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The House Oversight Committee looked at Bank of America’s merger with Merrill Lynch -- a deal struck during the height of the financial crisis in September 2008 - and the role of federal fin…

General Stanley McChrystal and Ambassador Karl Eikenberry testified about plans to send an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to Afghanistan and subsequent goals to begin reducing troop levels be…

Witnesses testified about proposed legislation to lift the ban on travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba. Among the issues addressed were the potential impact on Cuba’s government and Cuba’s human …

Witnesses testified about management and oversight of economic stimulus funds, particularly how recipients accounted for use of the funds, maintaining transparent accounting practices, the p…

Three Bank of America executives testified about events surrounding Bank of America’s acquisition of Merrill Lynch and the receipt of federal financial assistance. Questions included a discu…

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 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 passed a fiscal year 2010 Department of Homeland Security conference report. Members also approved a funds for water recycling projects in the San Francisco Bay-area.

Neil Barofsky testified about retention bonuses awarded to employees and leaders of financial institutions after the companies had received federal bailout money, as well as oversight by the…

Witnesses testified about pediatric dental services available through Medicaid. Among the issues they addressed were the low rates of participation in these Medicaid programs, the prevalence…

A hearing was held on the safety and regulation of bagged, pre-washed, or “ready-to-eat” produce. Topics included the proposed nationalization of the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreem…