Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate
Seven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates debated a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues. Paul Anger moderated the debate. The candidates responded to questions from Mr. …
1,296 viewsSeven of the nine Democratic presidential candidates debated a variety of domestic and foreign policy issues. Paul Anger moderated the debate. The candidates responded to questions from Mr. …
1,296 viewsWitnesses testified on the Transportation Department’s new regulation restricting drive times for commercial truck drivers.
374 viewsConference Report on H.R. 1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 (Conference Report Rule, One Hour of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: …
View in Congressional Chronicle849 viewsH.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,192 viewsThe House of Representatives considered a bill to eliminate the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, which is used to provide funding to presidential candidates in primary and general electi…
98 views12p Legislative business H.R. 3463 - To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating…
View in Congressional Chronicle621 viewsOne Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. 364 - Designating room HVC 215 of the Capitol Visitor Center as the “Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room” (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) H.Res. 477 -…
View in Congressional Chronicle49,688 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,271 viewsThe House considered the following four bills under suspension of the rules: 1) H.R. 1801 - Risk-Based Security Screening for Members of the Armed Forces Act (Sponsored by Rep. Chip Cravaac…
View in Congressional Chronicle447 viewsFannie Mae and Freddie Mac chief executive officers and the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency testified on executive bonuses at the mortgage companies. They defended executive b…
3,336 viewsWitnesses testified about a proposed emission rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The rule, known as the Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) for utilities would set n…
466 viewsThe House considered legislation on business and financial regulations.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,105 viewsThe House considered several free trade bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle998 viewsRepresentative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) talked about President Obama’s jobs and deficit reduction plans, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Other topics include…
4,658 viewsThe House considered President Obama’s jobs bill and legislation on the National Labor Relations Board.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,398 viewsThe House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing to examine a tentative labor agreement between the U.S. Postal Service and the largest postal workers union.
3,060 viewsWitnesses testified on the federal government bailout of General Motors. During the hearing Republican members accused Ron Bloom of getting too involved in General Motors' structured bankrup…
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