U.S. Troop Levels in Afghanistan
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 be…
256 viewsGeneral 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 be…
256 viewsThe House approved a bill expanding the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over chemical and water plant safety. Members also made speeches in honor of the victims of the previous-d…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,243 viewsThe House worked on several bills and also approved the extension of small business programs.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,910 viewsWitnesses 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 equ…
261 viewsWitnesses testified about U.S. military strategy in Afghanistan, focusing on counterinsurgency, regional stability issues, and training of Afghan forces.
324 viewsThe 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 evaluat…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,871 viewsA 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 …
831 viewsThe House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave one…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,798 viewsMembers gave one-minute speeches on health care reform. Included in program ID 288080-101.
224 viewsWitnesses testified testified about federal and local government responses to emergencies, and about ways to improve response time after catastrophic disaster. Among the topics addressed wer…
620 viewsWitnesses testified about draft legislation that would require all Americans to purchase health insurance and place new requirements on employers. They focused on business and consumer inter…
301 viewsThe House considered a new $6 billion school reconstruction program requiring many renovations to use green technology that meet energy star criteria. Energy Star is an international standar…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,709 viewsThe House began debate on the fiscal year 2010 federal budget conference report.
View in Congressional Chronicle15,203 viewsMilitary commanders testified about U.S. policy and military strategy in Afghanistan, regional security concerns, and relations with Pakistan. Among the topics they addressed were the growin…
367 viewsLive coverage of the opening of U.S. House of Representatives for the days business.
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