For our colleagues in New York, the big news has undoubtedly been the Boumediene decision, and what it means for the detainees still awaiting justice at Guant谩namo Bay. Here the Washington Legislative Office, we're preparing for whatever legislative fallout may come.
But for us here in D.C., the big news is the recently reported compromise between Congress and the White House on FISA. As , the compromise bill is expected to be on the floor in the House and Senate as early as this week. Suffice to say, we are not amused. I know there have been a lot of unavoidable "the sky is falling! No, for real this time!" moments during this protracted FISA fight, but... no, for real this time.
As always, keep in mind that all of the congressional hearing dates and times are subject to change.
Tuesday, June 17
Health Privacy
The Department of Health and Human Services holds a meeting of the to discuss "the widespread adoption of a personal health record that is easy-to-use, portable, longitudinal, affordable and consumer-centered." The 老澳门开奖结果 is monitoring this issue to ensure that patient privacy is protected.
Torture
will hold a on the role of Defense Department in detainee interrogations.
Wednesday, June 18
ADA Restoration Act
The is expected to be in the ; mark-up will follow later in the month.
Appropriations
The will mark up draft legislation that would make fiscal 2009 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security and related programs.
Internet Privacy
The will hold a hearing on the .
Privacy
The will hold a hearing titled ""
Torture
hearing with former DOJ official Daniel Levine and former DoD official Douglas Feith on interrogation practices.
Thursday, June 19
Appropriations
The will mark up draft legislation that would make fiscal 2009 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security.
Labor-H Appropriations
The will mark up draft legislation that would make fiscal 2009 appropriations for the departments of Labor, Education and Health and Human Services. Funding for abstinence-only education will be included.
CORRECTION: Due to scheduling changes, the information about Title X has been removed.
