Veterans Affairs Disability Claims
Witnesses testified on the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims backlog, and its ability to process complex claims such as traumatic brain injuries. The first panel of veterans …
4,171 viewsWitnesses testified on the Department of Veterans Affairs' disability claims backlog, and its ability to process complex claims such as traumatic brain injuries. The first panel of veterans …
4,171 viewsHomeland Security Department officials testified about the need for improved financial reporting. Among the issues they addressed were the impact of financial reporting practices on national…
479 viewsLegislative Business-H.R. 2655 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act
View in Congressional Chronicle788 viewsOfficials from the Government Accountability Office, Homeland Security Department, and the Federal Protective Service testified on the September 16, 2013, Navy Yard shooting and security at …
432 views1) H.R. 3304-To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to Bennie G. Adkins and Donald P. Sloat of the US Army for acts of valor during the Vietnam Conflict and to au…
View in Congressional Chronicle516 viewsOne Minute Speeches H.J.Res. 79 - Border Safety & Security Act (Closed Rule, 40 Minutes of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. John Carter / Appropriations Committee) Special Order Speeches
View in Congressional Chronicle269 viewsTelephone lines were open for viewer comments on the tenth day of the government shutdown between live news conferences.
192 viewsEric Shinseki testified on the impact of the government shutdown on services and benefits to military veterans. He said that if the government shutdown continues, about 3.8 million veterans …
290 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convenes for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle296 viewsThe House session recessed suddenly due to a lockdown at the Capitol. Schedule estimate for the afternoon: At approximately 1:15-1:30 p.m. the House will have its first vote series of…
View in Congressional Chronicle244 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle914 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle604 viewsOne Minute Speeches Begin Consideration of H.R. 2397 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep.*C.W. Bill Young / Appropriations Committee) The rule prov…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,232 viewsHouse Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and members of the Congressional Border Caucus held a briefing on immigration and border security.
2,191 viewsPolicy experts from various think tanks testified on Iran’s increasing influence in the Western hemisphere, specifically in Latin American countries.
408 viewsAt noon, the House will consider: HR 1864, a bill under suspension of the rules; Rule for consideration of three bills: HR 1613 - OCS Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreements; and HR 2231 - Of…
View in Congressional Chronicle442 viewsOne Minute Speeches H.R. 1960 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Buck McKeon / Armed Services Committee) The Rule provides for no …
View in Congressional Chronicle1,032 viewsFirst votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening. One Minute Speeches Begin consideration of H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rul…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,245 viewsLegislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 1412 - Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Mike Coffman / Veterans' Affairs Committee) 2) H.…
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