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Military commanders testified about training programs, issues surrounding U.S. efforts to properly train Iraqi security forces, and recommendation by the Iraq Study Group that more training …

General Abizaid and Mr. Satterfield testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the regio…

Rep. Saxton, chairman of the House Armed Services Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, talked about congressional oversight of the Iraq war. Other topics included…

Proceedings were briefly interrupted by a protester in the gallery during debate on detainee treatment (approximately 1:50 p.m.).

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on standards and rules for military commissions and tribunals. Witnesses testified about the Bush administration’s decisions on detainee tre…

Representative Jim Saxton talked about how Congress should respond to the issue of detainee rights and how such detainees should be tried by military tribunals. He also responded to telephon…

Witnesses testified regarding efforts to provide armor protection for soldiers and vehicles in Iraq. Committee members expressed concern that the need for armor was not being met in a timely…

The House debated a non-binding resolution (H. Res. 861) on support for operations in Iraq and efforts to combat international terrorism. It also stated that no time limits should be set for…

The Joint Economic Committee questions Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke about the economic outlook. He also talked about the potential impact of rising fuel prices on the economy, potential…

The witnesses testified about building the capacity of foreign military forces. Topics included empowering foreign military, safety and effectiveness of U.S. military, and federal funds.

Witnesses testified on the topic “Special Operations Command: Transforming for the Long War.” Among the issues they addressed were proposals for military transformation, future strategies f…