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Committee members talked about possible changes to a proposed resolution to authorize the president to take action against Iraq and destroy its ability to manufacture weapons of mass destruc…

In the opening portion of a hearing on a proposed resolution to authorize the use of force against Iraq for its intransigence in complying with United Nations resolutions, members talked abo…

Committee members talked about a proposed resolution authorizing the president to take military action against Iraq for its intransigence in complying with United Nations Resolutions.

Secretary Powell testified about Iraq’s history of violating United Nations resolutions and made the case for future military action against Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were violatio…

Witnesses testified about the need for investment in the Middle East and particularly Palestine as a means of attaining peace and making the entire region more secure.

Witnesses testified about an emerging food crisis in Southern Africa caused by both recent drought and military strife. Among the topics they addressed were international humanitarian aid, p…

Witnesses testified about adopting children overseas. Among the issues they addressed were immigration laws and procedures, proposed legislation to streamline adoption procedures, and the ex…

Witnesses talked about the threat of biological terrorism as well as past, present, potential future sources of biological weapons in the U.S. They also talked about biological weapons progr…

Witnesses testified about human rights abuses by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and about the treatment of women and minorities. They also talked about the political future of Afghanistan…

Officials testified about humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan, the extent of the refugee crisis caused by civil war and U.S. military action against the Taliban, and efforts to provide as…

Secretary Powell testified about recent developments in the international campaign against terrorism and military efforts against the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Among the issues he addre…

Witnesses testified about the history of the al-Qaida network and its global reach. Among the issues they addressed were the influence of Osama bin Laden, interpretations of Islamic law, and…

State Department officials and relatives testified about the number of U.S. scholars unlawfully detained in China. Mrs. Liu is the wife of Dr. Li Shaomin and Mr. Xue is the husband of Dr. Ga…

Mr. Kelly testified about U.S. policy toward East Asia and the Pacific. Among the issues he addressed will be policy towards China, Korea, Japan and Indonesia, trade relations with the regio…

The two subcommittees met jointly to hear testimony about the crisis in Sudan and what the U.S. might do about it. Witnesses said that genocide, slavery and religious persecution are still o…

Secretary Powell will testify about funding needs at the State Department. Among the issues he is expected to address are embassy security, counter-narcotic efforts, policy toward Iraq, huma…