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House Democratic leaders and other representatives i talked to reporters and answered questions about the repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy on gays and lesbians in the …

The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.

Witnesses testified about enforcement of the Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2009. They addressed issues pertaining to mail, telemarketing and Internet fraud targeting seniors.

Witnesses testified on the legacy and future of the Americans with Disabilities Act 20 years after its enactment.

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 …

Glenn Hackbarth testified on the findings of a report submitted by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to Congress on June 15, 2010. Testimony focused on the impact of new heal…

Oil company executives spoke about the safety and security of offshore drilling operations, as well as the causes of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and the ability of the energy indu…

The House took up a couple of small business bills. One establishes a $30 billion fund to lend to small businesses, and another provides various tax cuts and incentives.

The House passed several suspension bills debated previously. Charles Djou (D-HI) was sworn to finish the term of former Representative Neil Abercrombie (D), who resigned.

The House passed a measure honoring the victims of the Washington oil refinery fire. They also recognized the life and work of civil rights leader Dorothy Height.

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

This hearing addressed proposals for new legislation on transmission planning, cost allocation, and siting authority. Witnesses focused on the relationship between states and the federal gov…

The hearing addressed proposals for new legislation on transmission planning, cost allocation, and siting authority. The witnesses focused on energy generation and the role and practicality …

The hearing addressed proposals for new legislation on transmission planning, cost allocation, and siting authority. This section consisted of the opening statements of the witnesses and rep…