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The House met overnight in order to complete business prior to adjourning the first session of the 109th Congress.

The House passed $600 billion in federal spending for the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Labor Departments. Members also passed the House-Senate compromise on reauthorizing…

A panel discussion was held on moving towards a coherent approach to promoting the rule of law. The panelists discussed human rights and poverty issues including developing a culture of citi…

Members debated a rule for consideration of a resolution on the immediate withdrawal of military forces from Iraq. The resolution was brought to the floor by Representative Hunter to clarify…

The House unexpectedly voted down the $142 billion appropriations conference report for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Departments. The vote was 209 to 223. The House th…

Public health officials testified about administration budget requests for programs for responses to the avian flu. Among the issues they addressed were the threat posed by the virus, chance…

A hearing was held on the status of reconstruction in Iraq. Government officials testified about critical elements of the reconstruction efforts, which included lack of funding, the creation…

The House considers HR 3199, Patriot Act reauthorization.

The House Homeland Security Committee heard testimony on Secretary Chertoff’s second-stage review of the department and proposals for reorganization. Among the issues addressed were intellig…

Foreign Operations Subcommittee ranking member Rep. Lowey talked about foreign aid. The House is debating its $20.3 billion foreign operations bill for fiscal year 2006 today. The bill inclu…

The House passed a $20.3 billion bill for foreign aid in fiscal year 2006.

The House will consider H.R. 1817, the Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006.

The House will work on the First Responders Funding Bill.