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Former Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) gave his farewell speech in the House.

Witnesses from the financial industry and consumer advocates testified about the Mortgage Lending Act, H.R. 3915, which sets a minimum standard for borrowers' ability to repay mortgage loans…

The chairman of the Federal Reserve made his semiannual report on monetary policy and the state of the economy. In his remarks he said that there was continuing concern over inflation rates …

All five members of the Securities and Exchange Commission testified about the protection of investors and market oversight. Topics included sub-prime mortgages, the effects of the Sarbanes-…

The House met for Morning Hour, with members permitted to speak on any topic.

Industry executives and consumer advocates in the second and third panels testified about aviation consumer issues, including extended ground delays for passengers. Topics included the recen…

Members testified about airline delays, customer service problems, and air traffic congestion. They also talked about the impact on consumers and the economy of flight problems.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on genocide in Sudan’s Darfur region, and the U.S. response to the violence in the region. Among the topics they addressed were the deploym…

For the third day, the House debated a non-binding Iraq War resolution saying that Congress would continue to support U.S. armed forces in Iraq, but it disapproves President George W. Bush’s…

The House began day one of a non-binding Iraq War resolution saying that Congress would continue to support U.S. armed forces in Iraq, but it disapproves President George W. Bush’s decision …

Secretary Rice testified about U.S. policy in Iraq, the president’s plan to send and additional 21,500 troops to augment forces in the country, and the Iraqi government’s commitment to ensur…

Witnesses testified about U.S. foreign policy toward Iran, the threat posed by potential Iranian nuclear weapons development programs, the state of intelligence information on Iran, and the …