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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.

Three political scientists and two former members of Congress talked about their perspectives on congressional dysfunction and the possibilities for reform on Capitol Hill. This roundtabl…

Former congressional leaders talked about the process of reaching their 1990 deficit agreement that eventually helped bring the federal budget into surplus. Topics included the major leaders…

A former congressional staffer, two former U.S. Representatives, and President George H.W. Bush’s chief of staff talked about the process and politics of negotiating the 1990 federal budget.…

Former congressional leaders and cabinet officials talked about problems with and ways to reform the budget process. David Obey said that members of Congress should spend more time in Washin…

Representative David Obey gave a tour of his congressional office.

Representative David Obey talked about his 21-term career in the House of Representatives. He announced his retirement earlier in the year.

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…

Members debated proposed immigration reforms in the DREAM Act.

The House approved federal spending through Saturday, December 18, 2010.

In a vote of 422-0, the House unanimously passed a $40 billion emergency spending bill for New York City, Washington, D.C., and national security amid the aftermath of the September 11 terro…

The House returned from its summer recess to take up a measure to provide assistance to states for Medicaid and education funds. During the session Rep. Charlie Rangel (D-NY) took the floor …

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…

Members debated the supplemental bill for the war in Afghanistan.

The House approved an extension of unemployment benefits.

House members debated the fiscal year 2010 war supplemental and disaster spending.

Members paid tribute to the late Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV) and reflected on his life and career in public service.