Henry Waxman: “That legislation is a mistake. We should understand the unique safety concerns for tar sands pipelines, not accelerate…”

Mr. Chairman, too much dirty politics is waged with dark money, the secrecy is protected by no privilege, and a little sunlight would be very healthy for American democracy.

I hope this committee will initiate a detailed investigation examining this network of front groups and trade associations, determine who funds them and expose how they coordinate with industry.

The use of performance enhancing substance was pervasive for more than a decade, and that everyone in baseball -- the players, the union, the owners and the commissioner -- were responsible.

It is not for the President to say or to obstruct congressional deliberations and investigations or other legitimate functions.