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Matt Wasniewski presented a history of African Americans who have served in Congress, using images from the Web site, “Black Americans in Congress.” He also responded to questions. Then form…

The House convened for a legislative session.

The House voted to reprimand Representative Laura Richardson (D-CA) for violating seven federal and House rules, including the use of House resources for her own personal purposes and pressu…

Witnesses testified on racial profiling and state immigration laws in Alabama and Arizona, relations between law enforcement and African-Americans, as well as anti-terrorism efforts that tar…

The House passed the Republican fiscal year 2013 budget 228-191.

H.R. 1339 - To amend title 32, the body of laws of the US dealing with the National Guard, to recognize the Salem, MA, as the Birthplace of the National Guard (Sponsored by Rep. Tierney Begi…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

1) H.R. 2779 - To exempt inter-affiliate swaps from certain regulatory requirements put in place by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as amended (Sponsored by Re…

Complete Consideration of H.R. 5 - Protecting Access to Healthcare (PATH) Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order the…

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke about human space flight one week before the scheduled launch of the final Space Shuttle mission. In his remarks he vowed that the U.S. would not lose…

Peace Corps volunteers who were raped in their host countries and the mother of a volunteer who was murdered testified about their experiences, the plight of women serving in sometimes hosti…

Ambassador Susan Rice testified about United Nations operations and the U.S. role at the U.N. She outlined the Obama administration’s priorities for reforming the U.N. and its management pra…