Speaker Pelosi and Energy and Water Appropriations Committee Ranking Member David Hobson of Ohio, joined by a delegation of the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, chaired by Congressman Ed Markey of Massachusetts, released this statement following their … Continue reading
From Subcommittee Chairman Jerrold Nadler: Chairman Nadler Announces Hearings Series: “The Constitution in Crisis: The State of Civil Liberties in America” Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee to Explore Administration Programs Threatening Americans’ Liberties; Kicks Off with June 7 … Continue reading
Having returned this afternoon from a bipartisan fact-finding mission to Greenland and European capitals that focused on global warming, I have to say I am disappointed by the President's announcement today. After years of inaction and denial, on the eve … Continue reading
From the Education and Labor Committee: Federal Trade Commission Launches Inquiry Requested by Chairman Miller into Deceptive Lender Marketing Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry requested by U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) into the … Continue reading
NASA Chief Questions Urgency of Global Warming NPR Morning Edition – May 31, 2007 It has been mentioned that NASA is not spending as much money as it could to study climate change — global warming — from space. Are … Continue reading
From the Homeland Security Committee: Thompson to Hold Hearing on TB Incident May 30, 2007 (WASHINGTON) — In response to the recent tuberculosis incident, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, will hold a full … Continue reading
The Inspector General at the Department of Justice, Glenn Fine, informed the Judiciary Committee today that he was expanding his investigation of the U.S. Attorneys issue to consider additional concerns about improper politicization taking place within the Department. Chairman John … Continue reading
The decision by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez not to renew the license of Radio Caracas Television in order to silence criticism is exactly the kind of action that raises concern about his leadership. President Chavez should know that efforts to … Continue reading
From the Education and Labor Committee: Congress Needs to Address Supreme Court Decision on Employment Discrimination, says Chairman Miller WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, today said that the 5-4 Supreme … Continue reading
Today, the bipartisan Congressional Delegation met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Speaker Pelosi applauded Chancellor Merkel’s extraordinary leadership in fighting climate change and stated, “we are trying to preserve the planet, which many in our country, including I, believe is … Continue reading