MF Global Bankruptcy, Jon Corzine Testimony
Former New Jersey Governor and Chief Executive Jon Corzine testified about the bankruptcy of the financial firm MF Global and a dispute over $1.2 billion in missing funds.
2,199 viewsFormer New Jersey Governor and Chief Executive Jon Corzine testified about the bankruptcy of the financial firm MF Global and a dispute over $1.2 billion in missing funds.
2,199 viewsThe House finished work on HR 2838, the Coast Guard reauthorization bill. All but a couple amendments need to be debated, plus any votes on amendments, motion to recommit and final passage.
View in Congressional Chronicle674 viewsDefense and State Department officials testified on President Obama’s decision to send 100 U.S. military advisers to advise local forces fighting the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and its lea…
1,168 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,513 viewsWitnesses testified about current trends and security challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and priorities for U.S. security assistance and policy, including a focus on the Iranian plot t…
332 viewsThe House debated a revised version of Speaker Boehner’s proposed deficit reduction and debt ceiling legislation, as well as rules governing the debate.
View in Congressional Chronicle7,845 viewsThe House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle10,312 viewsState and Treasury Department officials testified about the impact that U.S. economic sanctions are having on Venezuela. They also discussed further steps that may be taken against Venezuela…
725 viewsThe House passed the fiscal year 2012 military construction and Veterans' Affairs spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,970 viewsRepublican members testified about proposed changes to the 1973 War Powers Act and U.S. involvement in NATO military operations in Libya. They noted that operations in Libya had exceeded the…
587 viewsPeace Corps volunteers who were raped in their host countries and the mother of a volunteer who was murdered testified about their experiences, the plight of women serving in sometimes hosti…
5,836 viewsRep Crowley (D-NY) gave a silent one-minute speech during today’s House session.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,261 viewsAmbassador Susan Rice testified about United Nations operations and the U.S. role at the U.N. She outlined the Obama administration’s priorities for reforming the U.N. and its management pra…
845 viewsHouse Republican women spoke about the impasse between Republicans and Democrats on a budget to fund the government through the end of fiscal year 2011. They denied that negotiations were st…
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