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One Minute Speeches Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.Res. 497 - To provide for the placement of a statue or bust of Sir Winston Churchill in the United States Capit…

The House passed a fiscal year 2012 spending bill.

H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/…

The 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.

The House passed a measure that re-affirms “In God We Trust” as the U.S. national motto.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on U.S. foreign policy. Topics included Afghanistan and Pakistan, U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, israel-Palestin relations, and Russia, India, and Cu…

Defense 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…

The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on potential threats from Iran and Syria, focusing on sanctions already imposed and the future of U.S. policy toward both countries. Witnes…

The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on potential threats from Iran and Syria, focusing on sanctions already imposed and the future of U.S. policy toward both countries. Witnes…

Witnesses 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…

The House considered several free trade bills.

The House considered two measures regarding U.S. military action in Libya. One measure to limit the use of American troops failed 123-295. A second bill that would block all funds for U.S. m…