Darrell Issa and John Boehner Announce Release of Broadcast-Quality Oversight Hearing Videos VIDEO

WASHINGTON, DC – House Oversight Committee Chairman Darrell Issa and House Speaker John Boehner announced the release of broadcast-quality Oversight hearing videos going back to the beginning of 2009, moving to fulfill the Pledge to America’s commitment to a more transparent and accountable government. Going forward, HD videos of Oversight Committee hearings, presented in partnership with YouTube, will be available at www.youtube.com/HouseResourceOrg.

“Oversight in HD is part of our mission is to shape a government where you can see – hassle free – what Washington actually does with your money,” said Issa. “Active citizen-watchdogs, armed with the raw material of Washington, will help today’s new Congress deliver tomorrow’s more efficient, more effective American government.”

"A major pillar of House Republicans' Pledge to America is to reform Congress and restore public trust so that we can put power back in the hands of the people." Speaker Boehner added. "Increasing transparency by making more high-quality government video available and easy-to-find represents a significant step in doing just that".

The Oversight Committee is the American taxpayer’s top advocate for transparency and accountability in the federal government and this project is a step towards delivering the openness citizens deserve. ###

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Postponement of Ways and Means Organizational Meeting

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING POSTPONED Washington, DC- The Ways and Means Organizational meeting scheduled for January 12, 2011 has been postponed. Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement: "All business activity of the House Ways and Means Committee for January 12, 2011 has been postponed. This will allow Congress to conduct the necessary work with respect to the tragic events in Arizona and provide the opportunity for each of us to take time to reflect and pray for the victims of this senseless act." ###

CONTACT: Jim Billimoria or Sage Eastman (202) 226-4774 Jim Billimoria, Michelle Dimarob, or Sarah Swinehart (202) 225-8399

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