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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…

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

Kenneth Feinberg testified on the implementation of the BP Oil Spill Compensation Fund. The $20 billion fund was created by BP in partnership with the White House to provide payment or settl…

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 …

Witnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in ligh…

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…

Financial industry officials testified on possible effects of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on small businesses. The CPFB was established as part of the 2010 financial regu…

The House resumed their session to debate the Reid proposal to raise the debt ceiling under suspension of the rules. The proposal was defeated.

House Republicans leaders spoke to reporters about their proposal for a balanced budget amendment. They also answered questions about negotiations with President Obama on the budget and nati…

Michelle Flournoy and Admiral Mike Mullen testified about President Obama’s Afghanistan troop reduction plan. Admiral Mullen said he supported the president’s plan to reduce U.S. troops in A…

Bankers and small business owners testified on access to credit for small businesses. Among the issues they addressed were lending rates to small businesses, the outlook for the economy, and…