House Session
The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,006 viewsThe House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,006 viewsThe House by a 328-93 vote passed a bill that taxes American International Group (AIG) and other corporate bonuses by up to 90 percent. The legislation was in reaction to news that AIG…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,093 viewsThe House passed a $46 billion bill for Treasury Department spending for fiscal year 2010. The legislation includes a two percent pay raise for all federal workers and economic stimulus…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,788 viewsThe House Energy and Environment Subcommittee held a hearing on climate change legislation. The panels testified about the economic implications of climate change legislation, specifically cap and…
421 viewsThe House passed in a 219-212 vote the climate change and energy bill. It includes cap and trade provisions and renewable energy requirements. Members also approved $32 billion for Interior…
View in Congressional Chronicle15,172 viewsMembers debated various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. They focused on a voluntary insurance program meant to help families with the costs of long-term health…
251 viewsAutomotive industry executives and auto dealers continued their testimony following a vote break for committee members. Witnesses examined the recent auto dealership closures announced by…
627 viewsMembers resumed debate on various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation following a delay of more than a week. The hearings were halted by negotiations between House…
161 viewsTwo House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the federal government’s preparedness and response to the H1N1 swine flu virus and to get an update from vaccine…
617 viewsWitnesses testified about the use, regulation, and disposition of broadband spectrum for broadcasting and use by wireless technology platforms. Among the issues they addressed were consumer…
174 viewsWitnesses testified at an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Chairman Genachowski outlined plan to make permanent network neutrality rules that would prevent…
333 viewsMembers debated various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation. They focused on a voluntary insurance program meant to help families with the costs of long-term health…
452 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met for a markup hearing to draft legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members debated provisions and proposed amendments to the energy…
93 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
163 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations subcommittee hearing focused on the problems of people who are underinsured and have debt or declared bankruptcy from medical…
522 viewsThe House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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