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From the Education and Labor Committee:

On behalf of all Members of Congress, today I express my deepest condolences to the family of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald, especially her husband, her five children, and her five grandchildren.

Since learning of her illness, her many friends in Congress have expressed their love and respect for her.

Today is Earth Day, giving our country an opportunity to focus on the key challenges facing us in preserving our planet.

"Last Friday, Pelosi shook everyone's hands and posed for pictures with each one of the 300 guests, but it didn't cost anyone a dime."

The House has passed the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, by a vote of 269-134.

Passage came after defeat of a Republican motion to recommit with instructions. As background, the C-Span Congressional Glossary provides the following definition:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Majority Whip James Clyburn, Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel, Caucus Vice Chairman John Larson, and Assistant to the Speaker Xavier Becerra sent a letter to President Bush today to call his attention to crucial facts regarding the funding of the troops in Iraq and the debate on a timetable for withdrawal.

Below is the text of the letter:

April 20, 2007

The President

The White House

Washington, D.C. 20500

Dear Mr. President:

From the Education and Labor Committee:

Corruption in Reading First Program Shows Need for Additional Safeguards in the Law

During Hearing, Inspector General Confirms that Referral Has Been Made to Justice in Wake of Scandal