Morning Hour
The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle218 viewsThe House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.
View in Congressional Chronicle218 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle321 viewsPanelists talked about recent voter identification laws passed in several states, including Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Topics included proposed and actual changes to voting p…
837 viewsDay three of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included acceptance speeches from President Obama and Vice President Biden. Prior to the opening gavel several speakers from North Caroli…
6,754 viewsThe House debated resolutions relating to offshore drilling.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,301 viewsTreasury Secretary Geithner testified on the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), created by the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law to monitor excessive risk …
3,012 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,198 viewsHouse members debated a bill that would add congressional powers to be able to order audits of the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve has always been removed from federal politics so that …
482 viewsSecretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security. Many questions focused on Secretary Napolitano’s June 15th memo on deferring deportation …
3,035 viewsFederal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke testified about the Federal Reserve Board’s semiannual report on monetary policy. In his remarks he said the U.S. would not slip back into recession, unles…
4,342 viewsMembers briefly paid tribute to Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the 25th anniversary of her congressional service.
View in Congressional Chronicle561 viewsAttorney General Holder testified at a Justice Department oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at…
2,499 viewsWitnesses testified about proposed amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that would extend and expand the government’s ability to collect intelligence, or spy, on suspected…
428 viewsRobert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He urged Congress to renew federal surveillance authority (FISA) to prevent plots such as a recent al…
674 views1) Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 3606 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act 2) Legislation Related to H.R. 4239 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012 Begin Consider…
846 viewsBen Bernanke testified on the U.S. economic outlook for the year and the future of economic growth. Topics included inflation and unemployment, reform of Social Security and Medicare, and bu…
6,879 viewsDuring Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.
View in Congressional Chronicle139 viewsNetflix general counsel David Hyman and two online privacy advocates testified on a House-passed bill, HR 2471, that would allow Netflix and other online video providers to seek one-time con…
354 viewsFinancial regulators testified on implementing the Volcker Rule, which prevents federally insured institutions from investing in hedge and private equity funds. The rule was part of the 2010…
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