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Following a period during which Ms. Parks was honored by lying in repose in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, a memorial service was held to honor her life and legacy prior to her funeral scheduled …

The House passed $600 billion in federal spending for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Labor Departments. Members also passed the House-Senate compromise on reauthorizing…

Representatives of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters and announced their opposition to the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. They discussed their at…

The Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing on governance issues at Amtrak following the dismissal of former President and CEO David Gunn the previous week. Among the issues addressed were …

The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress honored Lt. Commander Wes Brown (Ret.), who in 1949 became the first black to graduate from the U.S. Naval Academy. During this event …

Secretary Leavitt and other health officials testified about the threat of avian flu and preparations for a potential outbreak or pandemic within human populations. Among the issues they add…

Subcommittee members held a hearing title “Sick Crime: Counterfeit Drugs in the United States.” FDA officials, drug industry representatives, and family members of counterfeit drug victims…

A news conference at President Roosevelt’s Memorial kicked off a weekend celebration marking the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act by President Franklin D. Roosevelt…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on additions to the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and commun…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community represent…

The House Emergency Preparedness Subcommittee heard testimony about the July 7 London bombing attacks. Public transit officials testified about the emergency preparedness of their systems. A…