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Witnesses testified on the condition of small business and commercial real estate lending in local markets. The Obama Administration proposed transferring $30 billion dollars from the Troubl…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on U.S. nuclear weapons policy and force structure. Witnesses talked about the recent Nuclear Poster Review, new rules for the use of nuclea…

Committee members debated various amendments and provisions in the fiscal year 2011 Defense Authorization Bill.

Defense officials testified about recent developments in China’s military capabilities and strategic position. They talked about China’s relations with its neighbors and the U.S., military s…

Scientists testified on public and private sector responses to global climate change. Witnesses addressed a number of issues including the basic science of climate change, the limitations of…

Army Secretary John McHugh and Army Inspector General Lieutenant General Steven Whitcomb testified about allegations of lost and mislabeled grave sites and mishandling of remains at Arlingto…

Defense Department officials testified on security and stability of operations in Afghanistan. Topics included the counterinsurgency, efforts to eliminate the Taliban refuge in Mariah, and a…

The House considered 12 bills under suspension of the rules.

Scientists testified on public and private sector responses to global climate change. Witnesses addressed a number of issues including the effects of rising carbon dioxide levels and global …

The House considered several suspension bills including a suspension bill re-designating the Longfellow National Historic Site as the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Hist…

Pentagon officials testified on Defense Department initiatives proposed by Secretary Robert Gates to more efficiently fund defense programs. One of the proposals included the elimination of …

The House debated a number of bills, including funding for airport improvement projects and a homebuyers assistance program.

In an annual rally on the National Mall, “pro-life” advocates and lawmakers talked about the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and about public policy positions favoring their viewpoint.

The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.

Witnesses testified on the condition of small business and commercial real estate lending in local markets. The Obama Administration proposed transferring $30 billion dollars from the Troubl…

Political experts and members of Congress talked about the tea party movement goals and its effect on 2010 midterm elections. They also responded to questions from the audience.

William Perry and Stephen Hadley testified on the final report of the independent panel’s assessment of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Among the topics they addressed were recapitaliz…