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Representative Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) talked about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations and discontent among some House Republican leaders, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic commun…

Conservative leaders spoke to reporters about the “Plan B” proposal to avoid “fiscal cliff” impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 that Speaker Boehner (R-OH) proposed th…

Tea party movement activists held a press conference at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., to reiterate their decision to reject any proposed tax increases as part of a deal to avoid…

A group of conservative Republican members of Congress responded to questions from reporters about the lame-duck session of Congress, the 113th Congress, and the “fiscal cliff.” Topics inclu…

Representatives James Lankford (R-OK), Tim Huelskamp (R-KS), and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) spoke at the Values Voter Summit. They focused on social issues such as marriage, abortion, and relig…

The House convened for a legislative session.

Secretary Geithner testified on the Treasury Department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request.

Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules

Members spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fis…

Members spoke about and offered amendments to the farm bill, a bill to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fis…

One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. __ - Resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of…

Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2…

The House worked on commerce, justice and science appropriations.

Representative Tim Huelskamp (R-KS) talked about his priorities for the fiscal year 2013 budget. In his remarks Representative Huelskamp, a member of the House Tea Party Caucus, said the fed…

The House Budget Committee marked up H.R. 4966, the Sequester Replacement Act of 2012. Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) introduced the bill. Under the legislation, language in the 2011 Budge…

1) H.R. 2146 - DATA Act, as amended 2) H.R. 3336 - Small Business Credit Availability Act, as amended Motion to go to Conference on H.R. 4348 - Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012…

Defense Department officials testified about the department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. Among the topics they addressed were proposed spending cuts, the potential impact of sequestrat…

The House passed the Republican fiscal year 2013 budget 228-191.

House Republican leaders unveiled their fiscal year 2013 budget proposal and answered questions from reporters about the plan.