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The House convened briefly before adjourning to await legislation dealing with assistance to U.S. automakers.

The House convened briefing before adjourning subject to the call of the chair.

Representative Fudge was sworn into office.

., about the Democratic agenda for the upcoming 111th Congress, and the economic measures to be addressed in the remaining session of the 110th Congress, focusing on a bailout for the auto industry. ... He talked about how House leaders plan to run the Congress, and how they would work with the new Democratic president as well as with the "lame duck" Bush administration.

"An In-Depth Evaluation of the 2008 Election Cycle" was the first plenary session of the annual three-day political and policy conference with the Republican governors and senior staff.

Panelists spoke about the 2008 general election results, the potential impact of an Obama presidency, and potential shifts in U.S. policy as a result of Democratic Party gains in the House and Senate. Topics included rule changes in the House, term limits on committee chairs, and what might happen in the House lame duck session.

She also outlined the agenda for a proposed lame-duck session of the present Congress to address the financial crisis through economic stimulus legislation.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held the second in a series of oversight hearings on the regulatory mistakes and financial excesses that led to the market breakdown on Wall Street, and on the impact of the crisis on financial markets and the U.S. economy. This session focused on the causes and effects of the government bailout of American International Group (AIG).

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held the second in a series of oversight hearings on the regulatory mistakes and financial excesses that led to the market breakdown on Wall Street, and on the impact of the crisis on financial markets and the U.S. economy. This session focused on the causes and effects of the government bailout of American International Group (AIG).

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held the first in a series of oversight hearings on the regulatory mistakes and financial excesses that led to the market breakdown on Wall Street, and on the impact of the crisis on financial markets and the U.S. economy. This session focused on the causes and effects of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held the first in a series of oversight hearings on the regulatory mistakes and financial excesses that led to the market breakdown on Wall Street, and on the impact of the crisis on financial markets and the U.S. economy. This session focused on the causes and effects of the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers

Economic Markets Intervention

Congress was in session this weekend to negotiate and compromise over the bill.

Congress was in session this weekend to negotiate and compromise over the bill.

The House convened for a rare Sunday session to work on a financial markets assistance plan.