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Dignitaries gathered to pay tribute to the life and career of Representative Moakley. Guests included President Bush, Senator Kennedy and other government officials.

Bills Introduced: 104 public bills, H.R. 1387-1490; and 14 resolutions, H.J. Res. 43-44; H. Con. Res. 97-104, and H. Res. 114-117, were introduced. Pages H1481-88 Reports Filed: Reports…

President Bush signed a bill naming the federal courthouse in Boston after Representative Moakley. Representative Moakley had recently announced that he would not seek another term after bei…

Following a bill signing ceremony naming a federal courthouse in Boston after Representative Moakley, members answered questions from reporters about the event.

Bills Introduced: 37 public bills, H.R. 936-972; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 57-59, and H. Res. 85-86 were introduced. Pages H825-27 Reports Filed: No reports were filed today. …

Last month Representative Joe Moakley announced his retirement at the end of his term in 2002, after being diagnosed with leukemia. He talked about his illness, his decision to retire, and h…

Members debated the rule for debate on the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act. They heard testimony from the chairman and ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee and others.

Chairs and ranking members testified about the funding needed for their committees.

Members of the House of Representatives were sworn in for their term in the 107th Congress. Dennis Hastert was elected Speaker of the House.