Speaker Pelosi and House Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt announced their support for Dr. Douglas W. Elmendorf to become Director of the Congressional Budget Office. Under the Budget Act, the Director is appointed by the Speaker of the House and … Continue reading
Several recent news reports highlight the failure of the Bush Administration to protect the taxpayers as Congress intended when we wrote tough accountability in the Troubled Asset Relief Program. It is unacceptable to Congress and to taxpayers that the Treasury … Continue reading
Today, President-elect Obama nominated Rep. Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor: Speaker Pelosi: I applaud President-elect Obama's selection of my colleague and friend Congresswoman Hilda Solis to serve as America's next Labor Secretary. Hilda Solis' tenure in Congress has been … Continue reading
The President's announcement this morning provides an opportunity for the American automakers to become viable and competitive while securing millions of jobs. The auto companies and all other parties now must engage in comprehensive negotiations that will require all parties … Continue reading
While current law already protects the religious beliefs of health care providers and professionals, the Bush Administration’s Health and Human Services issued a ‘refusal clause’ rule today that is so broad it could limit women’s access to comprehensive health care … Continue reading
This afternoon Senator Feinstein, Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, announced the program for the 56th Presidential Inauguration on January 20, 2009: Musical Selections The United States Marine Band Musical Selections The San Francisco Boys Chorus and … Continue reading
From the Ways and Means Committee: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA) inquired today about efforts by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist taxpayers during the upcoming tax filing season. Among other things, … Continue reading
Today, Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Paulson urging him to adopt accountability protections identical to those passed by the House last week in the Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act saying, “given the … Continue reading
Today, President-elect Obama's nominated Steven Chu for Energy Secretary, Carol Browner for White House policy coordinator for energy and climate issues, Lisa Jackson for Environmental Protection Agency Administrator and Nancy Sutley for Director of the White House Council on Environmental … Continue reading
Today, GAO released a report requested by Reps. Dingell, Rangel, Waxman, Stark, and Pallone on Medicare Advantage private fee-for-service (PFFS). The report finds that PFFS plans expose beneficiaries to serious financial risk, leaving them to bear much of the cost … Continue reading