President Obama hosted the White House Tribal Nations Conference. The conference included leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes. Justice Department and other officials spoke about…
231 viewsCongress appropriated $7.65 billion for agencies to use to respond to the H1N1 “Swine” flu. Witnesses testified about use of the funds by public health programs and provided an update on the…
428 viewsThe House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,230 viewsThe House approved a bill expanding the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over chemical and water plant safety. Members also made speeches in honor of the victims of the previous-d…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,246 viewsRepresentatives delivered One Minute Speeches on health care.
405 viewsThe House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave one…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,801 viewsCommittee members marked up and approved a fiscal 2010 appropriations for defense programs. Changes to the legislation included ending appropriations for the F-22 fighter jet procurement.
278 viewsThe House passed in a 219-212 vote the climate change and energy bill. It includes cap and trade provisions and renewable energy requirements. Members also approved $32 billion for Interior …
View in Congressional Chronicle15,370 viewsThe House considered a spending bill for the Departments of Justice and Commerce. Lawmakers also approved the final agreement on $106 billion in additional spending for the wars in Iraq and …
View in Congressional Chronicle2,249 viewsSecretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2010 Health and Human Services budget. She also spoke about health care reform proposals, the consequences of not enacting some reforms, an…
792 viewsThe House passed a bill limiting executive compensation for TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) recipients. Members also debated a bill dealing with tobacco regulation and began work on the…
26,133 viewsThe House by a 328-93 vote passed a bill that taxes American International Group (AIG) and other corporate bonuses by up to 90 percent. The legislation was in reaction to news that AIG execu…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,215 viewsThe House passed a $787 billion economic stimulus bill. No Republicans voted for the measure.
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