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Panel Reviews Civilian & Military Handling of Sexual Assault

In the morning session, the independent review panel investigating the military's handling of sexual assault hears about the differing approaches taken towards victims of sexual...
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Medical App Makers Testify on Innovation

Entrepreneurs who invent and market medical applications for use on consumer mobile devices speak about the role of government to encourage or block innovation. Rep....
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House Hears About Securing the Southwest Border

As the Senate prepares to vote on an immigration bill that includes billions for border security, Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) chairs a House Oversight Committee...
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Final Immigration Bill Senate Debate

In an excerpt from the Senate, senators speak on the immigration bill before final passage.
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Senator Rubio on Immigration Bill

Senator Rubio speaks on the immigration bill before final passage.
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Immigration Bill Final Senate Vote

Vice President Biden presides as Senators voted from their seats on the immigration bill.
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U.S. Senate

The Senate passed the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill, S. 744, on a vote of 68 to 32.
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Morning Hour

The House meets for Morning Hour, during which members speak on a variety of topics.
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Offshore Oil and Gas Legislation

Amy Harder is interviewed via Skype about the offshore oil and gas legislation being considered in the House of Representatives.
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Senate Looks into Preventing Chemical Threats

Recent explosions at chemical plants in Texas and Louisiana killed 16 people and injured hundreds of others. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) holds a Senate Environment...
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Twitter CEO Speaks at ASNE Washington Convention

Technologist and Twitter CEO Dick Costolo talks about social media, privacy and government with Cecilia Kang, the Washington Post's technology correspondent, during a conversation at...
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House Committee Reviews IRS Investigation

Daniel Werfel, acting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commissioner, testifies on the status of the investigation into the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and its reported targeting...
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Minority Leader Holds Weekly Briefing

House Minority Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (R-CA) holds her weekly news briefing. She is likely to address Wednesday's Supreme Court rulings in favor of same-sex...
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House Speaker Holds Weekly Briefing

House Speaker Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) holds his weekly news briefing. He is likely to address Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling overturning the Defense of Marriage...
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Diplomatic Immunity and Edward Snowden

Matthew Lee of the Associated Press talks about diplomatic immunity, inlcuding how it works, who receives it, and what role it plays when it comes...
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Immigration Bill

Fawn Johnson talked about the status of the Senate immigration bill. Earlier in the day, members voted to limit debate on the bill, setting up...