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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 worked on a bill that extends expiring tax cuts and unemployment benefits. The tax cuts were scheduled to run out on December 31, 2010. The legislation would extend the tax cuts fo…

The House debated several bills and resolutions under suspension of the rules.

Martin Stutzman was sworn in as the representative for Indiana’s Third Congressional District. He replaced Mark Souder, who resigned earlier in the year.

Representative John Boozman (R-AR) thanked supporters for their efforts on his behalf in his successful bid for the U.S. Senate seat from Arkansas.

Arkansas Senate candidates Senator Blanche Lincoln (D), Representative John Boozman (R), John Gray (G), and Trevor Drown (I) debated various issues.

The House debated several measures related to federal lands and health care issues, including a bill to establish the Coltsville National Historic Park in Connecticut as a part of the Nation…

Representatives from the airline industry and federal transportation employees testified on the airline practice of charging passengers for individual services, and requirements for disclosu…

Represenative John Boozman and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke to reporters before a fundraiser for Represenative Boozman. Topics included the economy, immigration, and the Elen…

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

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

The House took up a couple of small business bills. One establishes a $30 billion fund to lend to small businesses, and another provides various tax cuts and incentives.