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In an oversight hearing, witnesses testified about the congressional-mandated 2006 International Religious Freedom Report. Topics included religious freedom in repressive countries, democracy,…

Mr. Burns testified about North Korean nuclear weapons development programs, recent nuclear and missile tests, the status of six-party talks with North Korea, and United Nations sanctions…

The House Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations subcommittee held a hearing on the “Hague Convention on International Adoptions: Status and the Framework for…

The House convened for a legislative session.

The House debated overriding President Bush’s veto of stem cell legislation.

The House debated a Constitutional Amendment on the definition of marriage. The amendment failed to gain the required two-thirds majority to pass.

The 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…

The witnesses testified on the progress of reconstruction in Iraq. Topics included death of Abu Musaab al-Zarqawi, reconstruction of Iraqi government, U.S. assistance budget, Iraq’s economy, and…

The House International Relations Committee held a hearing on the topic, “A Resurgent China: Responsible Stakeholder or Robust Rival?” Deputy Secretary of State Zoellick testified about a number of…

The House considered several bills under suspension of the rules. Members also approved a bill that reauthorizes 15 intelligence agencies.

The Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations Subcommittee of the House International Relations Committee held a hearing titled “Human Rights in China: Improving or Deteriorating…

Representative Smith talked about human rights in China. He said that although economic conditions in China had improved, the human rights situation remained “abysmal.” He also responded to…