One day after catastrophic terrorist attacks on commuter trains in Mumbai, India, the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has revealed that America’s security-funding priorities are disastrously out of whack.  The Associated Press reports that DHS’s database of potential targets includes a “bean fest and a kangaroo conservation… Read more »

The New York State Court of Appeals ruled today that the state Constitution does not guarantee marriage rights for same-sex couples.  Congressman Jerrold Nadler released the following statement: “This is a sad day for families, a sad day for justice, and a sad day in the struggle for equal rights for all Americans.  The promise that, in this nation, all people are… Read more »

Congressman Jerrold Nadler today released the following statement regarding the Israeli Defense Forces’ ongoing operations in Gaza and the West Bank. “Since pulling out of Gaza last fall, Israel has shown tremendous restraint in the face of Palestinian terrorism.  Israel has been subjected to daily rocket attacks from Gaza intended to kill innocent civilians, and now… Read more »

Mr. Speaker, today we see how a great Nation loses its freedom. This resolution seeks to chill free speech by punishing the New York Times and other publications for doing their job. That is unacceptable and, frankly, beneath the dignity of the United States Congress. All of us here took an oath to support and defend the Constitution. Yet those pushing this resolution seek to do just… Read more »

The House of Representatives today considered a Republican resolution to chastise the New York Times and other publications for reporting on the Bush Administration’s unlawful intelligence-gathering activities.  The nakedly political resolution, H.Res. 895, consists of generalizations and platitudes about the war on terrorism, but does not at all address the core of the issue:… Read more »

Amid mounting reports of warrantless surveillance undertaken by the federal government, House Republicans last night defeated an effort by Congressman Jerrold Nadler to protect Americans’ medical records from unnecessary searches.  The amendment to the Science, State, Justice, and Commerce Appropriations Act would have prohibited any funding for National Security Letters issued… Read more »

The House of Representatives last night approved an amendment by Congressman Jerrold Nadler to protect women and children from domestic violence.  Congressman Nadler’s amendment to the Science, State, Justice, and Commerce Appropriations Act increased funding for the Jessica Gonzales Victim Assistance Program by $5 million. The amendment was cosponsored by Congresswoman Lois… Read more »

In anticipation of the City Council’s vote tomorrow, Congressman Jerrold Nadler applauded the negotiated lease agreement between the City and the Axis Group for the development of an automobile-processing facility at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in Sunset Park.  The lease will be voted on tomorrow in the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses of… Read more »

Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman yielding. I would simply like to point out that this amendment differs fundamentally from the Sodrel amendment that we heard a few minutes ago. The Sodrel amendment is subject to the disparaging comments that the gentleman from Virginia just made, because the Sodrel amendment does say no funds herein appropriated shall be used to enforce the… Read more »

Mr. NADLER. Mr. Chairman, I offer an amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The Clerk designated the amendment. Mr. WOLF. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent that the amendment be read. The CHAIRMAN. Without objection, the Clerk will report the amendment. There was no objection. The Clerk read as follows: Amendment offered by Mr.… Read more »