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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.

The House Government Reform Committee held a hearing on the Recommendations of the September 11th Commission’s final report. Commission staff members testified about intelligence gathering …

Commission chairmen testified about the final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. Among the topics they addressed were intelligence failures prior …

Witnesses spoke to the committee about the implementation of the Dayton Peace Accords. They discussed U.S. military operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina and rebuilding efforts there. They ad…

Mr. Wolfowitz and General Pace testified about operations in Iraq and the impending transfer of sovereignty to Iraqi authorities. Among the topics they addressed were the current security si…

Officials testified about the role of U.S. forces following the transfer of sovereignty to Iraqi authorities. Among the issues they addressed were the current security challenges, building a…

In a hearing entitled "The Supersizing of America: The Federal Government’s Role in Combating Obesity and Promoting Healthy Living", witnesses testified regarding obesity in the United Stat…

Witnesses testified regarding the role of the National Guard. Among the topics addressed were proposed changes to federal regulations and the evolving responsibilities of the National Guard.…

Officials testified about the planned transition of sovereignty to Iraqi authorities on June 30, 2004. Among the issues they addressed were the security situation in Iraq, the powers and com…

Witnesses testified before the House Government Reform Committee about the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (VISIT) program. Among the central issues addressed were sys…

Officials testified regarding the Defense Department’s fiscal year 2005 budget request. Among the specific issues addressed were force size, strength, structure, and composition; plans for t…

Witnesses testified regarding the movement of highly-skilled, high-tech, and high-paying jobs overseas. Concern was expressed about the impact of the job losses on the U.S. economy. Companie…

In the 2010 Senate campaign in Illinois, Rep. Kirk’s comments about his military experience at this session became controversial.

Ambassador Paul Bremer testified through teleconference about reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were progress made in restoring services and infrastructure, the t…

Officials testified about spending priorities for the Department of Defense and answered several questions about potential military action in Iraq.