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February 27, 2007
More of the people's business being done in the People's House. From the Education & Labor Committee:
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February 27, 2007
Today, the Washington Post asks the question, "When is $4 million really $2.8 million?" and continues:
Blog Post
February 27, 2007
As has been widely reported, the risk posed by the inordinate strain on our troops and our military continues to grow, and has been fully recognized at the top levels of our military:
Gen. Pace: Military capability eroding
Associated Press - February 27, 2007
Blog Post
February 27, 2007
Whereas many derided the previous Congress as the "Do-nothing Congress," every day now one can see the wheels turning in innumerable committees and subcommittees to protect and expand opportunity for working Americans. An example of that can be found in a new report out on mine safety from the Education and Labor Committee -- but first some background.
Articles
February 27, 2007
"Pelosi will deliver the keynote address at the National Farmers Union's 105th annual convention. Her focus will be on opportunities for development in rural communities, with special attention to increasing the use of renewable fuels. The speaker recognizes that there is common ground on which the party's environmentally-conscious base can stand with farmers, and she is paying a lot of attention to that turf."
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February 27, 2007
Lawmakers to scrutinize Walter Reed
Jonathan E. Kaplan, The Hill - February 27, 2007
Blog Post
February 26, 2007
Last June, Armed Services Chairman Ike Skelton asked Army chief of staff, Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, "Are you comfortable with the readiness level for the non-deployed units that are in the continental United States?" Gen.
Press Release
February 26, 2007
"Washington, D.C. - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi today released the following statement calling on President Bush to support the efforts by Democrats to provide the states with the needed funds to cover the shortfalls for the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP):
'President Bush heard again this weekend from Democratic and Republican governors that unless Washington moves quickly to help states cover the $745 million shortfall in the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) soon, the health coverage of many children will be in jeopardy."
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February 26, 2007
Troops' needs not met, psychological group says
Gregg Zoroya, USA Today - February 25, 2007
Blog Post
February 26, 2007
Throughout the next week, Appropriations subcommittees will begin hearings on the fiscal year 2008 budget. The process begins with evaluating the president's budget request, and moving on from there.