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Proceedings were briefly interrupted by a protester in the gallery during debate on detainee treatment (approximately 1:50 p.m.).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,542 viewsProceedings were briefly interrupted by a protester in the gallery during debate on detainee treatment (approximately 1:50 p.m.).
View in Congressional Chronicle1,542 viewsCommittee members marked up legislation to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war and for other purposes. Committee counsel provided opinions and members deb…
126 viewsWitnesses testified about reported findings of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, including a recent report of 500 munitions containing serin and mustard gas. Defense Department officials …
1,174 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,388 viewsThe House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence held a hearing on the role and responsibilities of the media in national intelligence reporting and in unauthorized leaks of classified i…
134 viewsThe House considered several bills under suspension of the rules. Members also approved a bill that reauthorizes 15 intelligence agencies.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,184 viewsMembers of the Select Katrina Response Investigation Committee commented on the Federal Hurricane Response Report. Topics included disaster preparations, communication lapses, the cost of re…
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