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Representative Nicola Tsongas was sworn in. The House failed to override the president’s veto of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) 273-156.

The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing titled “Upholding the Principle of Habeas Corpus for Detainees.” Witnesses testified about the operation of military commissions at…

The House continued work for a second day on fiscal year 2008 Homeland Security spending. Members debated the disclosure of congressional earmarks.

The House continued work on a $37 billion spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security.

The House considered several bills under suspension of the rules, including one commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision that ended prohibitions on interracial…

Democratic members of the freshman class of Congress spoke to reporters about ethics reform and various proposals aimed at creating meaningful ethics reform legislation. Following their…

Witnesses testified about industry responses to problems such as the safety of peanut butter and fresh and fresh-cut produce. Topics included the potential impact on public health of…