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House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about extending the Social Security payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits. They said a two-month extension would hurt small businesses and ur…

House Republican leaders held a meeting on a year-long payroll tax cut extension.

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…

House Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their plans to reject a Senate bill to extend the payroll tax holiday and extend unemployment benefits.

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

The House considered legislation on business and financial regulations.

The House passed a measure that re-affirms “In God We Trust” as the U.S. national motto.

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 considered several free trade bills.

The House Ways and Means Committee marked up three trade agreements between the U.S. and Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.

By a 352-66 vote, the House passed a short-term spending bill to fund the government through November 18, 2011. Members also approved debate rules for a bill to delay Environmental Protectio…

Witnesses testified about a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on child welfare. The report found that thedU.S. uses flawed methods in tracking child deaths from maltreatment. A 2…

The House debated the rule on the compromise agreement to raise the debt ceiling and then moved to consideration of the bill itself. The measure was approved 269-161. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords…

House Republican freshmen spoke to reporters and answered questions about Speaker Boehner’s debt ceiling and budget deficit plan. They said they would support the plan.

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

The House passed a bill sponsored by Representative Lee Terry (R-NE) that expedites the approval process for a crude oil pipeline running from Canada to Texas. Members also returned to work …

Freshmen Republican members spoke to reporters outside the White House about a letter they had written to the president asking him to put a budget deficit reduction plan in writing.

Witnesses testified about overhauling the tax code and the economic impacts of taxation on business and individual debt. This was the first tax-related joint hearing of the Senate Finance an…