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Representative Lee Hamilton (D-Indiana) described Congress’s role in determining U.S. foreign policy. He said a compelling national interest must be present to put U.S. troops in harm’s way,…

Senator Richard Lugar and Representative Lee Hamilton, both regarded as experts on U.S. foreign policy, discussed the state of U.S. foreign policy. After their remarks they answered question…

The House met to complete their legislative business before Thanksgiving. They debated legislation on campaign finance reform, which would set limits on campaign donations and on Congression…

The United States House of Representatives convened for a rare Sunday session to finalize business before adjourning for the holidays. They worked on 13 bills under suspension of the rules, …

The Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress House held a mark-up on congressional reform. Representative Lee Hamilton (D-IN) chaired the session.

The Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress continued its mark-up of its recommendations to reform the internal operations of Congress.

In today’s session of the U.S. House of Representatives, the House took up continued consideration of the Mining Reform Bill. The House also took up a measure to make it a federal crime to u…

The Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress discussed reform proposals for the House of Representatives. The committee marked up reform legislation for the U.S. House of Representati…

The U.S. House of Representatives debated 21 Bills under suspension of the rules and Fiscal Year 1994 Defense Authorization Bill. Suspension bills are noncontroversial and bypass the normal …

The House Foreign Affairs subcommittee heard testimony on the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference to be held later this week in Seattle. Witnesses Joan Spero, Under Secretary of Sta…

The U.S. House of Representatives debated legislation concerning the extension of unemployment benefits, as well as a resolution to remove U.S. troops from Somalia.

The House of Representatives took up conference motions on an Unemployment Compensation Bill and the Maritime Security Competitiveness

The House Foreign Affairs Committee debated on the ongoing operation in Somalia and the prospects for a total withdrawal in the coming months. Following debate, the members voted on the reso…

Participants discussed their service as a foreign service personnel during the ceremony inaugurating the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington, VA. The center will serve as a…

The Congressman spoke at the inauguration of the National Foreign Affairs Training Center. This center will train United States diplomats. He stressed the importance of qualified, well-train…

The House Banking Committee heard testimony from Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on the committee’s recommendation to allow further regulation of the Federal Reserve by Governmental …

Representative Lee Hamilton D-Indiana talked about the political situation in Russia and the military situation in Somalia. He was in favor of gradually withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia.

U.S. House session Debated the FY '94 defense spending bill as well as unemployment extension benefits.

House representatives met to consider a number of appropriations bills, including the $240 billion Defense Department Bill. They also took up a resolution that would extend funding through…

House Session debated many topics, among the topics included gays in the military, which is part of the FY '94 Defense Authorization. Also, a bill making changes in House Rules to allow for …