Debt Ceiling and Default
Witnesses testified on the impact of a default on financial stability and economic growth in the U.S. In their remarks the outlined various scenarios should Congress allow a default and warn…
345 viewsWitnesses testified on the impact of a default on financial stability and economic growth in the U.S. In their remarks the outlined various scenarios should Congress allow a default and warn…
345 viewsThe House passed $10.5 billion for military construction for the next fiscal year budget, which includes new barracks, family housing, and medical facilities. Members also approved a $15 bil…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,985 viewsThe 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.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,275 viewsRepresentatives debated HR 333 Bankruptcy Reform bill and H Res 609 Unemployment and Welfare Benefits Extension.
View in Congressional Chronicle914 viewsThe witnesses testified on proposed changes to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act. The proposed changes would reform the home mortgage closing process.
103 viewsDirector Mueller testified about efforts to combat terrorism, methods of stopping terrorist financing, and proposals to provide greater flexibility in ending terrorist money laundering effor…
273 viewsMr. Greenspan talked about the state of the economy and the progress of economic recovery. He warned of the danger of continued deficit spending and urged Congress to extend spending limits.…
103 viewsMr. Daniels testified about the federal budget and the outlook for the U.S. economy. Among the topics he addressed were federal spending and revenue levels, the budget deficit, and the impac…
95 viewsCurrent and former company executives testified about accounting errors that resulted in a $4 billion mistake on reports of company earnings. Mr. Ebbers and Mr. Sullivan refused to answer qu…
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