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February 13, 2007
This afternoon, Speaker Pelosi opened up three days of debate on the bipartisan resolution on Iraq expressing support for our troops and disapproving of the President's escalation plan, saying:
Blog Post
February 13, 2007
Republican Representatives John Shadegg and Pete Hoekstra circulated a letter to their colleagues on the Iraq resolution under consideration advising:
Articles
February 13, 2007
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi led the way Tuesday as the Democratic-controlled House embarked on an extraordinary debate over the Iraq war, declaring that the public has decided that President Bush's policies 'have not worked, will not work and must be changed.'"
Blog Post
February 13, 2007
Today, Chairman Waxman introduced two bills to increase government transparency and encourage the discovery of waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer money. Today's hearing provided an opportunity for the Committee to focus on the issues of lobbying and ethics reform in the executive branch. The Committee heard from noted experts and academics on these issues.
Blog Post
February 12, 2007
The Committee on Natural Resources, known as the "Resources Committee" under the previous Chairman Republican Richard Pombo, has announced a hearing to establish a new direction in fulfilling its Constitutional duties:
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February 9, 2007
The hearing focused on the Department of Homeland Security's management of large contracts that rely on private contractors as "system integrators." The Committee focused on two examples of multi-billion dollar contracts: the Deepwater program to develop new ships for the Coast Guard and the Secure Border Initiative to integrate technology and personnel to defend the nation's borders.
Blog Post
February 8, 2007
In his opening statement, Chairman Henry Waxman describes the purpose of the hearing and the work ahead on fixing Medicare Part D:
Press Release
February 8, 2007
"Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today the Members of the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. 'With their commitment to the highest ethical standard, this group of Members will serve with integrity, building on our bipartisan efforts to restore accountability, honesty, and openness to the House of Representatives.' Pelosi said."
Press Release
February 8, 2007
"Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today she has named three new senior staff members to her Speaker's office. Cheryl Parker Rose will serve as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, replacing Lorraine C. Miller who was recently elected Clerk of the House. Ellen Qualls will serve in a new position, Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning; and Joseph Onek will be Senior Counsel to the Speaker.
“These three individuals bring impressive credentials and knowledge as well as national and state experience to the Speaker's operations. I look forward to working closely with each of them as we address the priorities of the American people,” Pelosi said."