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H.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,191 viewsH.R. 3630 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011 (Closed Rule, 90 Minutes of Debate) Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 3421 - Fallen Heroes of 9/…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,191 viewsWitnesses testified on a bill that would loosen restrictions on unsolicited phone calls to mobile devices. Supporters say the legislation is designed to make it easier for cell phone users t…
697 viewsThe House took up House Speaker John Boehner’s plan to lift the debt ceiling.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,056 viewsThe House debated a bill to establish a special envoy for religious freedom in the Near East and South Central Asia.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,446 viewsThe House passed a bill sponsored by Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) that expedites the approval process for a crude oil pipeline running from Canada to Texas. Members also returned to work …
View in Congressional Chronicle4,248 viewsFederal regulators testified about online information collection, privacy standards, as well as the collection and use of consumer information. They also talked about proposed legislation to…
883 viewsThe House debated amendments to the fiscal year 2012 defense spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle6,123 viewsThe House passed the fiscal year 2012 Homeland Security spending bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,683 viewsFederal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified at a hearing on the commission’s authority and rulemaking process. Among the topics addressed were the proposed merger between…
279 viewsFederal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified at a hearing on the commission’s authority and rule making process.
212 viewsThe House voted to prohibit federal funds for public radio and block the use of any federal funds to purchase any radio programming from NPR and other content providers. Seven Republicans jo…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,206 viewsWitnesses testified about H.J. Resolution 37. The resolution was introduced in disapproval of the Federal Communications Commission’s ruling on net neutrality, a policy that requires Interne…
350 viewsMembers made opening statements at a hearing on H.J. Resolution 37. The resolution was introduced in disapproval of the Federal Communications Commission’s ruling on net neutrality, a policy…
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