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The House considered several bills under suspension of the rules.

Participants talked about the state of the U.S. economy. Among the issues they addressed were corporate crime, deficit spending, confidence in the stock market, and Republican focus on poten…

The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.

Former weapons inspectors testified about Iraq’s weapons capabilities, weapons inspection from 1991 to 1998, and the prospect for future weapons inspections and potential threats from Iraq.

Democratic leaders spoke to supporters about a number of issues including the 2002 midterm elections, corporate accountability, efforts to combat terrorism, homeland security, and the Democr…

Secretary Norman Mineta and others testified about progress made by the Transportation Security Administration and the ability to meet several deadlines for security personnel and luggage in…

Cabinet secretaries and members of Congress testified about the creation of a Department of Homeland Defense and the potential reorganization of the federal government. They talked about how…

Following the president’s announcement about the role and mission of a new Department of Homeland Security, Congressional leaders answered questions from reporters about the plan.

Representative Ellen Tauscher (D-CA) discussed Homeland Security legislation before Congress. She is one of the main sponsors of the House version of the Homeland Security reorganization bil…

Lawmakers testified about proposals to reorganize the federal government and create a new Department of Homeland Security. Among the issues they addressed were information sharing among fede…

Members spoke to reporters about President Bush’s expected proposal for a new Department of Homeland Security, federal efforts to maintain domestic security, and potential resistance from ex…

Witnesses testified about proposals to arm flight crews to ensure passenger safety and prevent hijackings. Among the issues they addressed were the amount of training required, the possibili…