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Proceedings were briefly interrupted by a protester in the gallery during debate on detainee treatment (approximately 1:50 p.m.).

Representative Mel Watt and members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters about issues including the 2006 midterm elections, Hurricane Katrina recovery and reconstruction alon…

The 14th Annual Arena Stage Benefit for Community Engagement was a one-night-only performance of the original crime-solving comedy, The Pundit Whodunit: The Case of the Political Puzzle, wr…

The Kaiser Family Foundation hosted a forum called “Paths to Success: A Forum on Young African-American Men.” The forum featured Bill Cosby and a panel of national leaders and young people …

Representatives of various law enforcement agencies responsible for protecting federal facilities in the nation’s capital testified about the coordination of their activities as well as thei…

Witnesses testified about prescription drug abuse, access to prescription drugs through physicians, the Internet, and patients, as well as the extent of the problem in the U.S. They also tal…

Witnesses testified about the state of rail safety and security. Among the issues they addressed were recent train bombings in Madrid, the unique challenges of rail security, and new pilot s…

A representative of the Transportation Security Administration and managers of Washington, DC area airports testified about alternative baggage screening systems, airport waiting times, secu…

The House Committee on Homeland Security holds a hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) process of awarding anti-terrorism grants. Recently announced funding levels i…

The Government Reform Subcommitee on Federal Workforce and Agency Organization held a hearing on reauthorizing the Office of Government Ethics through fiscal year 2011.

The House passed a lobbying and ethics bill in a 217-213 vote.

The House Government Reform Committee reviewed persistent problems with military pay. Witnesses testified about administrative and processing problems which had resulted in debt collection a…