Training of Iraqi Security Forces
Military commanders testified about training programs, issues surrounding U.S. efforts to properly train Iraqi security forces, and recommendation by the Iraq Study Group that more training…
332 viewsMilitary commanders testified about training programs, issues surrounding U.S. efforts to properly train Iraqi security forces, and recommendation by the Iraq Study Group that more training…
332 viewsGeneral Abizaid and Mr. Satterfield testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the…
106 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,016 viewsCommittee members marked up legislation to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war and for other purposes. Committee counsel provided opinions and members debated…
117 viewsThe House debated a Constitutional Amendment on the definition of marriage. The amendment failed to gain the required two-thirds majority to pass.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,668 viewsThe House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on standards and rules for military commissions and tribunals. Witnesses testified about the Bush administration’s decisions on detainee…
131 viewsThe House Veterans' Affairs Committee held its fifth full committee oversight hearing on the recent data theft of personal information. This hearing focused on the institutional barriers of the…
286 viewsWitnesses testified about reported findings of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, including a recent report of 500 munitions containing serin and mustard gas. Defense Department officials…
1,090 viewsWitnesses testified on the global war on terrorism, including ongoing security and stability activities in Afghanistan. Topics included resurgence of the Taliban, transition of leadership…
260 viewsThe House debated a non-binding resolution (H. Res. 861) on support for operations in Iraq and efforts to combat international terrorism. It also stated that no time limits should be set…
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