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Treasury Department and Federal Reserve officials testified on the impact of the European Union debt crisis on the U.S.

The House considered legislation on business and financial regulations.

House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their 15 jobs bill, which they say would create jobs. They have passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

The House debated a revised version of Speaker Boehner’s proposed deficit reduction and debt ceiling legislation, as well as rules governing the debate.

The House took up House Speaker John Boehner’s plan to lift the debt ceiling.

Representative Frank Guinta (R-NH) talked about the status of talks on the budget and raising the debt ceiling. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included…

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…

Elizabeth Warren testified on the implementation and congressional oversight of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). CFPB was scheduled to open on July 21, 2011, and was crea…

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on the recovery efforts from BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico Oil, the Obama administration’s response. Witnesses focus…

Witnesses testified about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB), which was created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. Elizabeth Warren was accused by House Republica…

Rep Crowley (D-NY) gave a silent one-minute speech during today’s House session.

The House Budget Committee met to consider a Republican federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.

Republican House freshman spoke about their support for cuts in federal spending.

Witnesses testified about internal management practices at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC had faced conflict of interest questions after it was revealed a former emplo…

LIVE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2pm Morning Hour speeches 4pm Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules: 1) H.R. 570 - The Dental Emergency Responder Act (Sponsored by Rep. M…

The House passed an extension through the end of fiscal year 2011 highway and mass transit spending programs. Members also began debate on the small business paperwork bill, which would repe…

The House continued consideration of fiscal year 2011 spending.