Federal Prison Reform
Alan Mollohan talked about recommendations made by his congressionally-appointed task force on possible changes to the federal prison system.
744 viewsAlan Mollohan talked about recommendations made by his congressionally-appointed task force on possible changes to the federal prison system.
744 viewsThe House approved a food safety bill that gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased authority over food produced in both the U.S. and abroad. It also gives immediate protection…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,501 viewsThe House debated several measures related to federal lands and health care issues, including a bill to establish the Coltsville National Historic Park in Connecticut as a part of the Nation…
View in Congressional Chronicle5,787 viewsThe House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the proposed FY2011 Department of Justice budget. Attorney General Eric Holder outlined efforts to increase support for national security…
675 viewsMembers paid tribute to the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) and reflected on his life and career in public service.
567 viewsThe House debated a number of bills, including funding for airport improvement projects and a homebuyers assistance program.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,625 viewsHomeland Security officials testified about challenges facing the Homeland Security Department in securing the U.S. southwestern border and the fiscal year 2011 budget requests for Customs a…
949 viewsThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Bureau of Investigation budget. Director Muell…
322 viewsRepresentative Stupak and other House Democratic members spoke to reporters about their decision to vote for health care reform legislation after President Obama agreed to sign an Executive …
619 viewsThe House continued work on amendments to the $65 billion spending bill to fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice along with NASA and other science agencies.
View in Congressional Chronicle21,264 viewsThe House considered a spending bill for the Departments of Justice and Commerce. Lawmakers also approved the final agreement on $106 billion in additional spending for the wars in Iraq and …
View in Congressional Chronicle2,249 viewsThe House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to mark up and offer amendments to the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Spending Bill.
83 viewsThe House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to mark up and offer amendments to the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Spending Bill.
175 viewsLive coverage of the House of Representatives for the date of 2-25-09.
1,118 viewsMembers debated and proposed amendments to proposed economic stimulus legislation.
645 viewsGovernors testified about the impact the recession is having on state budgets and their constituents at a hearing on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as t…
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