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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.

Ms. Goodling testified about her knowledge of plans to dismiss several U.S. attorneys at the Justice Department, the role the White House might have played in the decision, and her duties at the…

Representative Meehan spoke about a report on the 4-year, $19 billion U.S. effort to train of Iraqi Security Forces which indicated the Iraqi security forces were in various stages of…

Witnesses testified about the development and training of Iraqi security forces. Among the issues they addressed were equipment and personnel readiness, operation of U.S. military…

The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel heard testimony on Department of Defense mental health services and programs. Witnessed testified about mental health among…

Representative Meehan, chair of the Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, spoke by remote video from the Cannon House Office Building in support of the resolution on the…

Members debated a non-binding resolution opposing current U.S. policy in Iraq while supporting military personnel stationed in the region.

Secretary Gates, General Pace, and Ms. Jonas testified about the proposed fiscal year 2008 budget for the Defense Department. The talked about readiness, operations, and weapons programs,…

Secretary Gates and General Pace testified before the House Armed Services Committee about the president’s plan to send an additional 21,500 troops to Iraq in an effort to improve security and assist the Iraqi…

The opening day of the 110th Congress includes the swearing in of the Representatives and the election of the Speaker of the House.

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel and other party leaders spoke to the press about their legislative agenda and the Democratic plan for ethics reform. They also answered…

Rep. Marty Meehan talked about the Iraq Study Group Report which will be released today, and about the U.S. conduct of the war in Iraq. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.

Members spoke to the media about proposed legislation for comprehensive lobbying reform they hoped to introduce in the 110th Congress. Among the topics they addressed were expanding…

General Abizaid and Mr. Satterfield testified about U.S. military operations in Iraq, security concerns in the country, the state of sectarian violence, and future U.S. strategy in the…

In an excerpt, members debated a constitutional amendment on congressional term limits.

The House Judiciary Committee marked up legislation: H.R. 6054, the “Military Commissions Act of 2006.” The hearing was animated by switched votes, parliamentary maneuvers and protest cries from Democratic members, and the…

Committee members marked up legislation to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war and for other purposes. Committee counsel provided opinions and members debated…