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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress handed President Bush his first veto override, Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette (D-CO) today applauded the successful override of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). The President vetoed WRDA despite overwhelming support in the House and Senate.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) today issued the following statement regarding the recent consumer product recall of the children's toy, Aqua Dots:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) today applauded Governor Ritter for Colorado's first Climate Action Plan:

"Colorado has been a leader when it comes to increasing our use of renewable energy. I applaud Governor Ritter's bold, realistic plan that reduces Colorado's carbon dioxide emissions by the year 2020. I hope Colorado's efforts to reduce emissions, increase fuel savings, and promote advanced technologies will jumpstart federal action.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette (D-CO) today issued the following statement after President George W. Bush vetoed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2007 conference report:

"President Bush's veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) is foolish – WRDA not only ensures the continued viability of America's water resources and infrastructure, but it has also achieved overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress. This is just the latest example of the President trying to score political points despite the bipartisan work on this Congress.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As news reports surface that the current and former head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have accepted over $60,000 in industry-sponsored travel, Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) today assailed the Commission and announced she intends to amend the Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act prohibiting these practices as it moves through Committee next week.

WASHINGTON, D.C – Energy and Commerce Committee Vice Chair Diana DeGette (D-CO) today joined Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman John D. Dingell (D-MI) and Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bobby Rush (D-IL) in introducing comprehensive consumer protection legislation, the Consumer Protection Modernization Act of 2007, and applauded their efforts.