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The House worked on a bill that extends expiring tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The tax cuts were scheduled to run out on December 31, 2010. The legislation would extend the tax cuts fo…

The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.

Members debated proposed immigration reforms in the DREAM Act.

House Democrats spoke to reporters about House Democratic leadership elections.

The House passed a bill to fund the federal government through December 3, 2010.

Lawmakers and others marked the 30th anniversary of Mothers Against Drunk Driving with a rally and news conference on Capitol Hill. They spoke about the organization’s accomplishments and co…

The House debated several measures related to federal lands and health care issues, including a bill to establish the Coltsville National Historic Park in Connecticut as a part of the Nation…

Congressmen, airline executives and union representatives testified about a proposed merger between Continental and United Airlines. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the me…

Highway transportation officials testified on the state of the nation’s transportation infrastructure, focusing on bridge construction programs and the inspection of those bridges.

Representatives from the airline industry and federal transportation employees testified on the airline practice of charging passengers for individual services, and requirements for disclosu…

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…

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