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General Speeches on the House Floor,

The House Domestic Policy Subcommittee examined how the private health insurance system impacts the medical care of patients. Witnesses included top executives of the six largest health ins…

A hearing was held on actions taken by military leaders to address psychological stress in the military. Topics included suicide prevention, reduction of stigma, and the role of families in …

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.

Hank Greenberg, who retired as chairman and chief executive officer of American International Group (AIG) in 2005, testified about the history of the company and what led to the need for fed…

American International Group (AIG) executives testified about the use of public bailout funds by the company and previous claims that all or most of the funds would be returned to the govern…

Funeral services were held for Senator Edward Kennedy at Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston. He died Tuesday August 25 at his home in Hyannisport, Massachusetts at the age of …

The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to mark up and offer amendments to the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Spending Bill.

Mr. Kashkari testified about government oversight of emergency aid given to financial institutions under the Bush administration. In his testimony he said the government should refrain from …

The House passed a bill to authorize the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for 2010 and 2011, which included an amendment to prohibit the use of whole-body imaging machines for pr…

Members debated and proposed amendments to proposed economic stimulus legislation.