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The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,270 viewsThe House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,270 viewsCandidates participated in a televised debate held before a live audience at Bucknell University. Among the issues they addressed were national security and Iraq policy, the economy, and imm…
125 viewsThe House debated a non-binding resolution (H. Res. 861) on support for operations in Iraq and efforts to combat international terrorism. It also stated that no time limits should be set for…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,387 viewsPublic health officials testified about administration budget requests for programs for responses to the avian flu. Among the issues they addressed were the threat posed by the virus, chance…
156 viewsA hearing was held on the status of reconstruction in Iraq. Government officials testified about critical elements of the reconstruction efforts, which included lack of funding, the creation…
90 viewsThe 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community represent…
228 viewsThe House will consider HR 2361, Interior-Environment Appropriations for fiscal 2006.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,541 viewsMichael Leavitt, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, testified about the Fiscal Year 2006 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the issues h…
80 viewsHealth officials testified before the members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee about the availability of influenza vaccines. They talked about the announcement of the British vaccine…
362 viewsOfficials testified about the plans to combat infectious diseases, especially influenza and SARS. They discussed activities including the expansion of the Centers for Disease Control and the…
152 viewsDirector Mainella testified about the 2005 fiscal year budget request for the National Park Service. She addressed concerns about expenditures, efficiency, and proposed cutbacks in service d…
80 viewsHomeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge testified before the House Appropriations subcommittee on Homeland Security regarding the proposed fiscal year 2005 budget for the Department of Homelan…
69 viewsThe House debated debated motions to instruct conferees.
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