"
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Bonuses at the VA
May 3, 2007
Lawmakers want VA to explain bonuses

Hope Yen, Associated Press - May 3, 2007

Congressional leaders on Thursday demanded that the Veterans Affairs secretary explain hefty bonuses for senior department officials involved in crafting a budget that came up $1 billion short and jeopardized veterans' health care.

Rep. Harry Mitchell, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee on oversight, said he would hold hearings to investigate after The Associated Press reported that budget officials at the Veterans Affairs Department received bonuses ranging up to $33,000.

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Hate Crimes Prevention Act Passes
May 3, 2007
H.R. 1592, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act, has passed by a vote of 237-180:

Speaker Pelosi:

"Every day we that we come to this floor we pledge allegiance to the flag and at the end of that pledge we say, 'liberty and justice for all.' And that is what today is about...Hate crimes have no place in America - no place where we pledge every morning 'with liberty and justice for all.' We must act to end hate crimes and save lives.

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Hate Crimes Prevention Act
May 3, 2007
Today, the House is considering H.R. 1592, the Hate Crimes Prevention Act. This bipartisan bill focuses on providing new resources to help state and local law enforcement agencies prevent and prosecute hate crimes. It also closes gaps in current federal hate crimes law.

Hate crimes have no place in America and all Americans have a right to feel safe in their community. Though there has been a federal hate crimes law since 1968, hate crimes continue to be widespread and persistent - more than 113,000 hate crimes have been documented by the FBI since 1991. In 2005 alone, there were 7,163 reported hate crimes.

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James Comey Explains the Stakes
May 3, 2007
The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law has concluded its hearing: "The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy." Former deputy attorney general James Comey testified, and in an exchange with Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04) explained what would be at stake if hirings inside the Department of Justice were revealed as political:
Comey:
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Judiciary Committee Hearing on Fired US Attorneys
May 3, 2007
The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law is currently holding a hearing: "The Continuing Investigation into the U.S. Attorneys Controversy." The hearing is being aired on C-Span 3.

Chairwoman Sánchez:

"While we appreciate the Justice Department's general cooperation with our investigation, the Department has withheld materials that are clearly related to the mass firing and were requested by the committee, including unredacted documents with key information. Chairman Conyers has issued a subpoeana for their production, and the deadline for their production has passed. Although the President has publicly pledged to get to truth of the matter, the White House continues to be an obstacle in concluding this investigation."

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The Improving Head Start Act of 2007
May 2, 2007
By a strong bipartisan vote of 365-48, the House voted today to improve and reauthorize the Head Start early childhood development and education program. The Improving Head Start Act of 2007 helps more children arrive at school ready to succeed by: improving Head Start's teacher and classroom quality; expanding access to the program; increasing coordination between Head Start and state and local early childhood services; and strengthening Head Start's accountability.
Rep. Kathy Castor
(FL-11):
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Speaker Pelosi & Democratic Whip Clyburn Respond to Meeting at the White House
May 2, 2007
Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke at a brief press availability at the White House this afternoon following a bicameral bipartisan leadership meeting with President Bush today. Below are her remarks:

"Good afternoon. The Congressional leadership just had a positive meeting with President Bush, where he expressed his willingness to work together, in good faith, and take the right approach to come together to find our common ground.

"Yesterday, the Congress sent a bill to the President, which we believe honored the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. It supported our troops, it honored the sacrifices of our veterans, and it held the Iraqis accountable.

"The President chose to veto the bill. We made our position clear. He made his position clear. Now it is time for us to try to work together, to come together.

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Pelosi: 'Democrats Are Committed to Ending this War; We Hope to Do So in Unison with the President'
May 2, 2007
"'Good afternoon. The Congressional leadership just had a positive meeting with President Bush, where he expressed his willingness to work together, in good faith, and take the right approach to come together to find our common ground."
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Pelosi: 'Democrats Are Committed to Ending this War; We Hope to Do So in Unison with the President'
May 2, 2007
"'Good afternoon. The Congressional leadership just had a positive meeting with President Bush, where he expressed his willingness to work together, in good faith, and take the right approach to come together to find our common ground."
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