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A hearing was held on the implications for energy independence of proposed federal financial assistance to the domestic automobile industry. Among the topics addressed were the future of the…

Automobile industry executives testified about the financial state of the industry and their request for $25 billion in emergency federal aid to avoid collapse. Some automakers said they mig…

Industry experts and public officials testified on the need for greater infrastructure investment and the role that such investment could play in economic recovery. Among the areas they disc…

U.S. House of Representatives

Journalists and Republican elected officials spoke about women’s issues and the selection of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as the Republican vice presidential candidate. Topics included the ri…

Republican members of Congress began their third week of post-adjournment meetings on the House Floor to continue talking about rising energy costs and gas prices and urge Speaker Pelosi to …

A hearing was held to examine the fuel economy standards proposed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in response to the enactment of the Energy Independence and Security A…

The House passed extended unemployment benefits that allow an extra three months of benefits, with those in high unemployment states getting up to a year of benefits. Also, members began wor…

The House Select Energy Independence and Global Warming Committee held a hearing on the long-term prognosis for oil supply and demand around the world and what solutions could be implemented…

The House passed a new farm bill that expands nutrition and biofuel program. The House also sent the federal budget blueprint for negotiations with the Senate.

Steve Scalise was sworn in as the representative of the First District of the State of Louisiana.

The House passed a small business innovation and technology bill. Members also began work on the $8.4 billion Coast Guard programs bill.