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The House convened for a legislative session.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

A letter was read from Representative Jackson (D-IL) wherein he resigned as a member of the House of Representatives effective Wednesday, November 21, 2012. Therefore, the whole number of th…

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Eric Shinseki discussed ways to more effectively reintroduce those in the armed forces back into civilian life. The joint c…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

The House convened for a legislative session.

Witnesses testified about the current capabilities of the Veterans Administration to deliver state-of-the art care to veterans with amputations. Among the issues they addressed were demand f…

House session from May 31, 2012.

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

R5 - a bill that proposes to repeal provisions of the health care overhaul law related to the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). It also includes changes affecting medical malpractic…

Iraq War veteran Daniel Hanson appeared at a hearing on war veterans' mental health care. He said in his testimony that he spent his disability check on “booze and strip clubs,” and that he …

One Minute Speeches (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 3408 - Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS) Act,…

HR 3408, a bill aimed at expanding oil and gas drilling. Revenues generated from this measure would be used to pay for the projects and programs outlined in HR 7, the surface transportation …

) H.R. 2070 - World War II Memorial Prayer Act of 2011 2) H.R. 290 - War Memorial Protection Act (Sponsored by Rep. Duncan Hunter / 3) H.R. 1022 - Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Stu…

House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Subcommittees held a joint hearing on U.S. policy toward Mexican and Central American criminal organizations. The hearing focused on the Merida In…

Frederic Hof testified on violence in Syria over the previous 9 months. He said the Assad regime was a “dead man walking” and its days were numbered. He also explained the dilemma the admini…

Witnesses testified about a report, “Texas Border Security: A Strategic Military Assessment,” and the situation along the southern border of the United States. According to the report, drug …