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In a subcommittee hearing held in New York City, the first panel of witnesses testified about possible health problems caused by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Video clips were sh…

Witnesses continued testimony about United Nations sanctions after the oil-for-food program, including the significance of sanctions and whether and how they will work. Topics included the G…

Ambassador Bolton testified about United Nations reform efforts and other issues involving the U.N. He talked about international sanctions as a viable diplomatic tool, the impact of the Oil…

An oversight hearing was held to identify steps the Departments of State and Homeland Security have made since 9/11 to address gaps and vulnerabilities in the visa process. The first panel o…

Witnesses testified before the committee about allegations of corruption in the United Nations Oil-for-Food Program. The program allowed Iraq to exchange oil for humanitarian necessities in …

Rep. Shays began the hearing by offering an historical overview of overclassification, and outlined ways that in a post-Cold War era overclassification can decrease security. Rep. Kucinic…

The House Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats and International Relations held a hearing on Iraqi perceptions of U.S. actions. Witnesses testified about th…

Witnesses testified regarding Gulf War illnesses and syndromes. Among the topics addressed were the possible causes of these maladies, ongoing research, treatment and care for veterans, less…

Witnesses testified before the House National Security Subcommittee about the sale of surplus equipment by the Defense Department that could be used in the production of biological and chemi…

Witnesses testified about the factors the federal government considers when purchasing counterterrorism technology. Topics included research and development, priorities, funding, additional …

Following a brief welcome by General Martinez-Lopez, witnesses testified about ways to combat biological weapons, and the most effective means of preventing and responding to a biological at…

Witnesses testified about the Joint Strike Fighter Program. Among the topics they addressed were cost sharing concerns, cooperative development programs with U.S. allies, and the complexitie…

Witnesses testified before a House Government Reform Subcommittee about security at nuclear weapons production facilities. Among the topics they addressed were Department of Energy and contr…

Witnesses testified about methods to detect and remediate contamination by deadly, weaponized anthrax in public spaces. Among the topics they addressed were the 2001 contamination of U.S. Po…

Witnesses testified before the a House Government Reform Subcommittee about efforts to provide humanitarian aid to post-war Iraq, rebuilding the infrastructure, and establishing civil order.…

Witnesses testified about Air Force acquisition of the F/A-22 Raptor and overall reform of military acquisition programs. Among the issues they addressed were cost overruns, production times…