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The House finished work on HR 2838, the Coast Guard reauthorization bill. All but a couple amendments need to be debated, plus any votes on amendments, motion to recommit and final passage.

Officials in charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms' (ATF) operation know as “Fast and Furious” apologized for mistakes made and said they would have done things differently i…

The House approved a bill that would award a congressional gold medal to the first black Marine recruits in World War II. Members also approved the debate rules for a land exchange bill for …

Tim Massad testified about the government’s 2008 program to stabilize financial markets. He said that taxpayers wouldn’t fund any future wind-downs of failing firms because the FDIC now had …

The House passed a bill that allows gun owners to carry concealed handguns across state lines.

Witnesses testified about transitioning responsibility for U.S. operations in Iraq from the Defense Department to the State Department as part of the final withdrawal of U.S. troops. Witness…

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin (D) testified on the fiscal status of their states. Governor Walker defended his efforts to strip public employee union…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

The House took up House Speaker John Boehner’s plan to lift the debt ceiling.

House Oversight Committee - Full Committee Business Meeting - Legislation Up For Consideration: H.R. 373, “The Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2011” and Rep. James Lank…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. The House-controlled cameras were limited …

Sheila Bair testified on the evolving role do the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

The subcommittee heard testimony from government officials and think tank scholars about U.S.-Iran relations. Witnesses testified on the effectiveness of sanctions and other options to effec…