Campaign Telemarketing
Reps. Bean, Altmire, and Foxx testified against automated political telemarketing, citing personal experiences. Attorneys and others spoke in favor of and in opposition to the calls. Topics …
265 viewsReps. Bean, Altmire, and Foxx testified against automated political telemarketing, citing personal experiences. Attorneys and others spoke in favor of and in opposition to the calls. Topics …
265 viewsFormer Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) gave his farewell speech in the House.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,568 viewsThe House worked on an employment nondiscrimination bill and a U.S.-Peru free trade agreement.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,313 viewsDemocratic members of the U.S. House spoke at a rally outside the U.S. Capitol building to speak about Democratic legislative accomplishments during the past year. Members of the public also…
475 viewsAll five members of the Securities and Exchange Commission testified about the protection of investors and market oversight. Topics included sub-prime mortgages, the effects of the Sarbanes-…
229 viewsThe House voted on three suspension bills that were debated earlier in the day and on which the yeas and nays were requested.
View in Congressional Chronicle315 viewsFor the fourth day, the House debated a non-binding Iraq War resolution saying that Congress would continue to support U.S. armed forces in Iraq, but it disapproves President George W. Bush’…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,003 viewsFor the second day, the House debated a non-binding Iraq War resolution saying that Congress would continue to support U.S. armed forces in Iraq, but it disapproves President George W. Bush’…
View in Congressional Chronicle900 viewsThe House worked on a suspension bill that would strip pensions from members of Congress convicted of bribery, conspiracy, or perjury charges. Members also passed three suspension bills that…
View in Congressional Chronicle154 viewsThe House passed a bill implementing certain 9/11 Commission recommendations. Lawmakers also voted for oversight on intelligence spending.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,609 viewsThe House approved a rules and ethics package for the 110th Congress.
View in Congressional Chronicle814 viewsHouse members elected in November re-enacted their swearing-in and brought their families in to greet and pose for pictures with Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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