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Representative Ike Skelton (R-MO) spoke on his retirement from the U.S. House. After his remarks a number of other Representatives spoke about Rep. Skelton’s time in office.

The House worked on a bill that extends expiring tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The tax cuts were scheduled to run out on December 31, 2010. The legislation would extend the tax cuts fo…

The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.

The House approved federal spending through Saturday, December 18, 2010.

Defense officials testified about recent developments in China’s military capabilities and strategic position. They talked about China’s relations with its neighbors and the U.S., military s…

Pentagon officials testified on Defense Department initiatives proposed by Secretary Robert Gates to more efficiently fund defense programs. One of the proposals included the elimination of …

William Perry and Stephen Hadley testified on the final report of the independent panel’s assessment of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Among the topics they addressed were recapitaliz…

The House approved an extension of unemployment benefits.

The House approved a five-year extension of the national flood insurance program with higher caps on both premiums and policy coverage.

Representative Gene Taylor talked about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and congressional response to it, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He is a member of th…

Witnesses testified about the circumstances surrounding the ongoing spill of crude oil from the well site in the Gulf of Mexico. Executives from BP and Transocean talked about the accident …

Witnesses testified about the circumstances surrounding the ongoing spill of crude oil from the well site in the Gulf of Mexico. Officials continued their testimony on the federal response t…

Defense Department officials testified on security and stability of operations in Afghanistan. Topics included the counterinsurgency, efforts to eliminate the Taliban refuge in Mariah, and a…

The Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on proposals that would revise the national flood insurance program. Witnesses tes…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on U.S. nuclear weapons policy and force structure. Witnesses talked about the recent Nuclear Poster Review, new rules for the use of nuclea…