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Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules

Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Secretary of Veteran Affairs Eric Shinseki discussed ways to more effectively reintroduce those in the armed forces back into civilian life. The joint…

Members spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through…

Members spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through…

Douglas Elmendorf testified on the long-term federal budget outlook and a report predicting a bleak fiscal and economic future and outlining consequences for American families should…

Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2008 but was not…

House session from May 31, 2012.

Witnesses testified about an executive order which required colleges to provide more information to veterans, such as the likelihood of military members completing a school’s programs prior…

The House Budget Committee marked up H.R. 4966, the Sequester Replacement Act of 2012. Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced the bill. Under the legislation, language in the 2011…

1) H.R. 2146 - DATA Act, as amended 2) H.R. 3336 - Small Business Credit Availability Act, as amended Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012,…

H.R. 1339 - To amend title 32, the body of laws of the US dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the Salem, MA, as the Birthplace of the National Guard (Sponsored by Rep. Tierney…

Budget Committee members marked up the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget plan. This hearing was joined in progress

Budget Committee members marked up the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget plan. This hearing ended while in progress, and continues on part 5.

Budget Committee members marked up the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget plan. This portion of the hearing was joined already in progress. It can be viewed in its entirety online at…

H.R. 1837 - San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: (10 minutes of debate each)…

Defense Department officials testified about the department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. Among the topics they addressed were proposed spending cuts, the potential impact of…

One Minute Speeches (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 3408 - Protecting Investment in Oil Shale the Next Generation of Environmental, Energy, and Resource Security (PIONEERS)…