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

Panelists discussed efforts to craft a tax reform package that would reduce rates and the deficit without eliminating tax breaks that benefit large portions of the middle class. Mark Zandi s…

Businessmen and politicians agreed that rising health care costs were one of the main factors driving long term deficits in the U.S. They discussed ways to make the health care system more e…

Panelists discussed the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget’s report on the Republican 2012 presidential candidates' economic plans and their impact on the national debt. They also re…

Panelists spoke about the first 100 days of the 112th Congress. Among the topics they addressed were debate over continuing budget resolutions, comparisons with the Republican take over of C…

Former Congressmen Vic Fazio and Bob Walker talked about options for the Democrats to move their agenda forward after losing the House in midterm elections, and tactics the minority party us…

Witnesses testified about the future of the National Park System, conservation programs, and the mission of the National Park Service. Among the topics they addressed were visitation rates, …

Former Representative Tom Foley spoke about his experiences as speaker of the House of Representatives and the role of speaker. Following his remarks he and former colleagues talked about is…

Curtis Gans moderated a panel on the future of the two major political parties. Among the issues addressed were the relative strengths and weaknesses in each party, likely themes for the 200…

Members unveiled a portrait of former House Appropriations Committee Chairman and current ranking Democrat David Obey in the committee hearing chambers.

Democratic leaders criticized the Republican agenda in several respects, including their cuts to social programs and delay in passing appropriations bills. They also answered reporters' ques…

Democratic leaders spoke to party members about the Democratic agenda. Among the topics they addressed were national security policy, intelligence relating to war with Iraq, homeland securit…

The guests talked about the relationship between legislators and their constituents. They answered questions from the audience.

Judge Kenneth Starr spoke about the history of the presidency, the role of the president in the federal government, and about the impeachment inquiry which he initiated. Following his commen…

The House began debate on four articles of impeachment against President Clinton for perjury, obstruction of justice and abuse of power.

Democratic leaders spoke with reporters about their intiative on education. They urge Republicans to help them pass a bill to allow for more teachers in the classroom and the construction of…

Representative Vic Fazio (D-CA) dicussed the impeachment inquiry of President Clinton and how the Democratic members of the House will vote on the inquiry. After his prepared remarks questio…

The U.S. House of Representatives reconvened and continued debate on Agricultural spending as well as Labor, Health, and Human Services spending.

The U.S. House of Representatives met and and continued debate on H.R. 4579. The bill sought to provide tax relief for individuals, families, and farming and other small businesses, to provi…

On this day, after a period of morning business, the House took up bills dealing with “Fast Track” Tarde Negotiating Authority, the Budget Surplus, Social Security and Tax Cuts. Following de…