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Representatives from Amtrak and the United Transportation Union testified on the status of a structural reorganization plan for the passenger rail service. Ted Alves reported that Amtrak had…

Representatives Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Grace Napolitano (D-CA) talked about mental health issues and the federal government’s role in providing and funding mental health services. They also r…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, specifically on the spending of the November 2010 Federal Acquisitions Service Award Ceremony in Vi…

Representative Ron Barber (D-AZ) was sworn in, filling the seat vacated by Gabrielle Giffords.

On Wednesday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for morning hour and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. First votes expected: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Last votes expected: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. One Min…

Representatives voted on H.R. 4105, the tariffs for non-market economies bill. They paid tribute to Congressman Donald Payne (D-NJ), who died earlier in the day of cancer.

H.R. 1837 - San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments: (10 minutes of debate eac…

The House passed a fiscal year 2012 spending bill.

Interior Department officials testified on the future of U.S. oil and natural gas development on federal lands and waters. He focused on the Obama administration’s proposed five year plan fo…

The House considered nine bills to rename post offices under suspension of the rules. Votes were deferred until 6:30 PM.

A vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government funded failed by a vote of 195 to 230.

The House debated amendments to the fiscal year 2012 defense spending bill.

Ken Salazar testified on the Interior Department’s 2012 budget request The request includes $358 million for regulating offshore oil and gas drilling, 50 percent more than the fiscal year 20…