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Davita Vance-Cooks testified about a report on the future of the Government Printing Office and the steps it must take to modernize its operations and move to digital formats.

1) H.R. 2061 - Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act of 2013 2) H.R. 3343 - To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to clarify the rules regarding the determination of…

Legislative Business-H.R. 2655 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act

A series of one minute speeches focusing on the health care law were shown.

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.

One Minute Speeches H.J.Res. 79 - Border Safety & Security Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. John Carter / Appropriations Committee) Special Order Speeches

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the tenth day of the government shutdown between live news conferences.

One Minute Speeches H.J.Res. 91 - Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act (Suspension, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen / Appropriations Committee) H.…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The House met to consider a series of temporary spending measures to re-open certain programs and parts of government following closures that began on October 1.

The U.S. House of Representatives convenes for a legislative session.

The House session recessed suddenly due to a lockdown at the Capitol. Schedule estimate for the afternoon: At approximately 1:15-1:30 p.m. the House will have its first vote series of…

Members of the House debated about H. J. Res. 70, Open Our National Parks and Museums Act, a measure for emergency funding for operating national parks and museums during a government shutdo…

H.R. 2667 - Authority for Mandate Delay Act (Subject to a Rule) (Sponsored by Rep.*Tim Griffin / Ways and Means Committee) H.R. 2668 - Fairness for American Families Act (Subject to a Rule) …

Current and former directors of the National Counterterrorism Center, security officials, and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani testified on communications procedures and law enforcem…

At noon, the House will consider: HR 1864, a bill under suspension of the rules; Rule for consideration of three bills: HR 1613 - OCS Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements; and HR 2231 - Of…

First votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening. One Minute Speeches Begin consideration of H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rul…

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 1412 - Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Coffman / Veterans' Affairs Committee) 2) H.…

Former Senator Joe Lieberman (I-CT)), Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis, and emergency officials testified on the April 15, 2013, bombing at the Boston Marathon. Questions focused on infor…