Tensions mounted when the committee went into the closed-door session without first taking public comment and remained behind closed doors for several hours.
What has changed is the provision for federal horse slaughter inspections ready to lunge forward thanks to a closed-door session that took place in November, 2011.
Writers Guild of America President Patric Verrone drew loud cheers when he announced in a closed-door session Thursday night that the union could strike as early as Sunday, several writers told The Associated Press.
Tierney said that in a closed-door session of the House Intelligence Committee set for later in the day, he will ask Boucher what contingencies the United States has in place should a disputed election plunge the country into violence.
During a closed-door session at SXSW Interactive organized by Engine Advocacy and the Austin Technology Council, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) discussed how we can further encourage innovation and economic growth by empowering entrepreneurs to help shape public policy.