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Iran: Reality, Options, and Consequences. Part 2 – Negotiating with the Iranians: Missed Opportunities and Paths Forward.

The Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held its second hearing on Iran entitled, “Iran: Reality, Options, and Consequences. Part 2 – Negotiating with the Iranians: Missed Opportunities and Paths Forward,” on November 7, 2007.

Chairman Tierney Condemns Musharraf: Vital U.S. Interests at Stake over Suspension of the Pakistani Constitution and Crackdown on Lawyers and Activists

Congressman John F. Tierney (D-MA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, regarding the recent actions in Pakistan by President Musharraf, calls upon the United States to take the lead in pressing for restoration of the Pakistani peoples’ rights, release of political prisoners and return to constitutional government.

Six Years Later (Part II): ‘Smart Power’ and the U.S. Strategy for Security in a Post-9/11 World.

On November 6, 2007, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Six Years Later (Part II): ‘Smart Power’ and the U.S. Strategy for Security in a Post-9/11 World.”

Iran: Reality, Options, and Consequences. Part 1 – Iranian People and Attitudes.

The National Security Subcommittee held a hearing on October 30, 2007, entitled, “Iran: Reality, Options, and Consequences. Part 1 – Iranian People and Attitudes.”

Six Years Later: Assessing Long-Term Threats, Risks and the U.S. Strategy for Security in a Post-9/11 World

On October 10, 2007, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Six Years Later: Assessing Long-Term Threats, Risks and the U.S. Strategy for Security in a Post-9/11 World.”

Subcommittee Holds Third Oversight Hearing on Walter Reed and Soldier Healthcare

On September 26, 2007, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing entitled, “Third Walter Reed Oversight Hearing: Keeping the Nation’s Promise to Our Wounded Soldiers.”

GAO Reports 190,000 U.S. Arms Unaccounted for in Iraq

The Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs hearing entitled, “Bringing Accountability to U.S. Arms Transfers:  The Train and Equip Program for Iraqi Security Forces” has been postponed.

Allegations of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at the New U.S. Embassy in Iraq

On July 26, 2007, the National Security Subcommittee held a joint hearing with the full Oversight Committee entitled, “Allegations of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse at the New U.S. Embassy in Iraq.”

Pakistan at the Crossroads; Afghanistan in the Balance

On July 12, 2007, the National Security Subcommittee held a hearing entitled, “Pakistan at the Crossroads; Afghanistan in the Balance.”

International Perspectives on Strengthening the Nonproliferation Regime

On June 27, 2007, the Subcommittee held a briefing entitled “International Perspectives on Strengthening the Nonproliferation Regime.”

Weaponizing Space: Is Current U.S. Policy Protecting Our National Security?

On May 23, 2007, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held an oversight hearing to explore the Administration’s military and diplomatic policies toward the use of space. The hearing examined the 2006 National Space Policy (unclassified version) and the impact of Administration policies on the use of space by other countries, such as the January 2007 anti-satellite test by China.

Extremist Madrassas, Ghost Schools, and U.S. Aid to Pakistan: Are We Making the Grade on the 9/11 Commission Report Card?

On May 9, 2007, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held an oversight hearing into Pakistan’s extremist Madrassas – schools boasting a pro-jihad curriculum which can be breeding grounds of terror – and what we should be doing about them.

Former Head of Walter Reed Hospital Testifies Before National Security Subcommittee

On March 5, 2007, the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs held a hearing today on the conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. The Subcommittee heard testimony from affected soldiers, family members, and military officials.

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