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The House of Representatives convened for the business of the day, one minute speeches, and special order speeches. The House disapproved of Senate amendments to bill H.R. 3630 to provide in…

Former New Jersey Governor and Chief Executive Jon Corzine testified about the bankruptcy of the financial firm MF Global and a dispute over $1.2 billion in missing funds.

12p Legislative business H.R. 3463 - To reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions and by terminating…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

The Joint Chiefs of Staff representing the four major military services appeared before the House Armed Services Committee to speak against additional defense cuts or sequestration. They sai…

Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, and Navy leaders testified on the state of U.S. military readiness and potential cuts in Defense Department spending. They talked about a number of issues incl…

Federal officials testified on proposals to overhaul the military retirement system. They urged caution in reforming the system and said options were being reviewed carefully by the Defense …

Witnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in ligh…

The House convened for Morning Hour, when members were permitted to speak on a variety of topics.

Military leaders testified about their efforts to prevent suicides and reduce the stigma of mental health care for active duty members. They noted that suicide rates had decreased in the las…

House Republican freshmen spoke to reporters and answered questions about Speaker Boehner’s debt ceiling and budget deficit plan. They said they would support the plan.

Freshmen Republican members spoke to reporters outside the White House about a letter they had written to the president asking him to put a budget deficit reduction plan in writing.

Michelle Flournoy and Admiral Mike Mullen testified about President Obama’s Afghanistan troop reduction plan. Admiral Mullen said he supported the president’s plan to reduce U.S. troops in A…

Freshman House members spoke to reporters following a meeting with Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner on raising the debt ceiling.

The House Armed Services Committee met to consider a measure authorizing Defense Department programs and policies for fiscal year 2012. Among the issues debated were the repeal of the milita…

The House Armed Services Committee met to consider a measure authorizing Defense Department programs and policies for fiscal year 2012. Among the issues debated were the repeal of the milita…

The U.S. commanders in charge of military logistics and operations in Africa testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the president’s 2012 budget request. Among the topics they…