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The House convened for a legislative session.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

Josh Gotbaum testified on the fiscal health of multi-employer pension plans and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). He said that without congressional changes, the agency would …

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

The House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. Debate was held on amending the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) gave his farewell address.

The House passed H.R. 6371, the Streamlining Claims Processing for Federal Contractor Employees Act.

Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) talked about Virginia’s battleground state role in the 2012 election the impact of sequestration on his district. Other topics included voter identification…

Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules

Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez testified on the Justice Department’s approach to enforcing voting rights laws. Republicans contended that the Justice Department was…

Witnesses testified on legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect applicable state and local taxes on all their sales. Topics included obstacles to collecting taxes from re…

Secretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security. Many questions focused on Secretary Napolitano’s June 15th memo on deferring deportation …

Witnesses testified about issues surrounding recent national security leaks to the media, and the options available to investigate and prosecute those responsible. The leaks revealed the nam…

One Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.Res. __ - Resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Eric H. Holder, Jr., Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, in contempt of…

Michele Leonhart testified at an oversight hearing of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Among the topics she addressed were the DEA’s knowledge of the “Fast and Furious” program, th…