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General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels beginning in…

The House Armed Services Committee heard testimony on the results of a strategic review of Afghanistan.

Witnesses testified on proposals that would regulate currently unregulated financial markets. They focused on over-the-counter derivatives markets, which Ms. Born said had become “extremely…

The Joint Economic Committee heard a report on October 2009 employment figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The unemployment rate rose to 10.2%, up from 9.8% the previous…

Witnesses testified on the progress of the U.S. military draw-down in Iraq. Topics included the relationship between U.S. policies in Iraq and Afghanistan, domestic problems arising when…

Witnesses testified about U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, focusing on counterinsurgency, regional stability issues, and training of Afghan forces.

The House voted to triple the amount of non-military aid to Pakistan, raising it to $7.5 billion over the upcoming five years with an option to renew. Members also approved a plan to…

General Odienero testified about U.S. operations in Iraq. He said that Congress should not lose sight of the gains in Iraq, even while turning its focus toward Afghanistan. He also spoke about…

A hearing was held on actions taken by military leaders to address psychological stress in the military. Topics included suicide prevention, reduction of stigma, and the role of families in…

Obama administration officials urged Congress to move forward with proposed changes to the military commissions system, which the president has said he wants to continue to use to put alleged…

The House worked on spending bills for fiscal year 2010.

The House passed the “Cash for Clunkers” bill which authorizes $4 billion for cash rebates of up to $4,500 to consumers who trade in their cars or SUVs for newer, more fuel-efficient…

Members talked about the Congressional Oversight Panel’s June report to Congress on the strength of financial institutions that have received money through the Troubled Asset Relief…

Elizabeth Warren testified about the Congressional Oversight Panel’s June report to Congress on the strength of financial institutions that have received money through the Troubled Asset Relief…

Commanders from military war colleges testified about the educational programs offered to officers and methods used to educate military strategists. Among the topics they addressed were the…

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen testified at a hearing on the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense budget. Among the topics they addressed were operations in Afghanistan and Iraq,…

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified about the U.S. economic outlook, saying significant progress had been made in restoring stability to financial markets since a “truly cataclysmic…

The Joint Economic Committee held a hearing on the second quarterly report of the the special inspector general for TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program). Neil Barofsky testified about…