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House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Subcommittees held a joint hearing on U.S. policy toward Mexican and Central American criminal organizations. The hearing focused on the Merida In…

Frederic Hof testified on violence in Syria over the previous 9 months. He said the Assad regime was a “dead man walking” and its days were numbered. He also explained the dilemma the admini…

Witnesses testified about a report, “Texas Border Security: A Strategic Military Assessment,” and the situation along the southern border of the United States. According to the report, drug …

The House finished work on HR 2838, the Coast Guard reauthorization bill. All but a couple amendments need to be debated, plus any votes on amendments, motion to recommit and final passage.

Witnesses testified on recent allegations that Iran attempted to assassinate the Saudi ambassador in the U.S., and Iran’s other international covert operations. Among the topis they addresse…

The House considered legislation on business and financial regulations.

Craig Fugate testified on reform efforts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) since the passage of the 2006 Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act. In his testimony he sai…

The House considered several free trade bills.

Former and current law enforcement officials from New York and California testified about the radicalization of the American Muslims in prison populations. The spoke about cases in which rad…

The Los Angeles County sheriff and Islamic community representatives testified at a House Homeland Security hearing on the threat of radicalization among U.S. Muslims. Chairman Peter King de…

Doctors and mental health professionals testified on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other issues facing some returning veterans. Among the topics addressed were services available…

The House approved the Republican debt and deficit reduction plan, which they call the Cut, Cap, and Balance Bill. The legislation requires $111 billion in spending reductions and establishe…

Witnesses testified about the U.S. relationship with European, Middle East and Asian allies, as well as international counterterrorism operations. They also talked about Pakistan and whether…

Secretary Janet Napolitano testified about the fiscal year 2012 Homeland Security Department budget request. She also reiterated her concerns about cuts to programs in her department contain…

The House passed an extension through the end of fiscal year 2011 highway and mass transit spending programs. Members also began debate on the small business paperwork bill, which would repe…

The House voted on legislation titled “Repealing The Job-Killing Health Care Law Act” that would repeal the 2010 health care reform law.