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Witnesses testified on the impact of energy companies searching for sources in more stable areas and countries such as Canada. Much of the hearing focused on the Keystone XL proposal delay. …

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…

H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/…

Interior Department officials testified on the future of U.S. oil and natural gas development on federal lands and waters. He focused on the Obama administration’s proposed five year plan fo…

During Morning Hour, any member was able to speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members sought recognition, Morning Hour concluded.

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 considered conference report to 1st minibus spending package and rules for debate to a balanced budget amendment

Defense and State Department officials testified on President Obama’s decision to send 100 U.S. military advisers to advise local forces fighting the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and its lea…

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…

Kenneth Feinberg testified on the implementation of the BP Oil Spill Compensation Fund. The $20 billion fund was created by BP in partnership with the White House to provide payment or settl…

Witnesses testified on the potential for new jobs and federal government revenue by developing a small portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for energy production.

Witnesses testified about current trends and security challenges facing the Western Hemisphere and priorities for U.S. security assistance and policy, including a focus on the Iranian plot t…

Witnesses testified on the challenges and progress made with U.S. homeland security since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

The House considered President Obama’s jobs bill and legislation on the National Labor Relations Board.

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…