US Congress

Carolyn Maloney's Husband Passes Away In Tibet

Cheryl Phillips — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:40:45 -0500

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney's husband, Clifton Maloney,passed away Friday during a mountain climbing trip in Tibet. A spokesman for Congresswoman Maloney reported that he died from natural causes in his sleep after he summited the mountain at 27,000 feet. Clifton Maloney was 71.

Congress Will Vote On Single Payer Health Care Plan

Jesse Slome — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:06:45 -0500

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said she would allow a floor vote later this year on a single payer health care option after Rep. Anthony Weiner, D-NY, agreed to remove a proposed amendment for inclusion in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s version of a healthcare reform bill.

Congressional response to budget manifest partisan division.

mattwion — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:23:38 -0600

Congress reacts predictably - and on strict partisan lines - to Obama's budget proposal.

Lieberman Keeps Senate Homeland Security Committee Chair

Can Tran — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:23:45 -0600

The verdict is in on Independent Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut. He will keep his chairmanship but lose his position on another panel.

Prostate Cancer Advocates Support The Access Act

unowho — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:40:13 -0500

The Access Act is gaining support from both sides of the aisle in congress and the senate. Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus have just signed on. Please write your representatives and senators to request their support of the Access Act. A petition has been created (link below) that will also be sent to The Hill.

Bush Says Iraq Doesn't Need Hectoring

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:02:00 -0500

Bush blames the Congress of hectoring and says that Iraqi leaders don't need that as they are making progress.

Bush Urges Congress to Pass Surveillance Bill

seher — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:01:59 -0600

President Bush has urged the U.S. Congress to pass several bills, including controversial surveillance legislation that allows the U.S. government to monitor communications in connection with terrorism investigations.

US Congress Hears About NATO Problems in Afghanistan

seher — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:17:05 -0600

Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and the commander of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, are emphasizing the importance of NATO cooperation in the fight against insurgents. VOA's Dan Robinson reports from Capitol Hill.

Bush Calls for Passage of Colombia, Panama Free Trade Agreements

seher — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:20:35 -0600

President Bush has thanked the U.S. Congress for approving a free trade deal with Peru and is urging lawmakers to pass similar agreements with Colombia and Panama.

Bush urges Congress to approve stimulus plan

seher — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:54:51 -0600

United States President George W Bush has urged Congress to approve "as soon as possible" an economic stimulus plan, after his administration and the House of Representatives announced a deal on the package overnight.

Congressional Economics Official Urges Prompt Action to Stimulate US Economy

seher — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:44:00 -0600

President Bush and members of Congress have been discussing how to stimulate the U.S. economy, which has seen growth hurt by tightening credit in the wake of the sub-prime mortgage crisis.

US Congress Begins Break Amid Funding Battles

Dinka — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:49:03 -0600

The U.S., Congress has begun a two week holiday break with major government funding legislation left unfinished, and amid continuing battles between Democrats and Republicans, and between Democrats and President Bush, over spending on everything from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to important domestic programs.