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Former Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) gave his farewell speech in the House.

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on structurally deficient bridges in the United States. Chairman Oberstar’s initiative addressed the need to repair,…

Secretary Nicholson and others testified about the proposed fiscal year 2008 budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Among the topics they addressed were the quality and availability…

The committee met to hear testimony on the need for a Water Commission to make assessments about future U.S. water supply, review current water management programs, and develop comprehensive…

House Financial Services Committee holds a hearing on the state of the economy, the labor market, and the conduct of monetary policy. Chairman Bernanke testified about the state of the…

Witnesses testified about proposed revisions and reform of government-sponsored housing enterprises. They talked about management of federal housing assets and mortgage administration,…

Witnesses testified about organizational restructuring and emergency response procedures, as well as post-Katrina reconstruction efforts, by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They…

Witnesses from the financial industry and consumer advocates testified about the Mortgage Lending Act, H.R. 3915, which sets a minimum standard for borrowers' ability to repay mortgage loans. It contains consumer…