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The House approved a food safety bill that gives the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) increased authority over food produced in both the U.S. and abroad. It also gives immediate protection…

The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.

The House considered several suspension bills including a suspension bill re-designating the Longfellow National Historic Site as the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Hist…

The House debated several bills and resolutions under suspension of the rules.

The House approved federal spending through Saturday, December 18, 2010.

Representative Tom Reed was sworn in as the result of a special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Eric J.J. Massa.

Martin Stutzman was sworn in as the representative for Indiana’s Third Congressional District. He replaced Mark Souder, who resigned earlier in the year.

Participants spoke about the 2010 midterm election results, the minority vote in the election, and likely impact of a Republican-led House on public policy. They also responded to questions …

Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon and the Food and Drug Administration’s principal deputy commissioner testified on the recall of over 135 million bottles of infant and children’s medicin…

The National Action Network held a “Reclaim the Dream” rally at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. Speakers included Reverend Al Sharpton, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, Urban League P…

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton spoke about unemployment and the challenges black men face. Following her remarks the Commission on Black Men and Boys led a discussion with community lea…

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and the director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Minerals Management Service’s (MMS) successor agency, testified about the ongoing reorganization of …

The House considered a number of bills, including ones on surface transportation and aid for Haiti.

The House approved a five-year extension of the national flood insurance program with higher caps on both premiums and policy coverage.

Loan service executives testified on foreclosure prevention efforts, focusing on the implementation of the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP).

Officials from the Food and Drug Administration and Colleen Goggins from Johnson and Johnson testified about a recall of children’s Tylenol and other children’s medicines. The FDA officials …

Celebration of Life Service for Dr. Dorothy Height’s life story was told through stories, videos, photos and readings shared by her many friends and colleagues.