Federal Bureau of Investigation Oversight
Director Mueller testified about Federal Bureau of Investigation operations and program priorities of the bureau. Among the topics he addressed were counterterrorism operations and informati…
233 viewsDirector Mueller testified about Federal Bureau of Investigation operations and program priorities of the bureau. Among the topics he addressed were counterterrorism operations and informati…
233 viewsMembers spoke to the media about proposed legislation for comprehensive lobbying reform they hoped to introduce in the 110th Congress. Among the topics they addressed were expanding regulati…
72 viewsThe Senate passed, as amended, H.R. 5682; United States-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle216 viewsWitnesses testified about the operation of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. Among the topics addressed were enforcement of the Voting Rights Act, prisoner treatment at…
253 viewsLeaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee announced new legislation to extend the mandate of the Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruct…
58 viewsThe Senate convenes and resumes consideration of H.R.5385, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007.
View in Congressional Chronicle315 viewsThe Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.3930, the Military Commissions Act of 2006, and passed it as amended. The…
View in Congressional Chronicle771 viewsThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on “From Coalition to ISAF Command in Afghanistan: The Purpose and Impact of the Transition.” Witnesses testified about security challe…
249 viewsThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on policy toward Iran in responses to its nuclear development and enrichment programs. In his opening remarks Senator Lugar said he oppo…
418 viewsAmbassador Bolton testified about his nomination as the administration’s ambassador to the United Nations. He had held the position through a recess appointment since August 2005. Among the …
522 viewsWitnesses testified about U.S. policy toward North Korea. Among the topics they addressed were recent missile tests by North Korea, weapons development programs, the status of six-party talk…
192 viewsThe Senate convened and proceeded to consideration of H.R.9 , the Voting Rights Reauthorization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,038 viewsThe Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S. 728, the Water Resources Development Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle270 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Department of Justice operations and the Terrorist Surveillance program. Among the issues he addresse…
246 viewsThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on the future of the Iraqi government and progress in political measures taken by the government, reconstruction and infrastructure bui…
250 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the rights of detained enemy combatants in response to the ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Hamdan v. Rumsfeld in favor of a detainee in G…
368 viewsThe Senate convenes and begins a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumes consideration of S.J.Res. 12, the Flag Protection Amendment.
View in Congressional Chronicle193 viewsThe Senate resumed consideration of S. 2766, the Defense Authorization bill and voted on two amendments calling for different plans to withdraw troops from Iraq. An amendment offered by Sena…
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