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The House approved an extension of unemployment benefits.

The House considered Native American water issues and support for Haiti.

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Akio Toyoda apologized persona…

Top White House economic advisers testified on the fiscal 2011 budget and economic outlook. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that the worst days for the U.S. economy are “behind us” …

Representative Marcy Kaptur talked about the economic decisions facing Congress, including expiring unemployment benefits, funding the federal government, and reaching agreement on tax issue…

The House debated several bills under suspension of the rules.

The House debated a number of bills, including funding for airport improvement projects and a homebuyers assistance program.

The House passed a bill that requires the Pentagon to improve how it buys equipment and services. Members also passed a bill that requires federal agencies to be more aggressive in stopping …

Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy and the economic outlook. In his remarks he said that he expected the economic recovery to remain on track despite the recent debt …

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 approved a fiscal year 2011 spending bill for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. Another bill, which guarantees health care for first responders t…

The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a hearing on government response to a series of recalls for unintended acceleration and other defects. Secretary LaHood testified abo…

The House voted 406-4 to let the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) raise its home mortgage insurance premiums. Members also voted to let President Obama withdraw $100 million from the Oil…