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The House approved a food safety bill that gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased authority over food produced in both the U.S. and abroad. It also gives immediate protection…

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

Members debated proposed immigration reforms in the DREAM Act.

The House approved federal spending through Saturday, December 18, 2010.

The House approved a temporary fix to keep payments to doctors who accept Medicare patients.

Representative Tom Reed was sworn in as the result of a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Eric J.J. Massa.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I-NY), NewsCorp CEO Rupert Murdoch and others testified in support of immigration reform, urging lawmakers to provide a path to citizenship for undocumented immigran…

The House passed a bill to fund the federal government through December 3, 2010.

Witnesses spoke about the American agricultural sector’s reliance on foreign, and often undocumented, workers to pick fruit and vegetables on America’s farms. Comedy Central’s Stephen Colber…

The House approved a $30 billion small business lending fund to be overseen by the Treasury Department.

The House debated several measures related to federal lands and health care issues, including a bill to establish the Coltsville National Historic Park in Connecticut as a part of the Nation…

Representative Steve King answered the question “What are you reading?” He mentioned How the Irish Saved Civilization by Thomas Cahill. The date and location of the interview are not known.

Witnesses from faith-based organizations gave their perspectives on U.S. immigration reform and providing a way for immigrants to become legal residents. Among the topics they addressed were…

The House debated a number of bills, including funding for airport improvement projects and a homebuyers assistance program.

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…