From House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers: Today, United States District Judge John Bates denied the Administration's request for a stay of his July 31 ruling that no White House official is immune from Congressional subpoena. The effect of the … Continue reading
Today, the Census Bureau released a report on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage. Despite a small increase in 2007, real median household income is still below that of 2000, and the number of people living in poverty grew to … Continue reading
The Chinese government is repeatedly breaking their commitments it made to the international community on freedom of the press and human rights. As the New York Times reported, “the police have detained people who sought permission to protest”, sentenced two … Continue reading
A new Wall Street Journal/NBC Poll released today shows the American people want a comprehensive energy policy that encourages investment in clean, renewable energy and increases our domestic supply. The Republican “Drill Only” approach is insufficient. In fact, nearly two … Continue reading
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Today we mourn the death of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, even as we fondly recall her life and accomplishments. Her passing … Continue reading
The Office of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones released the following statement: Washington, D.C. – It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, beloved mother to Mervyn Jones II, sister to Barbara … Continue reading
House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Stephanie Tubbs Jones: Today, we all mourn the loss of our friend and colleague, Stephanie Tubbs Jones. Stephanie was a strong, principled leader and an … Continue reading
On behalf of all Members of Congress, I express my deepest condolences on the sudden death of our friend and colleague, Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, to all who loved her, particularly her son, Mervyn Leroy Jones, II, and her sister, … Continue reading
House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn today commented on the passing of Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones: I was stunned by the news today of the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones. There is a great gap where she stood … Continue reading
Speaker Pelosi delivered the Democratic Radio Address this morning. In her address, she discusses energy legislation the New Direction Congress has brought forward to combat rising energy and gas prices and to invest in renewable resources. Speaker Pelosi states, “during … Continue reading