Representative Ike Skelton Farewell and Tributes
Representative Ike Skelton (R-MO) spoke on his retirement from the U.S. House. After his remarks a number of other Representatives spoke about Rep. Skelton’s time in office.
295 viewsRepresentative Ike Skelton (R-MO) spoke on his retirement from the U.S. House. After his remarks a number of other Representatives spoke about Rep. Skelton’s time in office.
295 viewsThe House approved federal spending through Saturday, December 18, 2010.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,887 viewsDefense officials testified about recent developments in China’s military capabilities and strategic position. They talked about China’s relations with its neighbors and the U.S., military s…
586 viewsPentagon officials testified on Defense Department initiatives proposed by Secretary Robert Gates to more efficiently fund defense programs. One of the proposals included the elimination of …
351 viewsThe House continued work on a bill that creates a new program to provide medical services and health monitoring for 9/11 first responders.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,607 viewsIn a vote of 422-0, the House unanimously passed a $40 billion emergency spending bill for New York City, Washington, D.C., and national security amid the aftermath of the September 11 terro…
View in Congressional Chronicle485 viewsWilliam Perry and Stephen Hadley testified on the final report of the independent panel’s assessment of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Among the topics they addressed were recapitaliz…
239 viewsMembers debated the supplemental bill for the war in Afghanistan.
226 viewsThe House considered a number of bills, including ones on surface transportation and aid for Haiti.
View in Congressional Chronicle7,682 viewsGeneral David Petraeus gave the keynote address at the Korean War Veterans Appreciation Ceremony recognizing the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War on June 25, 1950. Korean Cons…
577 viewsRepresentative Ike Skelton answered the question “What are you reading?” He mentioned Civil War on the Western Border, 1854-1865 by Jay Monaghan; Andrew Jackson and His Indian Wars by Robert…
177 viewsArmy Secretary John McHugh and Army Inspector General Lieutenant General Steven Whitcomb testified about allegations of lost and mislabeled grave sites and mishandling of remains at Arlingto…
510 viewsHouse members debated the fiscal year 2010 war supplemental and disaster spending.
116 viewsThe House passed a bill to restore expired unemployed benefits. Members also voted to bar lobbyists from foreign nations accused of being state sponsors of terrorism from contributing or att…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,195 viewsMembers debated new, stricter sanction on Iran for continued efforts to develop a nuclear program.
120 viewsThe House approved legislation to limit corporate, union, and special interest campaign contribution. The bill is in direct relation to the Supreme Court’s ruling striking limits on independ…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,382 viewsThe House completed a short-term extension of tax and jobless benefits, and delayed cuts to Medicare cuts to doctors. They also passed the fiscal year 2011 defense programs bill. An amendmen…
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