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

Federal officials testified on proposals to overhaul the military retirement system. They urged caution in reforming the system and said options were being reviewed carefully by the Defense …

The House passed a bill that would swap federal land for copper mining in exchange for private land currently owned by a southeast Arizona mining company. The chamber also passed debate rule…

The House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.

Conservative leaders and Republican presidential candidates spoke at the Values Voter Summit. During this portion of the summit, House Speaker John Boehner pledged to uphold the Defense of M…

A vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government funded failed by a vote of 195 to 230.

Military leaders testified about their efforts to prevent suicides and reduce the stigma of mental health care for active duty members. They noted that suicide rates had decreased in the las…

The House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.

House Speaker John Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing to the press. He was joined by several other Republican House members as part of the unveiling of their job creation plan.

The House Armed Services Committee met to consider a measure authorizing Defense Department programs and policies for fiscal year 2012. Among the issues debated were the repeal of the milita…

The House began consideration of a bill dealing with leasing for offshore drilling off the coast of Virginia and in the Gulf of Mexico.

Representative Vicky Hartzler talked about the 2011 continuing resolution, the 2012 budget, and President Obama’s plan to reduce the budget deficit and federal debt. She also responded to te…

Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines chiefs testified on the progress toward implementing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal law allowing gays and lesbians in the military. In their remarks the…