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Topic: House Democratic Caucus

	New Debate on Iraq War in House; Democratic Caucus Embroiled (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, who also opposed Bush's decision to go to war, urged her colleagues to vote for the measure so Democrats would appear united behind the troops in the Persian Gulf.
		House Democratic leaders are nervous that voting for a new measure that challenges the president's foreign policy while military men and women are fighting in Iraq may be seen as unpatriotic.
		Jim Marshall, a freshman Democrat from Georgia and Vietnam veteran, crashed her press conference and noted that, under caucus rules, she would have to wait five days before her motion could be heard.
	www.commondreams.org /cgi-bin/print.cgi?file=/headlines03/0326-09.htm (630 words)

	House Democratic Caucus Records (Library of Congress)
		The caucus, which first met in 1796, is an arm of the Democratic party comprising party members serving as elected or appointed members of the United States House of Representatives.
		It promulgates House and caucus rules, determines members' committee assignments, and serves as the means by which the party organizes the House and selects the speaker and committee chairmen when the Democrats are in the majority.
		Caucus meetings of the 93d through 102d Congresses are usually documented with full transcripts as well as with journals.
	www.loc.gov /rr/mss/text/housedem.html (665 words)

	Democratic Women's Caucus - Indiana House News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		House Republicans amended the bill in committee to dismiss all of the Ivy Tech trustees and allow the Governor to appoint an entirely new board.
		Unfortunately, the chairman of the House Technology Committee had the bill amended to include some provisions from House Bill 1518 that would deregulate local telephone rates before the bill was passed out of committee.
		The action of the House Democratic Caucus and the subsequent action on these bills demonstrate that what we do around here is like making taffy candy—lots of pulling and stretching to develop a product.
	www.democraticwomenscaucus.org /indianahousenews.html (2717 words)

	Highlights from Florida's House Democratic Caucus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Democrat Seeks to Stop SPAM: Eleanor Sobel is on the prowl for anyone who claims to have the power to reduce her need for sleep, remove her wrinkles or add 10 years to her life.
		Democrats Fighting to Save Jobs Created by the Arts: House Republicans stood firm Thursday in their plan to raid arts and cultural funds -- and funnel those dollars into other state priorities like education and health -- beating back Democratic attempts to fully restore funding for 700 programs around the state...
		Outnumbered 2 to 1, the 39 House Democrats are used to being ignored.
	www.whoseflorida.com /misc_pages/house_democratic_highlights-2003.htm (6616 words)

	Michigan House Democrats
		LANSING – House Democrats today passed a package of bills that will help ease the pain at the pump for Michigan motorists, spur investment in renewable Fuels of the Future,...
		House Democrats discuss their plan to support working families by increasing and extending benefits for unemployed Michigan workers.
		House Democrats discuss their plan to protect pensions and target CEOs who cook the books.
	www.housedems.com (366 words)

	Real Answers. Right Now. \| HouseDemocrats.gov (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		House and Senate Democratic Leaders and ranking members from the key national security committees wrote to the President about the continued deterioration of the security situation in Iraq.
		House Democrats believe that America needs a New Direction that provides opportunity, security and prosperity for all Americans.
		House Democrats believe American leadership is fueled by national investments in an educated and skilled workforce, groundbreaking federal research and development by public and private sectors, and a steadfast commitment to being the most competitive and innovative nation in the world.
	democrats.house.gov (479 words)

	House Democratic Caucus
		Although Democrats in the House celebrated many of their session accomplishments, the festivities were tinged with a hint of sadness as four veterans of the House Chamber stood up, one after the other, to give their final remarks on the Floor as they announced their retirement from the House.
		House Democrats unveiled a comprehensive array of proposals designed to improve Hawaii's ability to prepare for hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters and emergencies.
		Click here to learn more about how the House Democrats have paved the way for the economic rejuvenation that we are experiencing today, as well as their efforts to address other issues and concerns facing the people of Hawaii.
	www.capitol.hawaii.gov /hsemaj/home.html (509 words)

	Leave Us Alone!
		House leaders moved yesterday to temper many of the controls that a bill headed toward rapid passage would have imposed on the Bush administration's program for wiretapping terrorism suspects without court approval.
		Instead, House Republican leaders brought their bill in line with legislation agreed to by the White House and the Senate, which would allow but not require the administration to submit the program to a secret court for a constitutional review.
		I'm thinking seriously about voting Democratic this fall and in 2008, regardless of who is actually running, simply because the constituent groups that the Democrats have to please are less frightening to me than the constituent groups the Republicans have to please.
	leave-us-alone.blogspot.com (5901 words)

	Oregon House Democrats: The Blog
		The Oregon House Democrats have a plan to add 125 state police to combat the meth epidemic and make our highways and roads safe, and they stood up to Republican cuts to state troopers during the 2005 session.
		Not only did he lead the Republican push to cut the state police during the 2005 session, he is now attempting to defend this study despite the fact that it will lead to cuts in state police, be particularly damaging to rural counties and is opposed by County Sheriffs.
		House Democratic Leader Jeff Merkley called on House Speaker Karen Minnis today to end her false attacks on her opponent Rob Brading and, by association, the entire Multnomah County Library Board.
	oregonhousedemocrats.blogs.com (2906 words)

	House Budget Committee - Democrats
		The report prepared by the House Budget Committee Democratic staff analyzes the CBO budget update.
		Among the flaws are its fiscal irresponsibility and its cuts to critical domestic services such as education, veterans’ health care, homeland security, public health and research, environmental protection, and services for families and communities.
		For the past five years, President Bush and the Republican majorities in the House and Senate have pursued a failed fiscal policy that has resulted in record deficits, growing debt, and harmful cuts to important services for families while protecting benefits for narrow interests.
	www.house.gov /budget_democrats (1617 words)

	News - Always the Party of What Went Wrong, Nothing Endures: ; Like Democrats' Soul-Searching
		Democrats are experienced at assembling learned conferences to debate their future (while spending most of their time looking longingly at their past).
		Democrats also have a minute understanding of the fault lines in their own coalition (hawks vs. doves; free traders vs. globalization skeptics; establishment vs. netroots) and the competing arguments for winning (base vs. swing; maximize strengths vs. neutralize weaknesses).
		Democrats would be delighted to see Republicans go through their own public agony.
	law.enotes.com /law-news/always-party-what-went-wrong-nothing-endures-like (968 words)

	Printable Version (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Sixth District Congressman James E. Clyburn was elected chairman of the House Democratic Caucus by acclamation Friday during a special caucus meeting.
		House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said Clyburn is “an exceptional leader who will guide our Caucus with experience, integrity, and moral authority as we continue to fight for the priorities of the American people.”
		She said “Jim is absolutely committed to ensuring this House reflects the diversity of America.
	thetandd.com /articles/2005/12/16/news/doc43a391863910b060214694.prt (386 words)

	House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
		Democrats are working hard to protect America from domestic terrorism by helping local police and firefighters, and increasing security at ports, power plants, roads, and bridges. More »
		Democrats stand up for economic growth plans that are fair, fast-acting, and fiscally responsible, providing opportunities for all Americans.
		Democrats are fighting for cleaner air, cleaner water, and preservation of our natural resources.
	democraticleader.house.gov (430 words)

	The Blog \| David Sirota: Right-Wing Spin In the House Democratic Caucus \| The Huffington Post
		Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the House Minority whip who is doing everything he can to ridicule Democrats' anti-corruption message, split apart Democrats on core national security/economic messages, and undermine the House Democratic leadership.
		Democrats have allowed the term Liberal to be used by their opponents in as a pejorative insult.
		Democrats have got to disband the DLC which is nothing more than the wholly owned subsidy of corporate America.
	huffingtonpost.com /david-sirota/rightwing-spin-in-the-ho_b_11991.html (4104 words)

	Ohio House Democratic Caucus: Weblog
		On Monday, the House Republicans also launched TV attacks on freshman state representatives Brian Williams (D-Akron) and Tim Cassell (D-Madison)...
		The media and the blogging community have tended to focus on polling at the top of the ticket, but a gem of a story in Saturday's Columbus Dispatch shows just how deep the hunger for change runs in Ohio.
		Democratic House candidates have done well so far in meetings with The Plain Dealer's editors, and today's endorsement of former state Rep. Barbara Boyd is just the latest example.
	ohiohousedems.com /index.php?page=blog&full=31 (517 words)

	Congressional Institute - House Democratic Leaders (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Caucus is the primary vehicle for communicating the party's message to Members.
		The House Democratic Caucus has a Chairman who directs day-to-day operations of the Caucus and is assisted by a Vice Chairman both of which are elected positions.
		The Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) appointed by minority leader Nancy Pelosi, oversees the political committee of House Democrats which is not funded by tax dollars nor located in the Congressional complex.
	www.conginst.org /congressleaders/house-dem.html (176 words)

	Democratic Manual of Legislative Procedure
		The records of the House Democratic Caucus were given to the Library of Congress by the caucus in 1964 and 2001.
		Copyright in the unpublished writings of the House Democratic Caucus in these records and in other collections of records in the custody of the Library of Congress has been dedicated to the public.
		The records of the House Democratic Caucus span the years 1913-1999, with the bulk of the material dating from 1969 to 1994.
	memory.loc.gov /master/mss/eadxmlmss/2003/ms003027.xml (752 words)

	News & Views \| HouseDemocrats.gov (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		That is why as Chair of the Democratic Caucus I will stand up against this Administration that seem to be asking working Americans to carry the burden of their-ill fated policies on Iraq, Social Security, taxes, health care and education.
		She joined the Caucus staff under Martin Frost's leadership, and will continue her duties in organizing the weekly Caucus meetings and serving as a liaison to Member's offices.
		She then joined the DNC as the White House Liaison, and after the 2000 election served in a variety of roles at the DNC until moving over to the Democratic Caucus office.
	www.housedemocrats.gov /news/librarydetail.cfm?library_content_id=606 (1017 words)

	Democratic Caucus --
		On July 1, 2006 the interest rates on outstanding federal student loans are expected to rise to just over 7 percent—the highest rate in six years—and the rate on outstanding federal parent loans are expected to rise to about 7.8 percent.
		In an egregious breach of privacy, the personal and sensitive data of 26.5 million veterans, active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserve personnel was stolen from the home of a Veteran's Administration official.
		Democratic Caucus -- 1420 Longworth House Office Building; Washington, DC 20515.
	www.dems.gov (754 words)

	New Lawmaker Elected by Colleagues To Lead House Democratic Caucus
		Morgan, D-Prague, recently was named chairman-designate of the House Democratic Caucus when the 50th Legislature convenes in 2005.
		The chairman presides over caucus meetings, serves as liaison by representing the caucus’ general membership to House leaders, and presides over Democratic elections of nominees for leading House positions.
		As caucus chairman, Morgan will serve as special assistant to House Speaker Larry E. Adair and will preside over matters pertaining to the general caucus and individual members.
	www.lsb.state.ok.us /house/NEWS6610.html (263 words)

	House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Washington, D.C. -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today at a news conference held to unveil a Democratic proposal to address disparities in minority health.
		House and Senate Democrats will introduce legislation - the Healthcare Equality and Accountability Act of 2003 - that takes an important step toward making this national goal a reality.
		House and Senate Democrats are working to improve the health of minority groups.
	democraticleader.house.gov /press/releases.cfm?pressReleaseID=337 (1110 words)

	Tennessee House Democratic Caucus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		We are the men and women of the House Democratic Caucus.
		All 53 Caucus members are committed to serving you, the citizens of the Volunteer State, with common sense and compassion.
		Progress on all of these Caucus initiatives continues with no new taxes, because we practice good stewardship with your tax dollars.
	www.tnhousedems.com (125 words)

	House DFL Caucus -- Welcome to the DFL House Caucus Web site!
		House DFLers today unveiled a legislative agenda that focuses on seven core values shared by all Minnesotans and promised to stick to these basics if they regain the majority in the House in November.
		House DFL Whip Tony Sertich said he believes the House DFL Agenda will help address the key challenges facing Minnesota.
		Sertich said he believes his caucus' focus on the basics is the right approach.
	www.housedflcaucus.com (444 words)

	Right-Wing Spin In the House Democratic Caucus
		This is the kind of nonsense that the Democratic Party has to forcefully put an end to - it is time for Democratic leaders to speak out when their own colleagues literally regurgitate Fox News-style B.S. for their own selfish purposes.
		I was a loyal democrat for four decades right up to the founding of the DLC by President Clinton.
		After noting the blurring of the lines between the two parties, after becoming inceasingly uncomfortable with the way my former "big tent" party was now actively seeking the support of the same corporatists that have controlled the GOP with their large contributions.
	opednews.com /articles/opedne_david_si_051210_right_wing_spin_in_t.htm (1155 words)

	Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus: PA National Guard Legislation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		When Guard troops are called to active duty, families face reduced incomes, a loss of health insurance, and the constant uncertainty that comes with having a soldier in the family.
		The House Democrats are backing legislation that would help ease the burden on the more than 4,000 Pennsylvania National Guard and Air National Guard troops currently called up to active duty to serve their country.
		Please contact your state lawmakers and tell them to support the proposals to ease the burden on and provide peace of mind to our National Guard troops called to serve their country.
	action.pahouse.com /site/PageServer?pagename=PANationalGuardLegislation (914 words)

	Web site for the Democratic Caucus, Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives :: Welcome
		Science Democrats are working to bring the truth about offshoring to light.
		A new study from the GAO confirms that U.S. jobs continue to be moved "offshore" to lower wage environments.
		Read more about Democrats' efforts to curb this disturbing trend and protect the jobs of hard working Americans.
	sciencedems.house.gov (249 words)

	Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi :: House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Jim Clyburn to Deliver Democratic ...
		This is Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus.
		Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families, and all Americans stand ready to work quickly to provide the appropriate assistance to help with this enormous tragedy.
		"Democrats are resolved to protect Social Security and we will continue to do so.
	sev.prnewswire.com /government/20050103/DCTH01401012005-1.html (819 words)

	newsalert: The Congressional Black Caucus' Threat Against Nancy Pelosi
		Outraged that one of its members was being picked on even though he has not been charged with a crime, the Congressional Black Caucus had intended to issue a defiant statement against their leader but agreed after the meeting to pause, at least briefly, for reflection.
		Later, at the Democratic caucus meeting yesterday morning, she took him into a side room and told him that she had prepared a letter calling on him to resign the committee seat and that she would allow him one hour to withdraw gracefully before she sent it, according to the aide.
		Jefferson promptly refused, calling her request “discriminatory” and “unprecedented,” and suggested that she was employing a double standard by failing to ask other lawmakers facing ethics questions to relinquish their committee assignments.
	nalert.blogspot.com /2006/05/congressional-black-caucus-threat.html (535 words)

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		Clyburn is already looking toward a busy year with hopes of leading Democrats to victory in their legislative agenda and in Congressional elections.
		Clyburn is joined in the leadership by fellow South Carolina Democrat John Spratt, who serves as Assistant to the Democratic Leader.
		In his tenure as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, he reinvigorated their efforts to get out the vote in all of America's communities.
	www.schotline.com /clyburn121905.htm (664 words)

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