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Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of Cesar Chavez's Birthday
March 30, 2007
"'Cesar Chavez was one of America's greatest advocates for justice and equality, and a model of service to others. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to witness firsthand Cesar Chavez' tireless commitment to improving the lives of America's farm workers by securing their rights to organize and bargain collectively for fair working conditions."
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Pelosi Spokesman on Bipartisan Delegation to Middle East
March 30, 2007
"'As recommended by the Iraq Study Group, a bipartisan delegation led by Speaker Pelosi intends to discuss a wide range of security issues affecting the United States and the Middle East with representatives of governments in the region, including Syria.'"
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Pelosi: Today's Budget Vote Will Put America's Fiscal House in Order
March 30, 2007
"'Madam Speaker, today this new Congress will put America's fiscal house in order. It will do so by presenting and voting on the Democratic budget, as designed by John Spratt, the Chairman of the Budget Committee, on behalf of the House Democrats. I wish it were coming to the floor with bipartisan support in the Congress. I know it has bipartisan support in the country."
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The Indentured Servitude Abolition Act of 2007
March 30, 2007
From the Education and Labor Committee:

Chairman Miller Introduces Bill to End Indentured Servitude in the U.S. and its Territories

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- To end the indentured servitude of thousands of immigrant workers in the U.S., Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today announced legislation to hold employers and foreign labor contractors responsible for foreign workers recruited for jobs in the United States.

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Politicization & Oversight
March 30, 2007
The Judiciary and Oversight Committees, as well as several others, have been examining the possibly inappropriate politicization of various federal agencies over the past weeks. A variety of stories published today paint a picture of how widespread this practice may be.

Report Faults Interior Appointee

Juliet Eilperin, Washington Post - March 30, 2007

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Giving the Tuskegee Airmen the Heroes' Welcome They Have So Long Deserved
March 30, 2007

"The Tuskegee Airmen left a segregated country to fight in war, and unfortunately they returned to one. Though Hitler was defeated, prejudice was not. Their true heroism lies in fighting for the values of America -- equality, justice, and opportunity -- even when those values were not fully extended to them. Today, we try to right that wrong."

- Speaker Pelosi, 3/29/07

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Following Up on the GSA Hearing
March 29, 2007
Following yesterday's hearing regarding allegations of misconduct at GSA, the Oversight Committee has sent a letter to Karl Rove to learn what other agencies received political presentations and whether federal agencies or resources were used to help Republican candidates.

Letter to Karl Rove (pdf) >>

March 29, 2007

Karl Rove

Assistant to the President,

Deputy Chief of Staff, and Senior Adviser

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. Rove:

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Debate on the Democratic Budget
March 29, 2007
UPDATE: The Democratic budget has passed the House, including the largest veterans' funding increase in American history with no new taxes.

Today, the House will vote on the Democratic Budget. The Democratic budget reflects the country's priorities and values.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi:

"Today, this new Congress will put America's fiscal House in order. It will do so by presenting and voting on the Democratic budget as designed by Mr. Spratt, the Chairman of the Budget Committee, and the House Democrats. I wish that it were coming to the floor with bipartisan support in the Congress, I know that it has bipartisan support in the country."

Read about the Democratic Budget in the current legislation section:

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San Francisco Chronicle: Pelosi Proud of Dems' Work in First 100 Days
March 29, 2007
"Even Republicans conceded that Pelosi, whom they have derided as an out-of-touch San Francisco liberal, has done a good job of keeping the 233 House Democrats together through some tough votes."
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Secretary Gates at Appropriations
March 29, 2007
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is currently testifying before the Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.

Watch the hearing live >>

Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha gives his opening remarks:

Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha:

"Today, because of the Administration's mishandling of the war our United States military is weaker than it was five years ago. Our forces are stretched thin and are caught in what I consider an Iraqi civil war. It is a war that cannot be won solely by the United States military and one that can only be fought by the Iraqis. Our military is being forced by this Administration to abandon its own guidelines, well established guidelines that have been in effect for years."

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