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Attorney General Eric Holder testified on the government’s gun smuggling sting “Fast and Furious” operation." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ran the operation betwee…

Attorney General Eric Holder testified on the government’s gun smuggling sting “Fast and Furious” operation." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ran the operation betwee…

Attorney General Eric Holder testified on the government’s gun smuggling sting “Fast and Furious” operation." The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ran the operation betwee…

One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.Res. 497 - To provide for the placement of a statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capit…

H.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/…

Retailers and state legislators testified on allowing states to collect sales taxes for online purchases. Much of the hearing centered on the Supreme Court’s 1992 Quill Corporation vs. North…

Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 2055 - Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 1540 - H.R. 10 - Regulations From the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) The …

H.Res. 479 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) 1) H.R. 1254 - Synthetic Drug Control Act 2) H.R. 2405 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act 3) H.R. 32…

H.Res. 479 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10) 1) H.R. 1254 - Synthetic Drug Control Act 2) H.R. 2405 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act 3) H.R. 32…

9a One Minute Speeches (5 per side) H.R. 3010 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amen…

12p 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…

12p 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…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

The House convened for a legislative session.

The House voted on H.J.Res. 2, the Balanced Budget Amendment.

The House considered conference report to 1st minibus spending package and rules for debate to a balanced budget amendment

The House passed a bill that allows gun owners to carry concealed handguns across state lines.

Committee members considered rules for House floor debate on H.S. 822, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. The legislation would allow lawful gun owners to carry concealed guns in o…

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing that focused on her department’s immigration enforcement record.