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The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. Members debated the naming of federal buildings, including naming one after former Speaker of the House Thomas Phillip “Tip”…

The Medicare Advantage program is an alternative to the FIFA insurance program, offered by private companies, and about 1 of every 4 Medicare recipients take part in the program. The program…

The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. The extension of normal trade relations with the Russian Federation and Moldova was debated.

Witnesses testified about U.S. tax policy and the capital gains tax rate in the context of comprehensive tax reform. The maximum capital gains tax rate was 15 percent, as compared to the max…

H.R. 8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 (Structured Rule) 1) H.R. 1905 - Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 2) H.Con.Res. 127 - Expressing the sen…

Glenn Hackbarth spoke about a Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) report on the operation of Medicare programs. The report had several recommendations, including caps on out-of-poc…

Members briefly paid tribute to Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the 25th anniversary of her congressional service.

Legislative Business One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 (Closed Rule, One Hour of Debate H.R. 5740 - To extend the National Flo…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

The House passed the Senate version of health care legislation by a vote of 219 to 212. The House passed both the Senate health care legislation and the reconciliation bill. The reconciliati…

LIVE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 10a Morning Hour speeches Noon Concur in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 886 team.republicanwhip.house.gov/Components/Redirect/r.aspx?ID=229207-1049792 - …

Business executives testified on the effects of tax laws on corporate accounting practices, and how those practices influence decisions on hiring and other investments.

Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), submitted her letter of resignation to Speaker Boehner. On January 8, 2011, Representative Giffords was shot in the head during a public meeting wit…

Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), submitted her letter of resignation to Speaker Boehner. On January 8, 2011, Representative Giffords was shot in the head at a public meeting with co…