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Former Vice President Al Gore and Senator John Warner testified on the American Clean Energy Security Act of 2009. The proposed legislation would cut carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases by 20…

Witnesses testified about the practice of “post-claims underwriting,” which occurs when insurance companies cancel individual health insurance policies after providers submit claims for…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee met to mark up legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The 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…

The House approved a bill extending unemployment benefits and expanding the first-time home buyers tax credit. Members also began work on legislation broadening the Department of Homeland’s…

Witnesses examined the recent auto dealership closures announced by Chrysler and General Motors. Chrysler plans to close 789 dealerships this week and GM wants to eliminate approximately…

The House passed an amended children’s health insurance bill (SCHIP), continuing the state-run, federally-funded health insurance program for low-income children. Members also approved…

The House debated H.R. 1, an economic stimulus bill

The House passed a $787 billion economic stimulus bill. No Republicans voted for the measure.

The House worked on spending bills for fiscal year 2010.

Investigative journalist Bryan Burrough talked about his book The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes (Penguin Press; January 27, 2009). In his book he presents a…

Witnesses testified at a food safety hearing on the recent salmonella outbreak associated with peanut butter and other peanut products manufactured by the Peanut Corporation of America. Stewart…

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.

House Republicans joined thousands of “tea party” protesters in a gathering on the West Front of the Capitol days before the House was expected to vote on the bill. Speakers criticized House Democratic…

Members debated various provisions and amendments to H.R. 3200, "America’s Affordable Health Choices Act".

The House considered several suspension bills. Members also approved to instruct conferees to take a certain negotiating position with the Senate on an economic stimulus bill.

President Obama made closing remarks to members of Congress, senior administration officials, business leaders, policy makers and economists at a fiscal summit to examine fiscal…

The House approved a bill expanding the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over chemical and water plant safety. Members also made speeches in honor of the victims of the…

The House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave…

The 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…