Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Proposal
White House Budget director Jacob Lew testified on the president’s 2012 budget request, which he called a “down payment” toward fiscal solvency. He also said that Congress needed to work tog…
499 viewsWhite House Budget director Jacob Lew testified on the president’s 2012 budget request, which he called a “down payment” toward fiscal solvency. He also said that Congress needed to work tog…
499 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,406 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle906 views1) 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle855 viewsH.R. 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) 1) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 127 - Expressing the sen…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,405 viewsWitnesses testified about U.S. tax credits and welfare programs, and whether the programs discouraged work and higher earnings for recipients. Iain Duncan Smith, the first sitting foreign se…
488 viewsRepresentative Ron Barber (D-AZ) was sworn in, filling the seat vacated by Gabrielle Giffords.
View in Congressional Chronicle911 viewsDouglas Elmendorf testified on the long-term federal budget outlook and a report predicting a bleak fiscal and economic future and outlining consequences for American families should policym…
3,687 viewsMembers briefly paid tribute to Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the 25th anniversary of her congressional service.
View in Congressional Chronicle561 viewsWitnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2…
1,313 viewsLegislative business: Amendments to Defense Authorization
View in Congressional Chronicle1,710 viewsLegislative Business One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate H.R. 5740 - To extend the National Flo…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,123 viewsOne Minute Speeches (5 per side) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, Rules Committee Print (Closed Rule, Two Hours of Debate) Complete Consideration of H.R. 5326 - …
View in Congressional Chronicle905 viewsThe House Budget Committee marked up H.R. 4966, the Sequester Replacement Act of 2012. Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced the bill. Under the legislation, language in the 2011 Budge…
214 viewsThe House Budget Committee marked up H.R. 4966, the Sequester Replacement Act of 2012. Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced the bill. Under the legislation, language in the 2011 Budge…
603 viewsDefense Department officials testified about the department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. Among the topics they addressed were proposed spending cuts, the potential impact of sequestrat…
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