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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.

Candidates participated in a televised debate held before a live audience at Bucknell University. Among the issues they addressed were national security and Iraq policy, the economy, and imm…

The House debated a non-binding resolution (H. Res. 861) on support for operations in Iraq and efforts to combat international terrorism. It also stated that no time limits should be set for…

Public health officials testified about administration budget requests for programs for responses to the avian flu. Among the issues they addressed were the threat posed by the virus, chance…

A hearing was held on the status of reconstruction in Iraq. Government officials testified about critical elements of the reconstruction efforts, which included lack of funding, the creation…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community represent…

The House will consider HR 2361, Interior-Environment Appropriations for fiscal 2006.

Michael Leavitt, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, testified about the Fiscal Year 2006 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the issues h…

Health officials testified before the members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee about the availability of influenza vaccines. They talked about the announcement of the British vaccine…

Officials testified about the plans to combat infectious diseases, especially influenza and SARS. They discussed activities including the expansion of the Centers for Disease Control and the…

Director Mainella testified about the 2005 fiscal year budget request for the National Park Service. She addressed concerns about expenditures, efficiency, and proposed cutbacks in service d…

Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge testified before the House Appropriations subcommittee on Homeland Security regarding the proposed fiscal year 2005 budget for the Department of Homelan…

The House debated debated motions to instruct conferees.