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The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the proposed FY2011 Department of Justice budget. Attorney General Eric Holder outlined efforts to increase support for national security…

Richard Holbrooke and Rajiv Shah testified at an oversight hearing on U.S. civilian assistance for Afghanistan. During his testimony, Mr. Holbrooke said that there were 36 active corruption …

Secretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2011 Health and Human Services budget. Questions focused on implementation of recently passed health care legislation, hospital infections,…

Justices Breyer and Thomas testified about the proposed fiscal year 2011 budget for the U.S. Supreme Court. In his opening remarks Justice Thomas said major portions of the requested five pe…

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testified on proposed fiscal year 2011 appropriations for programs and activities. Among the topics he addressed were a backlog of health care claims…

Top White House economic advisers testified on the fiscal 2011 budget and economic outlook. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that the worst days for the U.S. economy are “behind us” …

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Bureau of Investigation budget. Director Muell…

Secretary Geithner testified before the committee about the 2011 Treasury Department budget request. Topics included the President Obama’s economic recovery proposals, the use of Troubled As…

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified on President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. He also spoke about a recent recall of Toyota vehicles and distracted drivers.

Congress appropriated $7.65 billion for agencies to use to respond to the H1N1 “Swine” flu. Witnesses testified about use of the funds by public health programs and provided an update on the…

Congress appropriated $7.65 billion for agencies to use to respond to the H1N1 “Swine” flu. Witnesses testified about use of the funds by public health programs and provided an update on the…

Capitol Visitor Center employees testified in an oversight hearing. They focused on operations since the official opening and dedication of the new center and addressed a number of issues in…

Committee members marked up and approved a fiscal 2010 appropriations for defense programs. Changes to the legislation included ending appropriations for the F-22 fighter jet procurement.

The House and Senate Appropriations Committee held a conference meeting on the Fiscal Year 2009 supplemental budget for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Pandemic Flu. Members debated various …

The House and Senate Appropriations Committee held a conference meeting on the Fiscal Year 2009 supplemental budget for Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Pandemic Flu. Members debated various …

Secretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2010 Health and Human Services budget. She also spoke about health care reform proposals, the consequences of not enacting some reforms, an…

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies held a hearing on the fiscal year 2010 Justice Department budget. Attorney General Holder answered qu…

The House Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee held a hearing on the fiscal year 2010 Supreme Court budget.

Mr. Shulman testified about the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) budget for fiscal year 2010. In his remarks he said the IRS is focusing audit efforts on wealthy individuals and corporations a…

The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to mark up and offer amendments to the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Spending Bill.