House Session
U.S. House of Representatives
View in Congressional Chronicle6,185 viewsThe House passed extended unemployment benefits that allow an extra three months of benefits, with those in high unemployment states getting up to a year of benefits. Also, members began wor…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,816 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine recent advances in stem cell research and the opportunities for developing new medical therapies for diseases s…
445 viewsA hearing was held on the management of waste electronic equipment (e-waste) such as computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines. Topics included industry practices for …
475 viewsWitnesses testified about the future of the International Space Station, transportation and service to the station following the planned end of Space Shuttle flights in 2010, and the expecte…
369 viewsRep. Jackie Speier was sworn in by the House Speaker as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the 12th District of California. In a special election April 8 she won the…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,054 viewsBill Gates testified at a hearing on competitiveness in the global marketplace as it relates to technology. Topics include efforts needed to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in the global mar…
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