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The House worked on a bill that extends expiring tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The tax cuts were scheduled to run out on December 31, 2010. The legislation would extend the tax cuts fo…

The House returned from its summer recess to take up a measure to provide assistance to states for Medicaid and education funds. During the session Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) took the floor …

The House approved a fiscal year 2011 spending bill for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. Another bill, which guarantees health care for first responders t…

The House passed a bill to restore expired unemployed benefits. Members also voted to bar lobbyists from foreign nations accused of being state sponsors of terrorism from contributing or att…

The House voted 237-192 for the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, which makes changes to financial market regulations. The legislation creates a panel of regulators chaired by the treasu…

The House approved legislation to limit corporate, union, and special interest campaign contribution. The bill is in direct relation to the Supreme Court’s ruling striking limits on independ…

Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy and the economic outlook. In his remarks he said that he expected the economic recovery to remain on track despite the recent debt …

The House Budget Committee began markup of the Reconciliation Act of 2010. Members approved a “shell” measure on a 21 to 16 vote and continued with motions to instruct the Rules Committee to…

This LIVE program was joined in progress. This program is a continuation of program #292526-3. The House Budget Committee began markup of the Reconciliation Act of 2010. Earlier in the day m…

In a three-hour portion members debated forcing withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan in accordance with the War Powers Act.

The House approved a $15 billion jobs bill.

Members vote 406-19 to repeal the antitrust exemption for health insurance companies.

Peter Orszag testified on President Obama’s fiscal year 2011 budget proposal. In his remarks he talked about future budget deficits and proposals for a debt commission. He also focused on Pr…