Documents & Videos Relating To Contraception Hearing

Moving Our Nation Forward

The Democratic Agenda

Improving Americans’ Quality of Life: Homes, Health, Jobs, and Education

Oversight Committee Democrats are focused on preserving home ownership, getting America back to work, ensuring quality, affordable health care, and giving all students access to a high-quality education.

Making Government Work for All Americans

Our aggressive agenda works to root out waste, fraud and abuse in government spending, enhance transparency, and ensure that the needs of Americans are put ahead of corporate special interest.

Promoting the Safety and Well-Being of the American People

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Working for the American People

Investigation of "Drug Speculation" by "Gray Market" Drug Companies

Investigation of ATF's Operation Fast and Furious

Investigation of Compensation at For-Profit Colleges

Investigation of Housing and Foreclosure Crisis

Investigation of Voter Suppression and "True the Vote"

Democratic Committee Reports

Documents & Videos Relating To Contraception Hearing

Below are documents and videos relating to the hearing held on February 16, 2012 -- "Lines Crossed: Separation Of Church & State. Has The Obama Admin. Trampled On Freedom Of Religion"

On February 15, 2012, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Chairman Darrell Issa objecting to his refusal to allow a minority witness to testify at the February 16, 2012 Committee hearing about the interests of millions of American women seeking safe and affordable coverage for basic preventive health care, including contraception.

Member Statements

Read Opening Statement of Elijah E. Cummings

Read Opening Statement of Rep. Carolyn Maloney

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney

Congressman Gerry Connolly & Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro

The Voice The GOP Didn't Want You To Hear

Below, watch the statement Chairman Issa rejected at today's hearing: Sandra Fluke, who would have been the Minority's witness and the only female voice on behalf of millions of women who seek safe and affordable coverage for preventive health care.

Read Sandra Fluke's statement here.