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Witnesses testified on the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims backlog, and its ability to process complex claims such as traumatic brain injuries. The first panel of veterans …

Officials from the Government Accountability Office, Homeland Security Department, and the Federal Protective Service testified on the September 16, 2013, Navy Yard shooting and security at …

Homeland Security Department officials testified about the need for improved financial reporting. Among the issues they addressed were the impact of financial reporting practices on national…

Legislative Business-H.R. 2655 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act

1) H.R. 3304-To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the US Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to au…

Eric Shinseki testified on the impact of the government shutdown on services and benefits to military veterans. He said that if the government shutdown continues, about 3.8 million veterans …

One Minute Speeches H.J.Res. 79 - Border Safety & Security Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. John Carter / Appropriations Committee) Special Order Speeches

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the tenth day of the government shutdown between live news conferences.

The U.S. House of Representatives convenes for a legislative session.

The House session recessed suddenly due to a lockdown at the Capitol. Schedule estimate for the afternoon: At approximately 1:15-1:30 p.m. the House will have its first vote series of…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

Policy experts from various think tanks testified on Iran’s increasing influence in the Western hemisphere, specifically in Latin American countries.

One Minute Speeches Begin Consideration of H.R. 2397 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep.*C.W. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee) The rule prov…

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and members of the Congressional Border Caucus held a briefing on immigration and border security.

At noon, the House will consider: HR 1864, a bill under suspension of the rules; Rule for consideration of three bills: HR 1613 - OCS Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements; and HR 2231 - Of…

One Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no …

First votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening. One Minute Speeches Begin consideration of H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rul…

Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 1412 - Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Coffman / Veterans' Affairs Committee) 2) H.…