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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 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…

The House worked on several bills and also approved the extension of small business programs.

Members of a commission formed to investigate the possibility of creating a museum honoring Latino culture in America spoke about their efforts with reporters outside the Capitol.

Activists and officials spoke at a rally in support of immigration reform.

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testified before the House Financial Services Committee on overhaul of the financial regulatory system. In his testimony he said that the Federal Reserv…

Members of the Progressive Congressional Congress spoke to reporters about their demand that health care reform legislation include a public option.

The witnesses testified about the operations of the Small Business Administration (SBA). They focused on the Obama Administration’s use of economic stimulus funds and accessibility of SBA lo…

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…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held its fourth day of hearings on the appointment of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated by the retirement of Justice David Souter. …

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President Obama held a meeting at the White House on immigration reform. After the meeting he made brief remarks and bipartisan leaders spoke to reporters outside the White House about their…

The Congressional Tri-Caucus held a news conference on priorities for health care reform, particularly the need to address racial and ethnic disparities. They called on President Obama to su…