House Session, Part 2
The House passed a bill that allows gun owners to carry concealed handguns across state lines.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,837 viewsThe House passed a bill that allows gun owners to carry concealed handguns across state lines.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,837 viewsWitnesses testified on lessons learned by the Department of Defense over the preceding decade, and gave a comprehensive assessment of how those lessons might be applied in the future in ligh…
6,242 viewsThe House considered several free trade bills.
View in Congressional Chronicle998 viewsHouse Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Jeff Miller (R-FL) spoke at the American Legion Convention. He said veterans benefits will not be shortchanged in congressional deficit reduction talks…
126 viewsDoctors 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…
411 viewsThe House debated and voted on legislation to raise the debt ceiling. The measure failed 97-318, with seven Democrats voting present.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,245 viewsThe House Armed Services Committee met to consider a measure authorizing Defense Department programs and policies for fiscal year 2012. Among the issues debated were the repeal of the milita…
264 viewsDefense Secretary Robert Gates and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mike Mullen spoke about the scope and extent of U.S. involvement in military action against the forces of Moammar…
1,026 viewsCIA director Leon Panetta told the House Intelligence Committee that there was a “strong likelihood” that President Mubarak would step down. Other topics included the re-authorization of som…
4,293 viewsPresident Obama spoke at the annual congressional prayer breakfast, where legislators and officials gathered to offer thanks for the blessings bestowed on the United States. Astronaut Mark K…
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