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Congressional Black Caucus members spoke to reporters about job creation and economic growth priorities, particularly for low-income Americans and in urban communities. They also answered qu…

Witnesses testified at an oversight hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Chairman Genachowski outlined plan to make permanent network neutrality rules that would prevent t…

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

Members resumed debate on various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation following a delay of more than a week. The hearings were halted by negotiations between House De…

Witnesses testified about the Obama administration’s proposal to create a new agency responsible for consumer protection with regard to financial products and services. The Consumer Financia…

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 …

Witnesses testified about online advertising and privacy issues. They focused on "behavioral online advertising", or advertising that follows users web browsing history with the intention of…

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

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

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 en…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee met for a markup hearing to draft legislation that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing titled, “The Bowl Championship Series: Money and Other Issues of Fairness for Publicly Fi…

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommitte on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection held a hearing on the status of trade with Cuba. Witnesses focused on possible economic benefit…

The House Energy and Environment Subcommittee held a hearing on climate change legislation. Administration officials gave their views on “The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009” …

Representative Bobby Rush talked about his and other members' of the Congressional Black Caucus trip to Cuba. The group met with both Fidel and Raul Castro to discuss U.S.-Cuba relations. Re…

Members of a recent congressional delegation to Cuba talked about their trip. The seven member delegation arrived in Havana Friday, April 2, 2009, to discuss bilateral relations and review p…

Witnesses testified about the role of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in protecting the public in the areas of consumer credit and debt. Among the topics the addressed were deceptive prac…

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