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A ceremony was held honoring Martin Luther King, Jr., the day before the 40th anniversary of his death on April 4, 1968. Following the invocation and the Presentation of the Colors, family m…

The House approved a fiscal year 2011 spending bill for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. Another bill, which guarantees health care for first responders t…

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

Members paid tribute to civil rights leader Dorothy Height following news of her death.

The House passed a measure honoring the victims of the Washington oil refinery fire. They also recognized the life and work of civil rights leader Dorothy Height.

Members vote 406-19 to repeal the antitrust exemption for health insurance companies.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood testified on President Obama’s proposed fiscal year 2011 budget. He also spoke about a recent recall of Toyota vehicles and distracted drivers.

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…

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.

Members of the Progressive Congressional Congress spoke to reporters about their demand that health care reform legislation include a public option.

Representative David Obey chaired a meeting of the Appropriations Committee to mark up pending legislation on an economic stimulus and recovery package. Members debated and proposed amendmen…

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation held a welcoming and swearing-in ceremony in the Congressional Auditorium of the new Capitol Visitor Center for the 41 members of the Congressional …

Automobile industry executives testified about the financial state of the industry and their request for $25 billion in emergency federal aid to avoid collapse. Some automakers said they mig…