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Congress appropriated $7.65 billion for agencies to use to respond to the H1N1 “Swine” flu. Witnesses testified about use of the funds by public health programs and provided an update on the…

Professor Gates spoke about how personal stories relate to history and showed pictures while talking about tracing his family history. Topics included his African-American heritage, his gene…

The House passed Defense Department appropriations, the final of the 12 appropriation bills for fiscal year 2010. Members also a bill setting new food safety regulations requiring more inspe…

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

The House worked on spending bills for fiscal year 2010.

The House passed in a 219-212 vote the climate change and energy bill. It includes cap and trade provisions and renewable energy requirements. Members also approved $32 billion for Interior …

Secretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2010 Health and Human Services budget. She also spoke about health care reform proposals, the consequences of not enacting some reforms, an…

The House passed a bill that increases aid to Pakistan. It authorizes $1.5 billion annually in non-military aid through 2013 and $400 in military aid for fiscal year 2010 on the condition th…

The House passed a bill reauthorizing programs for the State Department, United Nations, and other diplomatic programs.

Secretary Vilsack testified about the proposed fiscal year 2010 agricultural budget. Topics included food safety issues, proposed caps to farm subsidy payments, nutritional value of school m…

General Speeches on the House Floor,

The House passed an amended children’s health insurance bill (SCHIP), continuing the state-run, federally-funded health insurance program for low-income children. Members also approved legis…

Representative David Obey chaired a meeting of the Appropriations Committee to mark up pending legislation on an economic stimulus and recovery package. Members debated and proposed amendmen…