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Witnesses testified on the Obama administration’s high-speed rail program. California Representatives Janice Hahn (D) and Kevin McCarthy (R) testified before the committee about California’s…

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

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

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Craig Fugate testified on his agency’s response to Hurricane Sandy. Other witnesses included representatives from the Army Corps of E…

The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. Members debated the naming of federal buildings, including naming one after former Speaker of the House Thomas Phillip “Tip”…

General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, specifically on the spending of the November 2010 Federal Acquisitions Service Award Ceremony in Vi…

1) H.R. 2139 - Lions Club International Century of Service Commemorative Act, as amended 2) H.R. 5986 - To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric pro…

The House considered the 2013 defense spending bill.

Witnesses testified about federal recognition of Native American Indian tribes, as well as the standards and procedures for recognition. Much of the hearing focused on restoring recognition …

2013 Transportation & Housing Spending

Representative Ron Barber (D-AZ) was sworn in, filling the seat vacated by Gabrielle Giffords.

Three minute signal loss at 14:30. One Minute Speeches (5 per side) Continue Consideration of H.R. 5325 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Open Rul…

Defense Authorization

The House worked on commerce, justice and science appropriations.

1) H.R. 4097 - John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 106 - Concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box De…

1) H.R. 2146 - DATA Act, as amended 2) H.R. 3336 - Small Business Credit Availability Act, as amended Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012…

Government Services Administration (GSA) current and former officials testified on the lavish conference the organization held in Las Vegas in October 2010. They talked about planning for th…