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Witnesses testified on the effects of voluntary mortgage modification on preventing home foreclosures. The hearing was a follow-up to the subcommittee’s July 9, 2009, hearing examining the O…

The House approved a bill expanding the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over chemical and water plant safety. Members also made speeches in honor of the victims of the previous-d…

Republican Members of the House Judiciary Committee held a meeting on proposed Democratic changes to the USA PATRIOT Act. They members and witnesses criticized several changes saying the pro…

The House approved a bill making it easier for state and local governments to divest themselves from companies doing business with Iran’s energy sector. Members also passed a bill on pilot t…

The House voted to triple the amount of non-military aid to Pakistan, raising it to $7.5 billion over the upcoming five years with an option to renew. Members also approved a plan to evaluat…

General Odienero testified about U.S. operations in Iraq. He said that Congress should not lose sight of the gains in Iraq, even while turning its focus toward Afghanistan. He also spoke abo…

House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about President Obama’s decision to cancel plans to build U.S. national missile defense capabilities in the Czech Republic and Poland.

Representative Shadegg and Republican leaders spoke to reporters about health care reform legislation and Republican alternatives to a plan presented by Democratic members earlier in the day…

The House passed the “Cash for Clunkers” bill which authorizes $4 billion for cash rebates of up to $4,500 to consumers who trade in their cars or SUVs for newer, more fuel-efficient vehicle…

Witnesses testified about the use of, and potential revisions to, the State Secret Protection Act. Among the topics they addressed were the use of executive privilege, the use of the act dur…

In the third of four parts of a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Holder testified about Justice Department operations. Among the topics he addressed were Justice Departmen…

In the first of four parts of a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Holder testified about Justice Department operations. Among the topics he addressed were Justice Departmen…

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen testified at a hearing on the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense budget. Among the topics they addressed were operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, effor…