U.S. Congress

Legi-Staff Blustering over LegiStorm

admin_huliq — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:40:16 -0500

Congressional staffers are outraged that a private company LegiStorm has publicized public information.

House Committee to Hold Hearing on Economic, Mortgage and Housing Rescue Bill

admin_huliq — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:53:18 -0500

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank announced today the committee will hold a hearing on the economic, mortgage and housing rescue plan he announced last week.

Democrat Foster wins election to fill former US House leader's seat

admin_huliq — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:03:17 -0500

A Democrat has won the congressional seat of former House of Representatives leader Dennis Hastert in a closely watched special election in the long time Republican district.

52 Members of Congress Press Secretary of State To Challenge Azerbaijan's Threats of Renewed Aggression

Hye — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:44:48 -0600

More than 50 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives called upon Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Friday to challenge Azerbaijan's threats of renewed war against Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, and to take concrete action to hold leaders in Baku accountable for actions that directly undermine the Administration's policy of fostering peace and stability in the South Caucasus region, reported the Armenian National Committee of America.

Eldercare Specialists Ask Congress to Support New Technologies

seher — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:49:29 -0600

The "Baby Boomer" generation - born in the post-World War II population surge - is aging with oldest of the boomers now in their mid-60s. Many boomers are currently caring for their elderly parents and know what lies ahead for them. Having grown up with technology, they are looking for technological innovations to help them in their advancing years. Eldercare specialists recently brought some of those innovations to Capitol Hill in a quest for Congressional support. VOA's Susan Logue reports.

US Congress Ends 2007 Session With Mixed Record

admin_huliq — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:51:23 -0600

Democrats took control of Congress for the first time in 12 years in 2007, promising to fulfill an ambitious legislative agenda and to change the course of the unpopular war in Iraq. They conclude the year accomplishing few of their key priorities, including affecting the course of the war. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill.

Republican lawmaker challenges Rice's opposition to Armenian Genocide Resolution

admin_huliq — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:14:48 -0500

Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) today challenged Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice over the Administration's efforts to press legislators to oppose the Armenian Genocide Resolution, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

House rebukes State Department's secrecy on Iraqi corruption

admin_huliq — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:00:24 -0500

The House passed a resolution condemning the State Department for its refusal to divulge public details on Iraqi corruption in a new showdown with the Bush administration over the war and its classification policies.

Opening Statement by Chairman Lantos at markup of H. Res. 106

admin_huliq — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:59:30 -0500

Armenian genocide resolution H. Res. 106 is in process of discussion and critical vote nears in few minutes. Below is the opening statement by the chairman of House Committee on Foreign Affairs Tom Lantos.

General Petraeus: Surge Is Working, Could Reduce Troops

erku — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:53:57 -0500

Gen. David Petraeus says he believes the U.S. military will be able to reduce forces to pre-surge levels by next summer.

U.S. Congressman Gillmor Found Dead In Apartment

admin_huliq — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:55:36 -0500

Ohio republican congressman Paul Gillmor is found dead in his apartment, CNN reported just few minutes ago. CNN Says Congressman Gillmor's death is confirmed and the cause is not determined yet.

Congress report finds Iraq failing on goals: Report

admin_huliq — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 08:59:07 -0500

Iraq has met only three out of 18 goals set by Washington for political and security progress, according to a draft of a key Iraq report being prepared for Congress, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.