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House passes $447 billion spending bill
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Thu Dec 10, 3:36 pm ET
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $447 billion bill that boosts funding for a large part of the U.S. government and reflects priorities of Democrats who control Congress and the White House.
Brown eyeing seat in U.S. Congress
Thomasville Times-Enterprise - Thu Dec 3, 9:49 pm ET
THOMASVILLE — A Thomas County man who decided three years ago to seek the Second District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives announced his candidacy Thursday.
US lawmakers tackle vast financial overhaul
AFP via Yahoo! News - Thu Dec 10, 3:10 pm ET
The US House of Representatives was set Thursday to take up White House-backed legislation to enact the most far-reaching regulation of the financial sector since the Great Depression.
Neil Abercrombie Says He Will Leave Congress Seat to Run for Governor
KHON 2 Honolulu - Fri Dec 11, 3:10 pm ET
On Sunday, Abercrombie will hold a press conference to l formally announce his intent to resign from the U.S. Congress and concentrate on becoming the next Governor of Hawaii.
Current Conditions
KSN - KODE Joplin - 1 hour 24 minutes ago
How far will you travel this year for Christmas? JOPLIN, MO- In the Missouri House of Representatives, more than 150 bills have already been filed.
Valley Eyes $1 Million in new Fed Transportation Funding
San Fernando Valley Business Journal - 1 hour 37 minutes ago
The Valley stands to receive nearly $1 million to for a transportation center at Bob Hope Airport and for improvements on Metrolink. The House of Representatives has already approved the funding but still must be voted on by the Senate.
House clears $447 billion spending bill
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Thu Dec 10, 2:18 pm ET
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved a $447 billion bill that boosts funding for large swaths of the U.S. government and reflects the priorities of Democrats who control Congress and the White House.
Sherman Ekes out $300k for Winnetka Clinic in Fed Budget Proposal
San Fernando Valley Business Journal - 1 hour 37 minutes ago
Congressman Brad Sherman announced that the House of Representatives approved $300,000 in federal appropriations funding for El Proyecto del Barrio for facilities and medical equipment at its Winnetka clinic.
U.S. House Passes Bill Tightening Financial Rules
Free Internet Press - 1 hour 38 minutes ago
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a Democratic plan to significantly tighten federal regulation of Wall Street and the financial sector, advancing a far-reaching Congressional response to the financial crisis still reverberating through the economy.
Debt limit to rise with Defense bill: Pelosi
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Thu Dec 10, 2:06 pm ET
Legislation to increase the federal debt limit got a boost on Thursday when House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that it would be combined with a must-pass military spending bill.
McDaniel will not seek another term
The Sand Mountain Reporter - 1 hour 59 minutes ago
A consistent leader in the Alabama House of Representatives for almost two decades, Democrat Frank McDaniel announced plans Friday not to run for re-election to a sixth term in District 26.
SMC wilderness bill introduced in Washington
Telluride Daily Planet - 2 hours 30 minutes ago
Congressman John Salazar , D-Colo., introduced the San Juan Mountains Wilderness Bill in the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday in Washington, paving the way for more protection of more than 60,000 acres in the Telluride region.
Legislators ask Parnell to review state's oil tax laws
Alaska Journal of Commerce - 2 hours 47 minutes ago
Leaders of the Alaska House of Representatives, including House Speaker Mike Chenault, are questioning whether Alaska's high tax rate on oil and gas is hampering new exploration.
House Just Says No to FINRA
Financial Planning.com - Fri Dec 11, 1:23 pm ET
The House of Representatives refused to give FINRA rulemaking authority over many investment advisory firms.
House hires TV reporter as first communications officer
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Fri Dec 11, 1:04 pm ET
A television reporter has been hired to direct the new communications office for the state House of Representatives.