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The House approved a food safety bill that gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased authority over food produced in both the U.S. and abroad. It also gives immediate protection…

Republican lawmakers and others spoke at the National Log Cabin Republican dinner. They spoke about inclusion of gay and lesbian voters in the Republican Party, as well as issues such as the…

The House approved a $30 billion small business lending fund to be overseen by the Treasury Department.

In the Republican weekly address, Representative Charles Djou urged Democratic leaders in Congress to support Republican proposals to cut government spending.

The House considered a number of bills, including ones on surface transportation and aid for Haiti.

The House voted 237-192 for the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, which makes changes to financial market regulations. The legislation creates a panel of regulators chaired by the treasu…

The House continued work on a bill establishing a $30 billion fund to be used for loans for small businesses.

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.

Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy and the economic outlook. In his remarks he said that he expected the economic recovery to remain on track despite the recent debt …

The House voted 406-4 to let the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) raise its home mortgage insurance premiums. Members also voted to let President Obama withdraw $100 million from the Oil…

The House completed a short-term extension of tax and jobless benefits, and delayed cuts to Medicare cuts to doctors. They also passed the fiscal year 2011 defense programs bill. An amendmen…

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.

Democratic candidates Ed Case, Charles Djou, and Colleen Hanbusa participated in a special election debate. The candidates are vying to serve out the remainder of Representative Neil Abercro…