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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Deputy Administrator Gary Cohen testified on the status of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchanges which were created to encoura…

Witnesses testified on the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate that requires companies with 50 or more full-time employees to provide health insurance coverage. The focus was on how the h…

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.

Representative David Schweikert (R-AZ) talked about the ongoing government shutdown, in its tenth day, as well as the upcoming debt ceiling deadline. He responded to telephone calls and elec…

The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.

1) H.R. 1410 - Keep the Promise Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Trent Franks / Natural Resources Committee) 2) H.R. 2449 - To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement of…

Continue Consideration of H.R. 1947 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Frank Lucas / Agriculture Committee) The Rule provides f…

First votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening. One Minute Speeches Begin consideration of H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rul…

H.Res. 198 - A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013 (Special Rule, One Hour of Debate) (Sponsored by Rep. Virginia Foxx / Rules …

Top NASA, military, and White House scientists testified on threats from asteroids and other near-earth objects, and U.S. capability to deflect their potential damage. The group talked about…

Witnesses testified about the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly called drones, as well as federal research and development efforts to ensure the safe operation of drones.

Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) reacted to President Obama’s recent proposals for job creation, as outlined during his State of the Union address. He also talked about immigration issues and th…

The House passed a bill on pandemic preparedness. A letter of resignation from Representative Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) was read.

Conservative Republican congressmen spoke to the press about issues facing the 113th Congress, including raising the debt ceiling and deficit reduction. Representatives Schweikert, Labrador,…