Impact of Recession on Local Communities
A hearing was held on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as the need for an economic recovery bill. An economics professor, the head of a local food bank, a…
401 viewsA hearing was held on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as the need for an economic recovery bill. An economics professor, the head of a local food bank, a…
401 viewsGovernors testified about the impact the recession is having on state budgets and their constituents at a hearing on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as t…
543 viewsAt 1:45 p.m. ET Donna Edwards was sworn in as the representative to Congress of the Fourth Congressional District of the State of Maryland.
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56 viewsThe House passed a small business innovation and technology bill. Members also began work on the $8.4 billion Coast Guard programs bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle8,947 viewsRobert Mueller testified on the fiscal year 2009 budget request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Mr. Mueller talked about the FBI’s role in counterterrorism activities, public corrup…
214 viewsAttorney General Michael Mukasey testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Justice. He described the responsibilities of his department and the accomplishmen…
124 viewsRepresentative David Obey talked about his autobiography, Raising Hell for Justice: The Washington Battles of a Heartland Progressive, published by University of Wisconsin Press. He talked a…
68 viewsNew member of Congress, Andre Carson of the 7th District of Indiana, was sworn in at 2:57 p.m.
View in Congressional Chronicle813 viewsThe House passed $10.5 billion for military construction for the next fiscal year budget, which includes new barracks, family housing, and medical facilities. Members also approved a $15 bil…
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