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Debbie Wasserman Schultz, in her new role as a member of the JudiciaryCommittee, today witnessed first hand the disrespectful conduct of the Republican majority at a Committee hearing today, requested by the Democratic minority, to hear testimony on civil rights and civil liberties abuses resulting from the USA Patriot Act.
As such, the JudiciaryCommittee is holding hearings on the reauthorization of the USA Patriot Act.
In response, the JudiciaryCommittee Democrats invoked Rule11 of the House rules allowing us to request our own hearing, which the Chairman held this morning, on a Friday, even though the House adjourned on Thursday and most members had returned to their districts.
In November of last year, the American people spoke with loud and firm voices; their votes which changed the majority party in both the House and the Senate was without question a direct mandate to put a hold on the President’s policies and to return America to vital principles without which this country cannot be.
Judiciary Panel Approves Mukasey[IMG ]4 hours ago - By Laurie Kellman, AP Writer The JudiciaryCommittee advanced Attorney General designate Michael Mukasey's nomination to the Senate floor Tuesday, virtually ensuring confirmation for a former judge ensnarled in bitter controversy over terrorism-era prisoner interrogations.
Judiciary Panel Approves Mukasey[IMG ]6 hours ago - By Laurie Kellman, AP Writer The JudiciaryCommittee advanced Attorney General designate Michael Mukasey's nomination to the Senate floor Tuesday, virtually ensuring confirmation for a former judge ensnarled in bitter controversy over terrorism-era prisoner interrogations.
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