The Polk County Democrats' 4th annual spring awards dinner was held at the Local 450 United Automobile Workers Hall in Des Moines. Former Senator James Webb (D-VA) and former Governor Martin…
201 viewsMembers of the House paid tribute to the service of retiring Representative Leonard Boswell (D-IA). Representative Boswell made remarks in response.
162 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle339 viewsRepresentatives Leonard Boswell (D) and Tom Latham (R) met in a debate for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Both sitting members of Congress, they were competing due to re-districting…
323 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle907 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 Chronicle856 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 Chronicle1,406 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,203 viewsMembers spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fis…
716 viewsMembers spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fis…
372 viewsLegislative business: Amendments to Defense Authorization
View in Congressional Chronicle1,711 viewsSenate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Barbara Boxer (D-CA) convened an opening meeting of House and Senate conferees on the surface transportation bill. Senator Boxer and Ranki…
798 viewsOne Minute Speeches (15 per side) Begin Consideration of H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Rogers (MI…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,097 viewsWitnesses testified on the Transportation Security Administration’s use of body scanners at airports and other programs designed to make air transportation safe and secure.
501 viewsTwo granddaughters of Dwight D. Eisenhower voiced their opposition this week to the proposed design of a memorial honoring the 34th president of the United States. They appeared before a con…
529 viewsDuring Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.
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