U.S. House Debates Defense Authorization Bill
May 17, 2016The House convenes for a legislative session, with members debating amendments to Defense Authorization bill. Votes can be expected throughout today’s session.
The House convenes for a legislative session, with members debating amendments to Defense Authorization bill. Votes can be expected throughout today’s session.
The Senate votes on several amendments dealing with federal funding for Zika virus research and prevention.
Florida Republican Senator urges his colleagues to fully fund Zika virus research at the $1.9 billion requested by the Obama administration and recommended by health experts. The Senate is proposing to spend $1.1 billion, while the House bill…
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CQ Roll Call Defense Reporter Megan Scully discusses the Defense Authorization bill under consideration in the House, as well as key amendments to the bill.
The Senate votes on several amendments dealing with federal funding for Zika virus research and prevention.
Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) discusses the future of the Libertarian movement and its influence in the 2016 presidential contest.
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) on Brown v. Board of Education Anniversary
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Florida Republican Senator urges his colleagues to fully fund Zika virus research at the $1.9 billion requested by the Obama administration and recommended by health experts. The Senate is proposing to spend $1.1 billion, while the House bill…
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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) holds a conference call with reporters to discuss Donald Trump’s candidacy following his win in Indiana, as well as Judge Merrick Garland’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
CQ Roll Call Senior Defense Reporter John Donnelly discusses the Defense Authorization bill set for consideration in the House next week.
Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol talks about efforts by some members of the Republican Party to draft an independent presidential candidate to run against Donald Trump.