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Witnesses testified about global climate change, clean energy, and the economy. Among the topics they addressed were cap-and-trade provisions of proposed legislation, promoting alternative e…

Governor David Paterson was joined by several New York Democratic Party leaders as he announced announced his appointment of Representative Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) to the U.S. Senate seat …

Witnesses testified about the U.S. Navy’s plans for future ship building and development of guided missile destroyers. Among the topics addressed were the capabilities of the Arleigh Burke (…

The House passed a small business innovation and technology bill. Members also began work on the $8.4 billion Coast Guard programs bill.

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Defense Department, the future years' defense program, and the 2009 request for operations in …

In the weekly Democratic radio address, Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand talked about the accomplishments of the New Direction Congress and Democrats' commitment to continue working on behalf of the …

Secretary Gates talked shortly about the operations in Iraq, but focused on those in Afghanistan. He talked about the development of infrastructure, the reasons why insurgency attacks had in…

Witnesses testified about industry responses to problems such as the safety of peanut butter and fresh and fresh-cut produce. Topics included the potential impact on public health of contami…

Democratic members of the freshman class of Congress spoke to reporters about ethics reform and various proposals aimed at creating meaningful ethics reform legislation. Following their rema…

For the fourth day, the House debated a non-binding Iraq War resolution saying that Congress would continue to support U.S. armed forces in Iraq, but it disapproves President George W. Bush’…