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March 16, 2007
"'We offer a warm welcome to the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, and to the political leaders from Northern Ireland who are with us today. We commend the Taoiseach and Prime Minister Blair for their ongoing efforts on behalf of peace in Northern Ireland. Their commitment to the peace process has strengthened the hopes of all who care deeply about Northern Ireland and who believe that the power should be shared by the parties in the new government and exercised for the lasting benefit of all the people of Northern Ireland."
Press Release
March 16, 2007
"Washington, D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, President Pro Tempore of the Senate Robert Byrd, Chairman Carl Levin of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chairman Charles Rangel of the House Ways and Means Committee announced today that the Congressional Gold Medal will be conferred upon the Tuskegee Airman in recognition of their heroism during World War II. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, March 29."
Press Release
March 16, 2007
"'The Tuskegee Airmen performed heroically during World War II, serving with honor and distinction,' said Speaker Pelosi and Leader Reid. 'Their unwavering commitment to protect and serve their country even in the face of segregation and discrimination is an inspiration befitting the highest congressional honor.'"
Press Release
March 16, 2007
"'Four years ago on Monday, our nation launched an ill-conceived war of choice in Iraq. The war has claimed the lives of nearly 3,200 American troops; wounded tens of thousands more, thousands of them grievously. It has brought our military's readiness to the lowest levels since the Vietnam war, cost billions of dollars; and significantly damaged the standing of the United States in the eyes of the world."
Blog Post
March 16, 2007
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is holding a hearing on whether White House officials followed appropriate procedures for safeguarding the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. Here Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-07) and Chairman Henry Waxman question Dr. James Knodell, Director of the Office of Security in the White House, on whether there was ever a White House investigation into the leak:
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Blog Post
March 16, 2007
The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has just completed a hearing on whether White House officials followed appropriate procedures for safeguarding the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. The opening statements of Chairman Henry Waxman and former covert CIA Agent Valerie Plame, as well as questioning from Rep. Paul Hodes (NH-02) and Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-03) provide valuable context to the entire affair.
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Blog Post
March 16, 2007
Six senior retired military officers sent a letter today to Speaker Pelosi, and all Members of Congress, urging immediate action to protect our troops, address our military readiness, and hold the Iraqi government accountable.
Dear Members of the 110th Congress,We are writing to urge you to take immediate action to protect our troops.
We are concerned that the plan to deploy additional troops to Iraq, coupled with the serious readiness deficiencies, have left our armed forces in a state of emergency.
Blog Post
March 16, 2007
At 10:00 this morning the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will webcast a hearing on whether White House officials followed appropriate procedures for safeguarding the identity of CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson. At the hearing, the Committee will receive testimony from Ms. Wilson and other experts regarding the disclosure and internal White House security procedures for protecting her identity from disclosure and responding to the leak after it occurred.
Blog Post
March 15, 2007
By a vote of 347-73, the House passed the Accountability in Contracting Act this afternoon. This legislation requires federal agencies to limit the use of abuse-prone contracts and increases transparency and accountability in federal contracts. The Oversight Committee has proven that "under the Bush Administration, the "shadow government" of private companies working under federal contract has exploded in size.
Press Release
March 15, 2007
"'Today's vote in the House Appropriations Committee on the Iraq war is a victory for the American people who want the Congress to do what the President has not: propose a plan to bring the war to an end. It is a victory for those who want our troops to have the equipment and training on which their lives depend, and a victory for those who believe that our nation must keep its promises to our wounded troops and veterans."