U.S. Congress

Congress To Consider Extending Home Buyers Credit To All

Denise Clay — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:35:39 -0500

The deadline for first-time home buyers to get the credit is approaching fast. If some Congress members have their way, that deadline will be extended and the program will be opened up to everyone.

Congressional Letter Urges Turkey To Stay On Armenia Roadmap

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:29:06 -0500

A letter from the U.S. Congress, supported by 80 members of the House is urging the "Administration to separate the issues of normalization and genocide recognition." It urges Turkey to stay on track in the Armenia roadmap.

Republicans Offer Alternative Health Care Plan

mattwion — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:28:58 -0500

While at a conference in England this week, Economist Paul Krugman said he was optimistic that a genuine Public Health Care option would be passed this year. I hope he is right. But the Republicans have come forward to offer an alternative plan.

Congress Considers Initiatives For A Fitter Workforce

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:56:40 -0500

It appears that fitness and health have done what none of an economic recession, the threat of global warming nor two current wars could do: bring Republicans and Democrats together in a unified front.

U.S. Capital May Have A Vote in Congress

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:54:56 -0600

New Legislation will give the nation's capital Washington D.C. a vote in the Congress.

Dems Prepare Bills to Combat Midnight Regulations

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:47:12 -0600

Democrats in both houses of Congress are preparing legislation to facilitate reversing some of the Bush administration’s last-minute controversial rules. The rules range from easing regulations on coal mining practices [1] to allowing health-care workers to refuse to administer abortions [2] based on their personal moral objections.

Legi-Staff Blustering over LegiStorm

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:40:16 -0500

Congressional staffers are outraged that a private company LegiStorm has publicized public information.

House Committee to Hold Hearing on Economic, Mortgage and Housing Rescue Bill

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:53:18 -0500

House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank announced today the committee will hold a hearing on the economic, mortgage and housing rescue plan he announced last week.

Democrat Foster wins election to fill former US House leader's seat

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:03:17 -0500

A Democrat has won the congressional seat of former House of Representatives leader Dennis Hastert in a closely watched special election in the long time Republican district.

52 Members of Congress Press Secretary of State To Challenge Azerbaijan's Threats of Renewed Aggression

Hye — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 16:44:48 -0600

More than 50 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives called upon Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Friday to challenge Azerbaijan's threats of renewed war against Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh, and to take concrete action to hold leaders in Baku accountable for actions that directly undermine the Administration's policy of fostering peace and stability in the South Caucasus region, reported the Armenian National Committee of America.

Eldercare Specialists Ask Congress to Support New Technologies

seher — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:49:29 -0600

The "Baby Boomer" generation - born in the post-World War II population surge - is aging with oldest of the boomers now in their mid-60s. Many boomers are currently caring for their elderly parents and know what lies ahead for them. Having grown up with technology, they are looking for technological innovations to help them in their advancing years. Eldercare specialists recently brought some of those innovations to Capitol Hill in a quest for Congressional support. VOA's Susan Logue reports.

US Congress Ends 2007 Session With Mixed Record

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 07:51:23 -0600

Democrats took control of Congress for the first time in 12 years in 2007, promising to fulfill an ambitious legislative agenda and to change the course of the unpopular war in Iraq. They conclude the year accomplishing few of their key priorities, including affecting the course of the war. VOA's Deborah Tate reports from Capitol Hill.