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The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters about about President Obama’s agreement with congressional Republicans on tax cuts and unemployment insurance.

Members debated proposed immigration reforms in the DREAM Act.

The House Education and Labor Committee held a hearing on pending legislation to reduce and more safely manage concussions in student athletes. Witnesses testified that student concussions…

The House debated several measures related to federal lands and health care issues, including a bill to establish the Coltsville National Historic Park in Connecticut as a part of the…

The House considered several bills and resolutions.

Congressmen, airline executives and union representatives testified about a proposed merger between Continental and United Airlines. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of the…

The House passed the Senate version of health care legislation by a vote of 219 to 212. The House passed both the Senate health care legislation and the reconciliation bill. The…

Education Secretary Arne Duncan testified about the Obama administration’s blueprint for overhauling the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind.…

The House considered 12 bills under suspension of the rules.

In a three-hour portion members debated forcing withdrawal of forces from Afghanistan in accordance with the War Powers Act.

Rajiv Shah testified about the fiscal year 2011 budget for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Among the topics addressed during the hearing were aid efforts in Haiti,…

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke to reporters and answered questions on the earthquake relief efforts in Haiti and ongoing congressional response.