House Session, Part 1
The House convened for a rare Sunday session to work on a financial markets assistance plan. During this portion, members gave one-minute speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle442 viewsThe House convened for a rare Sunday session to work on a financial markets assistance plan. During this portion, members gave one-minute speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle442 viewsA hearing was held on the misleading and deceptive nature of direct-to-consumer advertisements for prescription pharmaceuticals. Officials from the companies testified about Pfizer’s ads for…
1,286 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine recent advances in stem cell research and the opportunities for developing new medical therapies for diseases s…
445 viewsWitnesses testified about the Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353) and efforts craft new regulations for high-speed broadband networks. Some of the focus of the hearing was on allegat…
362 viewsThe House passed a bill dealing with mental health insurance coverage.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,644 viewsElected officials, clergy, and “pro-life” advocates held the 35th annual “March for Life” anti-abortion rights rally on the National Mall marking the anniversary of the Supreme Court decisio…
521 viewsFCC commissioners testified at an oversight hearing about federal regulation and the state of the telecommunications industry. Among the topics they addressed were an upcoming 700 MHz auctio…
75 viewsThe House has been in recess throughout the day. The House is expected to convene to continue debate on Homeland Security.
View in Congressional Chronicle618 viewsWitnesses testified about the future of digital technology in the United States, focusing on video. Topics included high resolution and digital reception, digital wireless and mobile service…
263 viewsWitnesses testified about continuing concerns and immediate needs for health care in New Orleans since Hurricane Katrina.
645 viewsFor the fourth day, the House debated a non-binding Iraq War resolution saying that Congress would continue to support U.S. armed forces in Iraq, but it disapproves President George W. Bush’…
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