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The House of Representatives convened for the business of the day, one minute speeches, and special order speeches. The House disapproved of Senate amendments to bill H.R. 3630 to provide in…

Representative Steve Israel talked about Democratic Party strategy in 2012 elections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. In addition he talked about Social Securi…

The House approved the Republican debt and deficit reduction plan, which they call the Cut, Cap, and Balance Bill. The legislation requires $111 billion in spending reductions and establishe…

In a 235-193 vote the House passed a Republican fiscal year 2012 budget plan.

The House agreed to Senate changes to a bill extending PATRIOT Act provisions through the end of May 2011. Members continued work on the $1.2 trillion spending bill for the remainder of fisc…

The new chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Representative Steve Israel of New York talked about getting ready for 2012 congressional campaigns. After the interview t…

House Democratic leaders spoke with reporters following a caucus meeting in Cambridge, Maryland. In their comments leaders said they are ready to work with their Republican colleagues but al…

The House voted on legislation titled “Repealing The Job-Killing Health Care Law Act” that would repeal the 2010 health care reform law.

House members paid tribute to Representative Gabrielle Giffords. Representative Giffords was wounded at a constituent event at a Tucson, Arizona, supermarket. Six people were killed and 13 o…

Members of the House read the Constitution aloud beginning at 11:00 a.m.