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The Military Personnel Subcommittee (of the House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the findings of the Independent Review Group issued in April 2007 and reviewed current actions to…

Witnesses testified on the global war on terrorism, including ongoing security and stability activities in Afghanistan. Topics included resurgence of the Taliban, transition of leadership in…

General Abizaid and Mr. Satterfield testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the regio…

The House debated overriding President Bush’s veto of stem cell legislation.

The House debated a Constitutional Amendment on the definition of marriage. The amendment failed to gain the required two-thirds majority to pass.

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on standards and rules for military commissions and tribunals. Witnesses testified about the Bush administration’s decisions on detainee tre…

The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the futures market and gasoline prices. Witnesses testified about underlying factors driving the price of oil, speculation by investors in t…

The witnesses testified about building the capacity of foreign military forces. Topics included empowering foreign military, safety and effectiveness of U.S. military, and federal funds.

Following a meeting at the White House with President Bush, members spoke to reporters about the situation in Iraq and their recent trip to the country. Among the issues they addressed were …

Scientists and representatives of government entities testified about National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration weather satellites, focusing on ongoing problems and future plans. Among…

Three panels of witnesses testified about the state of agricultural negotiations in multi-year global trade talks named the “Doha Development Round” for Doha, Qatar, where the current series…

Witnesses testified about the distribution and delivery of the Up-Armor High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle to forces currently engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduri…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community represent…

The House Armed Services Committee heard testimony from U.S. Air Force officials about the plan for the U.S. Air Force future total force. Witnesses testified about the role of the Air Force…