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State and Defense Department officials testified on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda’s involvement in the eastern Congo, where U.N. Security Council expe…

Witnesses testified about the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda’s involvement in the eastern Congo, where U.N. Security Council experts had alleged Rwandan su…

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.

Officials testified about automatic budget cuts scheduled for January 2013, known as sequestration. They focused on planning for sequestration, likely impact of the budget cuts on military p…

Witnesses testified on the military’s lack of an effective mechanism in place to audit its books.

The House convened for a legislative session.

The House Colorado delegation was granted floor time for a resolution condemning the shootings and honoring the victims of the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado. Additionally, Repre…

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 c…

The House considered the 2013 defense spending bill.

Begin Consideration of H.R. 4480 - Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule)

Witnesses testified about the readiness, training, and capabilities of the Afghan national security forces. They talked about progress made in training the forces and preparations for a tran…

One Minute Speeches (5 per side) H.R. 5882 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Ander Crenshaw / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for…

Legislative business: Amendments to Defense Authorization

One Minute Speeches (5 per side) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012, Rules Committee Print (Closed Rule, Two Hours of Debate) Complete Consideration of H.R. 5326 - …

The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national secur…

The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national secur…

The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national secur…