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Begin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)
View in Congressional Chronicle1,223 viewsBegin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)
View in Congressional Chronicle1,223 viewsBen Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. In addressing the rise in unemployment and slow job growth during May 2012, he said the causes were unclear and did not necessaril…
2,725 viewsHouse session from May 31, 2012.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,951 viewsThe House worked on commerce, justice and science appropriations.
View in Congressional Chronicle24,401 viewsDuring Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.
View in Congressional Chronicle200 viewsKeith Hall testified about the most recent report on unemployment. The unemployment rate dropped from 9.1 to 9 percent, the first decrease since July 2011, and 80,000 new jobs were created.
142 viewsKeith Hall testified about the most recent report on unemployment. The unemployment rate dropped to 9 percent, the first decrease since July 2011, and 80,000 new jobs were created.
451 viewsBen Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook. Among his comments he said the economic recovery was close to faltering. He said the Federal Reserve was prepared to take additional step…
3,479 viewsA vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government funded failed by a vote of 195 to 230.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,257 viewsThe House passed the fiscal year 2012 military construction and Veterans' Affairs spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,970 viewsRep Crowley (D-NY) gave a silent one-minute speech during today’s House session.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,261 viewsU.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies about the Fiscal 2012 Budget Requests.
210 viewsWitnesses testified about the fiscal year 2012 appropriations request for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. Among the topics they addressed were approval of new offshore drilling, oil r…
181 viewsEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P. Jackson spoke on her agency’s fiscal year 2012 budget request. In her testimony she urged Congress not to cut her agency’s budget …
483 viewsDefense Secretary Gates and Joint Chiefs Chair Mike Mullen testified about the president’s budget request for fiscal year 2012, totaling $553 billion. They also talked about operations in Af…
1,146 viewsThe House continued consideration of fiscal year 2011 spending.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,450 viewsThe House began consideration of H.R. 1, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011.
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