NASA Budget and Mission
Witnesses testified on NASA’s strategic direction as the Nation faces budgetary challenges. They also reviewed the National Research Council report on NASA’s strategic direction and the need…
355 viewsWitnesses testified on NASA’s strategic direction as the Nation faces budgetary challenges. They also reviewed the National Research Council report on NASA’s strategic direction and the need…
355 viewsState Department Deputy Secretaries William Burns and Thomas Nides testified on the findings of a report on the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. They deta…
1,450 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle322 viewsMiddle East experts testified on the influence of Iran in the South Caucasus, a region that includes neighboring countries Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. Topics included Turkey and Russia,…
864 viewsThe House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. Members debated the naming of federal buildings, including naming one after former Speaker of the House Thomas Phillip “Tip”…
View in Congressional Chronicle498 viewsThe House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. The extension of normal trade relations with the Russian Federation and Moldova was debated.
View in Congressional Chronicle456 viewsThe House debated normalizing trade relations with Russia.
View in Congressional Chronicle222 viewsThe House passed H.R. 6371, the Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle336 viewsSecurity officials testified on their efforts to improve diplomatic safety in Libya before four people were killed in the September 11, 2012, attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi.
14,906 viewsWitnesses testified on drought monitoring and predictions.They urged Congress to reauthorize the National Integrated Drought Information System. Other recommendations included improving earl…
168 viewsThe House considered the 2013 defense spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,161 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle549 viewsWitnesses testified on a report on weather satellite programs Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) and Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite - R Series (GOES-R). They said the pro…
445 viewsJohn Holdren testified about programs administered by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), as well as its roles, responsibilities, operations, management and its function in s…
566 viewsBegin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)
View in Congressional Chronicle1,223 viewsWitnesses testified about U.S. aid to Afghanistan, and charges of widespread corruption in the countries.
348 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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