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The 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.

The House approved a bill extending unemployment benefits and expanding the first-time home buyers tax credit. Members also began work on legislation broadening the Department of Homeland’s …

The House debated several bills and passed a measure that calls on the president and the secretary of state to oppose a recent United Nations report on the Gaza conflict, calling it biased a…

General Odienero testified about U.S. operations in Iraq. He said that Congress should not lose sight of the gains in Iraq, even while turning its focus toward Afghanistan. He also spoke abo…

Obama administration officials urged Congress to move forward with proposed changes to the military commissions system, which the president has said he wants to continue to use to put allege…

Short portions of health care town hall meetings taken by citizen journalists were shown.

Members gave one-minute speeches on health care reform. Included in program ID 288080-101.

The 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…

At aproximately 6:30 p.m. Representative Issa insisted that the clerk read a lengthy motion to recommit aloud.

Audio difficulties occur during the first 15 minutes of the session.

Witnesses testified about draft legislation that would require all Americans to purchase health insurance and place new requirements on employers. They focused on business and consumer inter…

The House approved a resolution offered by Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) asking the Ethics Committee to disclose whether it’s investigating the relationship between campaign contributio…

Secretary Gates and Admiral Mullen testified at a hearing on the fiscal year 2010 Department of Defense budget. Among the topics they addressed were operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, effor…

The House passed passed the fiscal year 2010 federal budget conference report. Members also passed a bill to expand hate crimes to include attacks against people based on sexual orientation,…