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Representative Mike Coffman talked about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan as the White House prepared to release its Afghanistan war review. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic c…

Pentagon officials testified on Defense Department initiatives proposed by Secretary Robert Gates to more efficiently fund defense programs. One of the proposals included the elimination of …

The House approved a $30 billion small business lending fund to be overseen by the Treasury Department.

Congressman Mike Coffman talked about U.S. combat troop withdrawal from Iraq and what is next for the region, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communication. He believes th…

The House returned from its summer recess to take up a measure to provide assistance to states for Medicaid and education funds. During the session Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) took the floor …

William Perry and Stephen Hadley testified on the final report of the independent panel’s assessment of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). Among the topics they addressed were recapitaliz…

The House passed a bill to restore expired unemployed benefits. Members also voted to bar lobbyists from foreign nations accused of being state sponsors of terrorism from contributing or att…

The House approved legislation to limit corporate, union, and special interest campaign contribution. The bill is in direct relation to the Supreme Court’s ruling striking limits on independ…

The House continued work on a bill establishing a $30 billion fund to be used for loans for small businesses.

Democratic California Congressman John Garamendi urged members to support his new bill H. 5213, which permanently prohibits offshore drilling off the coastline of California, Washington, and…

Interior Department officials testified about the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and outer continental shelf gas and oil strategy. In their remarks they reiterated BP’s commitment to honor all leg…

The House passed several suspension bills debated previously. Charles Djou (D-HI) was sworn to finish the term of former Representative Neil Abercrombie (D), who resigned.

Committee members debated various amendments and provisions in the fiscal year 2011 Defense Authorization Bill.

Representative Mike Coffman talked about his views on President Obama’s visit with Afghan President Hamid Karzai, and priorities for the Pentagon in this year’s defense authorization bill. H…

Defense Department officials testified on security and stability of operations in Afghanistan. Topics included the counterinsurgency, efforts to eliminate the Taliban refuge in Mariah, and a…

The House passed a bill that requires the Pentagon to improve how it buys equipment and services. Members also passed a bill that requires federal agencies to be more aggressive in stopping …