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The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on the impact of the economic crisis on retirement benefit plans and what Congress can do to help employees with the…

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…

Congressmen talked about the use of social media tools to reach constituents, as well as how new technology helps members of Congress serve better as elected officials. They discussed weighi…

The House passed a $46 billion bill for Treasury Department spending for fiscal year 2010. The legislation includes a two percent pay raise for all federal workers and economic stimulus spen…

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…

Secretary Sebelius testified about the fiscal year 2010 Health and Human Services budget. She also spoke about health care reform proposals, the consequences of not enacting some reforms, an…

The House approved a bill expanding the Department of Homeland Security’s authority over chemical and water plant safety. Members also made speeches in honor of the victims of the previous-d…

The House worked on several bills and also approved the extension of small business programs.

The House voted to triple the amount of non-military aid to Pakistan, raising it to $7.5 billion over the upcoming five years with an option to renew. Members also approved a plan to evaluat…

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 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 passed a bill that increases aid to Pakistan. It authorizes $1.5 billion annually in non-military aid through 2013 and $400 in military aid for fiscal year 2010 on the condition th…