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Representative David Obey gave a tour of his congressional office.

Representative David Obey talked about his 21-term career in the House of Representatives. He announced his retirement earlier in the year.

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…

Members debated proposed immigration reforms in the DREAM Act.

The House approved federal spending through Saturday, December 18, 2010.

In a vote of 422-0, the House unanimously passed a $40 billion emergency spending bill for New York City, Washington, D.C., and national security amid the aftermath of the September 11 terro…

The House returned from its summer recess to take up a measure to provide assistance to states for Medicaid and education funds. During the session Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) took the floor …

The House approved a fiscal year 2011 spending bill for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. Another bill, which guarantees health care for first responders t…

Members debated the supplemental bill for the war in Afghanistan.

The House approved an extension of unemployment benefits.

House members debated the fiscal year 2010 war supplemental and disaster spending.

Members paid tribute to the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) and reflected on his life and career in public service.

The House passed a bill to restore expired unemployed benefits. Members also voted to bar lobbyists from foreign nations accused of being state sponsors of terrorism from contributing or att…

The House debated a number of bills, including funding for airport improvement projects and a homebuyers assistance program.

Representative David Obey announced his retirement. He has served in the House since 1969.

Secretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2011 Health and Human Services budget. Questions focused on implementation of recently passed health care legislation, hospital infections,…

The House passed a measure honoring the victims of the Washington oil refinery fire. They also recognized the life and work of civil rights leader Dorothy Height.