The Senate officially accepted the resignation of President-elect Obama as a U.S. senator. Members failed to bring up legislation to help domestic automakers, but a vote was expected on the …
View in Congressional Chronicle330 viewsCandidates for New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate seat participated in a televised debate.
311 viewsSenator John Sununu debated Democratic challenger, former Governor Jeanne Shaheen. Laura Knoy moderated questions from the studio audience in the town hall style debate.
306 viewsCandidates participated in a televised debate in their campaign for the U.S. Senate. They were seated as the responded to questions from reporters.
285 viewsThe Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.2731, the Global AIDS legislation. The Senate passed, by a vote of 80-16, …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,333 viewsThe Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to H.R.6049, the Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle401 viewsA hearing was held on energy market manipulation and federal enforcement regimes. Topics included the current state of the oil and gas markets and their impact on consumers, as well as key f…
3,191 viewsA hearing was held on plastic additives such as phthalates and bisphenol-A (BPA) in consumer products, focusing on the health implications of such chemicals and their alternatives, and feder…
669 viewsA hearing was held on the economic impact of rising food prices on the pocketbooks of middle-class American families. Witnesses included the National Farmers Union president, a bakery owner…
675 viewsThe Arab American Institute gathered to present this year’s Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity awards. Representative Ray LaHood received the Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service.
140 viewsA hearing was held on readiness for the nationwide transition from analog television broadcasting to digital television (DTV) broadcasting on February 17, 2009. Topics included consumer awar…
220 viewsBen Bernanke testified about last month’s backing of a JPMorgan Chase purchase of Bear Stearns. He was closely questioned about the Federal Reserve’s offer of $30 billion in government money…
506 viewsThe Senate convened and observed a moment of silence to honor the service and sacrifice of America’s troops. Thereafter, the Senate resumed consideration of S.Con.Res. 70, the Budget Reso…
View in Congressional Chronicle693 viewsA hearing was held on the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for the Department of Transportation. Topics included aviation system modernization, the general infrastructure for bridges, roads …
111 viewsThe Senate convened and resumed consideration of S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,024 viewsSecretary Paulson testified about the Bush administration’s proposed fiscal year 2009 budget proposal. Topics included the administration position on alternative minimum tax (AMT) relief, si…
133 viewsWitnesses provided an updated assessment of a strategy for turning the tide in Afghanistan. Recent reports concluding that the mission in Afghanistan may fail without prompt action were disc…
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