End of Session News Conference
House Republican leaders summarized the past year. Highlighted topics included earmark reform, the war in Iraq, and the Alternative Minimum Tax.
60 viewsHouse Republican leaders summarized the past year. Highlighted topics included earmark reform, the war in Iraq, and the Alternative Minimum Tax.
60 viewsFormer Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) gave his farewell speech in the House.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,568 viewsWitnesses from the financial industry and consumer advocates testified about the Mortgage Lending Act, H.R. 3915, which sets a minimum standard for borrowers' ability to repay mortgage loans…
694 viewsThe House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled “Legislative and Regulatory Options for Minimizing and Mitigating Mortgage Foreclosures.” Witnesses testified about the Presiden…
466 viewsThe House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on structurally deficient bridges in the United States. Chairman Oberstar’s initiative addressed the need to repair, reha…
338 viewsPaul Broun was sworn in as the representative of the Tenth District of Georgia to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative Charles Norwood.
View in Congressional Chronicle7,095 viewsThe House has been in recess throughout the day. The House is expected to convene to continue debate on Homeland Security.
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