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» Congress Sends College Cost Reduction Act to President, September 19, 2007 This bill makes the largest investment in student aid in 60 years, at no new cost to taxpayers.

» Petraeus and Crocker Testimony Show Little Political Progress in Iraq, September 12, 2007 Reaction to Petraeus/Crocker testimony on situation in Iraq.

» Congress Remembers Victims of 9/11, September 11, 2007 On Monday, the House passed a resolution commemorating the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

» Recent Iraq Reports Show Unsatisfactory Progress, September 10, 2007 Three Iraq reports in recent weeks all conclude that progress is unsatisfactory.

» House Democrats Are Moving America in a New Direction, August 27, 2007 Read more about the accomplishments of the New Direction Congress.

» House Passes CHAMP Act, August 03, 2007 On Wednesday, the House passed legislation reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program and protecting Medicare for America's seniors.

» House Passes Landmark Lobbying Reform Bill, July 31, 2007 Today the House passed the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act with overwhelming bipartisan support by a vote of 411-8.

» House Passes 9/11 Commission Recommendations, July 27, 2007 Today, the House passed the 9/11 Commission recommendations on how to make America safer.

» Minimum Wage Increase Is on the Way, July 24, 2007 On July 24th, the federal minimum wage increases for the first time in a decade.

» Despite Disturbing NIE Report on Terrorism, Senate Republicans Continue to Obstruct Change in Iraq, July 18, 2007 The NIE report released on July 17 concluded that al-Qaeda has reconstituted. Despite this, Senate Republicans will not change course in Iraq in order to refocus on the war on terror.

» Democrats Pass Minimum Wage; First Increase to Take Effect July 24, July 17, 2007 As a result of legislation passed by the Democratic-led Congress, the first increase in the minimum wage in a decade will take place on July 24, 2007.

» House Passes Responsible Redeployment from Iraq Act, July 13, 2007 On Thursday, the House passed legislation that requires the redeployment of U.S. troops to begin within 120 days of enactment and be completed by April 1, 2008.

» House Passes Single Largest Investment in College Aid Since G.I. Bill, July 11, 2007 Today the House passed the largest investment in college aid since the 1944 G.I. Bill, at no new cost to taxpayers.

» House to Vote on Single Largest Increase in College Aid Since G.I. Bill, July 10, 2007 On Thursday, the House will consider the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, the largest single increase in college aid since the G.I. Bill - at no new cost to taxpayers.

» Energy Independence Day, July 03, 2007 This July, the House will begin an ambitious legislative agenda to reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil.

» House Democrats Are Moving America in a New Direction, Making Progress for the American People, June 27, 2007 The 110th Congress is making progress on the American people’s priorities, despite intense opposition from President Bush and Rubberstamp Republicans on many issues.

» House Honors Commitment to Veterans, Provides Much-Needed Funding for VA, June 18, 2007 This Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill increases the VA budget by $6.7 billion above the Fiscal Year 2007 level, the largest increase in the 77-year history of the Department of Veterans Affairs and $3.8 billion above the President’s request.

» House Begins Consideration of Appropriations Bills that Invest in America's Priorities, June 12, 2007 Democrats are building on the change we have brought to Washington over the last five months by bringing the first of 12 bills that will fund all government programs to the House Floor today. These important bills will continue to move our country in a new direction.

» House Passes Stem Cell Bill, Urge President to Sign Into Law, June 08, 2007 The House passes the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act

» House Democrats Restore Openness and Accountability to the House, Pass Strong Lobbying Reform, June 05, 2007 Summary and statements on the passing of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act.

» House Democrats Are Moving America in a New Direction, May 29, 2007 After only five months of the 110th Congress, the new Democratic majority in the House is passing important legislation that addresses the key priorities of the American people and moves our nation in a new direction.

» Democrats Pass a Fiscally Responsible Budget Plan, May 17, 2007 House and Senate reach agreement on FY 2008 budget.

» Democrats Are Focused On Achieving Energy Independence, May 14, 2007 Democratic Leadership statements on Bush's Energy Plan.

» House Democrats Have Strong Record of Accomplishments, May 09, 2007 After being in office for just four months, House Democrats have listened to the American people and passed legislation that addresses their priorities to make America safer, grow our economy, care for our children and families, preserve our planet, and restore accountability.

» Democrats Disappointed President Ignored Will of American People and Vetoed Funds for Troops, May 02, 2007 Statements from Democratic leaders following President Bush's veto of the Iraq Accountability Act.

 

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