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A memorial service was held for Jack Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, author, and Washington bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times.

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.

The House approved a bill extending unemployment benefits and expanding the first-time home buyers tax credit. Members also began work on legislation broadening the Department of Homeland’s …

The House debated several bills and passed a measure that calls on the president and the secretary of state to oppose a recent United Nations report on the Gaza conflict, calling it biased a…

Witnesses testified about a $8,000 dollar tax credit for first-time home buyers, which Congress is considering extending beyond the end of the current year. A report by the inspector general…

The House passed Defense Department appropriations, the final of the 12 appropriation bills for fiscal year 2010. Members also a bill setting new food safety regulations requiring more inspe…

The House debated and passed several bills under suspension of the rules, including one to track absentee ballots and another to expand assistance for small businesses. Members also gave one…

Members debated various provisions and amendments to health care reform legislation and means to fund the provisions of the bill. The committee approved the tax provision of the bill 23-18. …

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on President Obama’s principles for health care reform. In her testimony she said th…

The House debated a measure to fund a water treatment project in San Diego, California, and another to protect certain wildlife species.

The House passed a bill limiting executive compensation for TARP (Troubled Asset Relief Program) recipients. Members also debated a bill dealing with tobacco regulation and began work on the…

The House approved a motion to concur with Senate amendments to the previously-passed House public lands bill.

Treasury Secretary Geithner gave an overview of President Obama’s budget proposals for fiscal year 2010. In his remarks he said the Obama administration would work with Congress to determine…