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Witnesses testified about the implications of recent reports of faulty foreclosure-related documentation practices by mortgage servicers from the perspective of consumers. Evicted Detroit h…

The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.

Defense officials testified about recent developments in China’s military capabilities and strategic position. They talked about China’s relations with its neighbors and the U.S., military s…

Witnesses testified on the legacy and future of the Americans with Disabilities Act 20 years after its enactment.

Army Secretary John McHugh and Army Inspector General Lieutenant General Steven Whitcomb testified about allegations of lost and mislabeled grave sites and mishandling of remains at Arlingto…

The House voted 237-192 for the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, which makes changes to financial market regulations. The legislation creates a panel of regulators chaired by the treasu…

The House approved legislation to limit corporate, union, and special interest campaign contribution. The bill is in direct relation to the Supreme Court’s ruling striking limits on independ…

Justices Breyer and Scalia testified about the Administrative Conference of the United States, which provides administrative support for the federal judicial system. They both talked about t…

The House passed several suspension bills debated previously. Charles Djou (D-HI) was sworn to finish the term of former Representative Neil Abercrombie (D), who resigned.

Committee members debated various amendments and provisions in the fiscal year 2011 Defense Authorization Bill.

Attorney General Holder answered members' questions about Justice Department operations and other issues. Among the topics they addressed were efforts to combat terrorism, the attempted car …

At a hearing on Justice Department operations and other issues, members and Attorney General Holder made opening statements. They addressed a number of topics including efforts to combat ter…

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on U.S. nuclear weapons policy and force structure. Witnesses talked about the recent Nuclear Poster Review, new rules for the use of nuclea…

Representative Trent Franks talked about his belief that the Obama administration’s recently announced nuclear posture does not make clear that the U.S. will use all means necessary for defe…

The House took up the Senate changes to the Health Care Reconciliation bill, and voted to approve the measure by 220 to 207.