House Session
The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,406 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,406 viewsMembers debated a resolution honoring the victims of and responders to a shooting December 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. They began with remarks by Repre…
266 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle209 viewsThe U.S House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle663 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle905 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 Chronicle210 viewsActivities at the second day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included official nomination of the party’s presidential and vice presidential candidates and a roll call vote of the …
7,955 viewsWitnesses testified on legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect applicable state and local taxes on all their sales. Topics included obstacles to collecting taxes from re…
437 viewsThe House debated resolutions relating to offshore drilling.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,300 viewsSecretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security. Many questions focused on Secretary Napolitano’s June 15th memo on deferring deportation …
3,035 viewsThe House considered the 2013 defense spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,160 viewsWitnesses testified about issues surrounding recent national security leaks to the media, and the options available to investigate and prosecute those responsible. The leaks revealed the nam…
580 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle545 viewsWitnesses testified on racial profiling and state immigration laws in Alabama and Arizona, relations between law enforcement and African-Americans, as well as anti-terrorism efforts that tar…
2,850 viewsOne Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. __ - Resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,280 viewsMichele Leonhart testified at an oversight hearing of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Among the topics she addressed were the DEA’s knowledge of the “Fast and Furious” program, th…
45,500 viewsAttorney General Holder testified at a Justice Department oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at…
2,498 viewsBegin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)
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