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Alan Mollohan talked about recommendations made by his congressionally-appointed task force on possible changes to the federal prison system.

The House approved a food safety bill that gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased authority over food produced in both the U.S. and abroad. It also gives immediate…

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 Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the proposed FY2011 Department of Justice budget. Attorney General Eric Holder outlined efforts to increase support for national…

Members paid tribute to the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) and reflected on his life and career in public service.

The House debated a number of bills, including funding for airport improvement projects and a homebuyers assistance program.

Homeland Security officials testified about challenges facing the Homeland Security Department in securing the U.S. southwestern border and the fiscal year 2011 budget requests for Customs…

The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the Fiscal Year 2011 Federal Bureau of Investigation budget. Director…

Representative Stupak and other House Democratic members spoke to reporters about their decision to vote for health care reform legislation after President Obama agreed to sign an Executive…

The House continued work on amendments to the $65 billion spending bill to fund the Departments of Commerce and Justice along with NASA and other science agencies.

The House considered a spending bill for the Departments of Justice and Commerce. Lawmakers also approved the final agreement on $106 billion in additional spending for the wars in Iraq and…

The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to mark up and offer amendments to the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Spending Bill.

The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing to mark up and offer amendments to the fiscal year 2009 Supplemental Spending Bill.

Members debated and proposed amendments to proposed economic stimulus legislation.

Governors testified about the impact the recession is having on state budgets and their constituents at a hearing on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as…