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The House met overnight in order to complete business prior to adjourning the first session of the 109th Congress.

The House passed $600 billion in federal spending for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Labor Departments. Members also passed the House-Senate compromise on…

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Asian Pacific American Caucus spoke to reporters about the immigration bill, which was to be heard on the floor on December 15. Among the topics…

A hearing was held on preparedness and response by the State of Louisiana to Hurricane Katrina. Two panels testified about emergency responses to Hurricane Katrina, the status of recovery…

The House paid tribute to Representative John Dingell (D-MI) for serving in Congress for 50 years. They also passed two suspension bills.

Representatives of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters and announced their opposition to the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court. They discussed their…

John Campbell (R-CA) was sworn in as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Members considered a resolution on the immediate withdrawal of military forces from Iraq. The resolution was brought to the floor by Representative Hunter to clarify the House’s position on troop…

The House voted 217 to 215 for passage of the budget bill.