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

Panelists talked about how political history is documented in congressional papers. Former U.S. Representatives Chet Edwards, Jim Kolbe, and Vic Snyder reflected on their careers and describ…

Former and current congressmen spoke to university students about the political climate in the 112th Congress and challenges facing legislators.

Representative Chet Edwards (D-TX) talked about his 10-term career in the House of Representatives. He was defeated in the 2010 midterm election.

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.

Texas 17th Congressional District candidates Representative Chet Edwards (D) and Bill Flores (R) debated various issues.

The House continued work on a bill that creates a new program to provide medical services and health monitoring for 9/11 first responders.

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

The House passed a bill to restore expired unemployed benefits. Members also voted to bar lobbyists from foreign nations accused of being state sponsors of terrorism from contributing or att…

The House continued work on a bill establishing a $30 billion fund to be used for loans for small businesses.

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 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…

Members debated budget policy and offered amendments as the Senate Budget Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2011 budget resolution.

Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki testified on proposed fiscal year 2011 appropriations for programs and activities. Among the topics he addressed were a backlog of health care claims…

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” …