Congress has not approved a lands bill since 2009. In addition to authorizing the Pentagon’s programs for a year – and approving billions of dollars to spend on Connecticut’s defense industry next year, the bill it would create 14 new national parks besides Coltsville, mandate studies for eight..…

Congress Passes Sanctions on Venezuela Officials . 11 Dec 2014 . WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress has cleared and sent to President Barack Obama legislation directing him to levy sanctions against Venezuelan government officials involved in a crackdown on anti-government protesters. . .....…