House Session
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…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,501 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle4,501 viewsRepublican lawmakers and others spoke at the National Log Cabin Republican dinner. They spoke about inclusion of gay and lesbian voters in the Republican Party, as well as issues such as the…
490 viewsThe House approved a $30 billion small business lending fund to be overseen by the Treasury Department.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,215 viewsIn the Republican weekly address, Representative Charles Djou urged Democratic leaders in Congress to support Republican proposals to cut government spending.
82 viewsThe House considered a number of bills, including ones on surface transportation and aid for Haiti.
View in Congressional Chronicle7,682 viewsThe House voted 237-192 for the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, which makes changes to financial market regulations. The legislation creates a panel of regulators chaired by the treasu…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,686 viewsThe House continued work on a bill establishing a $30 billion fund to be used for loans for small businesses.
View in Congressional Chronicle9,357 viewsThe 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.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,080 viewsBen 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 …
488 viewsThe 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,817 viewsThe House completed a short-term extension of tax and jobless benefits, and delayed cuts to Medicare cuts to doctors. They also passed the fiscal year 2011 defense programs bill. An amendmen…
View in Congressional Chronicle20,963 viewsThe House passed several suspension bills debated previously. Charles Djou (D-HI) was sworn to finish the term of former Representative Neil Abercrombie (D), who resigned.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,985 viewsDemocratic candidates Ed Case, Charles Djou, and Colleen Hanbusa participated in a special election debate. The candidates are vying to serve out the remainder of Representative Neil Abercro…
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