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The representatives talked about extending unemployment benefits. Following prepared remarks, they responded to questions from reporters.

Democratic leaders including Representatives Bob Mendez (D-New Jersey), Nancy Pelosi (D-California), John Spratt (D-South Carolina) and Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) spoke to reporters about the…

House Democratic leaders announced they will hold an economic forum in which they will formulate a long-term economic plan for their party. After their remarks they answered questions from…

Representatives debated HR 333 Bankruptcy Reform bill and H Res 609 Unemployment and Welfare Benefits Extension.

The Representatives talked about the House Democratic leadership elections. Rep. Menendez was elected Democratic Caucus chair, Rep. Clyburn vice chair, and Rep. Hoyer Minority Whip.…

Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announces the election as the House Minority Leader for the 108th Congress, and nominate Representative John Spratt (D-SC) as Assistant to the Minority…

Representative John Spratt(D-South Carolina) talked about his substitute amendment to the congressional resolution on Iraq, which was expected to be debated later in the day. He also…

The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.

The House Rules Committee met to consider the procedures that will lay out the rules for debate on the house floor for the resolution to grant the use of the U.S. military force against…

Witnesses testified about Iraq’s weapons capabilities, weapons development programs, and the potential for nuclear weapons development. Among the issues they addressed were means by which…

Secretary Rumsfeld and General Myers testified about possible military action against Iraq, outlined Iraq’s threat to the Middle East, and past Iraqi violations of United Nations resolutions.…

Mr. Greenspan talked about the state of the economy and the progress of economic recovery. He warned of the danger of continued deficit spending and urged Congress to extend spending…

Former weapons inspectors testified about Iraq’s weapons capabilities, weapons inspection from 1991 to 1998, and the prospect for future weapons inspections and potential threats from Iraq.

Rep. Spratt and Senator Conrad talked to reporters about the Congressional Budget Office’s updated 2002 budget and economic outlook. They also criticized the Bush administrations fiscal…