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Representatives of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters and announced their opposition to the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. They discussed their…

The House unexpectedly voted down the $142 billion appropriations conference report for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Departments. The vote was 209 to 223. The House…

Undersecretary Hughes testified about her recent travels to Indonesia and Malaysia where she visited some of the areas affected by the December 2004 tsunami. She also talked about the goals…

Ambassador Bolton testified about reform efforts at the United Nations and the outcome of the recent high-level event, or summit meeting, of approximately 150 heads of state that resulted…

A Bipartisan informal hearing on exit strategies for Iraq was held. Representative Woolsey called for the discussions with a focus on how to withdraw American troops while fulfilling the…

The House International Relations Committee held a hearing on the Darfur situation in Sudan. Deputy Secretary Zoellick testified about consolidating peace while confronting genocide.

A human rights and religious freedom expert testified about human rights conditions in Vietnam, relations between the U.S. and Vietnam, the pace of economic reforms, and respect for…

Rep. John Conyers, Jr., and other Democrats hold a public meeting concerning the “Downing Street Memo” and pre-war intelligence on Iraq. Witnesses attending the meeting talked about the…

The House will consider H.R. 1815 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006, sponsored by Rep. Hunter of the Armed Services Committee. The rule provides for one hour of…

United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan’s chief of staff testified about U.N. budget and management issues. State Department officials and others also testified about U.N. reform.…

The House Government Reform Committee held a hearing to review of the National Football League’s strategy for combating steroid use as part of understanding why high school students use…

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice testified before the House International Relations Committee. She talked about the fiscal year 2006 foreign operations budget as well as U.S.…

The committee heard testimony about tsunami relief programs to help victims in the devastated areas bordering the Indian Ocean, international cooperation in providing monetary and physical…