[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 159 (Tuesday, December 11, 2012)]
[Daily Digest]
[Page D1023]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

Committee Meetings
DEVASTATING CRISIS IN EASTERN CONGO
Committee on Foreign Affairs: Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, 
and Human Rights held a hearing entitled ``The Devastating Crisis in 
Eastern Congo''. Testimony was heard from Johnnie Carson, Assistant 
Secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, Department of State; and public 
witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURE
Committee on Rules: Full Committee held a hearing on providing for 
consideration of motions to suspend the rules. The Committee, granted 
by a voice vote, a rule providing that it shall be in order at any time 
through the legislative day of December 28, 2012, for the Speaker to 
entertain motions that the House suspend the rules. The rule provides 
that the Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader 
or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration 
under suspension of the rules.

Joint Meetings
  No joint committee meetings were held.