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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."
Press Release
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.'"
Press Release
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."
Blog Post
Blog Post
March 30, 2007
Blog Post
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
Blog Post
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.
Blog Post
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.
Articles
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."
Blog Post
March 29, 2007
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates is currently testifying before the Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.
Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha gives his opening remarks: