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Witnesses testified about the medicinal value and the illegal use of the painkiller Oxycontin. Among the topics they addressed were the growing abuse and illicit use of the drug, the effects…

Witnesses testified about the extraordinary demands on Federal law enforcement agencies to simultaneously deal with their routine missions, the September 11th terrorist attacks, and increase…

Administrator Hutchinson talked about the mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration, drug laws, and current drug use rates in the United States. She also responded to viewer comments an…

Representative Hutchinson testified about his nomination to head the Drug Enforcement Administration. Among the topics he addressed were education and drug treatment programs, sentencing gui…

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of June 26. Today’s prayer was offered by Rev. Lawson Anderson, Canon Pastor, Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas, …

Representative Hutchinson, thought to be a top contender to be appointed director, spoke about the Drug Enforcement Agency and efforts to control drug use. He also responded to viewer commen…

Representatives were asked about books that are important in their lives.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day. The Speaker designated the Honorable Paul Ryan to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. The Speaker announced approval of the …

Bills Introduced: 27 public bills, H.R. 1259-1285; 1 private bill, H.R. 1286; and 3 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 89 and H. Res. 105-106, were introduced. Pages H1293-95 Reports Filed: Repo…

The Conservative Political Action Conference held it’s annual meeting. The forum talked about the conservative political agenda. Among the topics they addressed were tax policy, Social Secur…

Bills Introduced: 69 public bills, H.R. 244-312; 3 private bills, H.R. 313-315; and 8 resolutions, H.J. Res. 5-6; H. Con. Res. 13-17, and H. Res. 23, were introduced. Pages H108-11 Report…

Bills Introduced: 133 public bills, H.R. 104-236; and 4 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 11-12, and H. Res. 19-20, were introduced. Reports Filed: No reports were filed today. The House c…

Representative Hutchinson spoke about plans to reform election laws and standardizing ballots.