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On the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Boston, MA, party leaders, former presidential candidates and others spoke about Senator John Kerry’s candidacy and building on the…

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

Members of the House paid tribute to six outgoing Democratic representatives from the state of California.

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

American History TV is airing a selection of oral history interviews with former and current Asian American members of Congress. This week we hear from Representative Mike Honda of Californi…

Secretary Geithner testified on the Treasury Department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request.

Representative Mike Honda spoke about the problem of youth bullying and his efforts to found the Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus. Among the topics he addressed were methods to identify bu…

1) H.R. 4027 - To clarify authority granted under the Act entitled “An Act to define the exterior boundary of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation in Utah, and for other purposes” 2) H.R…

One Minute Speeches (5 per side) H.R. 5882 - Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2013 (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Ander Crenshaw / Appropriations Committee) The rule provides for…

Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2…

Defense Department officials testified about the department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. Among the topics they addressed were proposed spending cuts, the potential impact of sequestrat…

H.R. 1339 - To amend title 32, the body of laws of the US dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the Salem, MA, as the Birthplace of the National Guard (Sponsored by Rep. Tierney Begi…

Budget Committee members marked up the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget plan. This hearing was joined in progress and can be viewed in subsequent parts. It can be viewed in its entir…

Budget Committee members marked up the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget plan. This hearing ended while in progress, and continues on part 5.

Jeffrey Zients testified on President Obama’s fiscal year 2013 budget proposal.

The House passed a fiscal year 2012 spending bill.

A vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government funded failed by a vote of 195 to 230.