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What a Week - 3/14/08

On the Floor
Congress was busy this week addressing the Economy, National Security, Torture, and Ethics.

The House:

  • passed a budget that invests in our future and balances the budget...read more

  • approved a new foreign intelligence bill to protect against terrorism, safeguard our civil liberties, but NOT provide retroactive immunity to phone companies...read more

  • voted to ban torture...read more.

  • carried out historic ethics reform by establishing an independent Office of Congressional Ethics...read more



    Meetings in Washington
    I met with students from the U.C. Berkeley Upward Bound Program, California firefighters, and others. Check out this week in photos

    Get Involved
    I've been hearing from a lot a people on the immorality of torture since our vote this week. I'd like to hear from you too. Join the discussion on my blog.
    You can also share your thoughts about ethics or any of the other issues Congress considered this week.

    Thank you!

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  • passed a budget that invests in our future and balances the budget...read more
  • approved a new foreign intelligence bill to protect against terrorism, safeguard our civil liberties, but NOT provide retroactive immunity to phone companies...read more
  • voted to ban torture...read more.
  • carried out historic ethics reform by establishing an independent Office of Congressional Ethics...read more

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