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April 18, 2007
| Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel: "During his tour of the Middle East yesterday, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said, 'The debate in Congress has been helpful in demonstrating to the Iraqis that American patience is limited.'..." |
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April 18, 2007
Today the House will consider the Shareholder Vote on Executive Compensation Act, which was introduced by Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank in March. Yesterday the Financial Services Committee issued the following release on the bill, and we will have further coverage this afternoon:
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April 17, 2007
The Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight has just concluded a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Europe: "Extraordinary Rendition in U.S.
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April 17, 2007
Washington, D.C. -- House floor action this week on the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 is the latest by the Democratic-led Congress to help ensure that American taxpayers get an effective and efficient government at the most affordable cost.
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April 17, 2007
"'As Americans pay our taxes this week, we deserve a government that reflects our priorities for the future, but also respects the value of taxpayer dollars,' said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. 'From taxpayer protections, to 'pay-as-you-go' spending discipline, to reforms in government contracting, Democrats are restoring accountability and fiscal responsibility to Washington.'"
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April 17, 2007
The Committee on Science and Technology, chaired by Rep.
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April 17, 2007
The Oversight Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs is holding a hearing to examine the Pentagon's subsequent response to the Subcommittee's March 5 field hearing on allegations of unacceptable care and living conditions of wounded soldiers housed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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April 17, 2007
An op-ed today by the respective chairmen of the House and Senate Appropriations committees closes with the following:
Bush's choice on funding the troops
House Appropriations Chairman Dave Obey and Senate Appropriations Chairman Robert Byrd
Christian Science Monitor - April 17, 2007