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The House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on a breach of security at the White House State Dinner on November 24, 2009. Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan testified on security…

The House debated and passed health reform legislation by a vote of 220-215. One Republican, Rep. Joseph Cao (R-LA), voted for the bill and 39 Democrats voted against the legislation.

The House approved a bill extending unemployment benefits and expanding the first-time home buyers tax credit. Members also began work on legislation broadening the Department of Homeland’s …

Kenneth Feinberg, a special master at the Treasury Department, gave testimony regarding compensation of the 25 highest-paid employees of 7 companies that received assistance under the Troubl…

The House approved a bill making it easier for state and local governments to divest themselves from companies doing business with Iran’s energy sector. Members also passed a bill on pilot t…

A hearing was held on the Secure Border Initiative, focusing on deployment and construction of “virtual fence” technology along the border between the United States and Mexico. Questions and…

The House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave one…

Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson testified about federal assistance to Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Members often asked pointed questions and demonstrated frustration with Mr. P…

The House worked on spending bills for fiscal year 2010.

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 …

Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke testified at a hearing on the merger of Bank of American and Merrill Lynch. Faced with contentious questioning he disputed accusations that he had pressure…