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U.S. Rep. Candice Miller of Michigan was among a group of federal lawmakers arguing for changes to be made to the federal stimulus bill, including her own plan to funnel more infrastructure money to states like Michigan where unemployment is high.

Critics of Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's controversial new appraisal rules ratcheted up the pressure before the July 4 congressional recess with the introduction of bipartisan legislation that would mandate an 18-month moratorium on the "Home Valuation Code of Conduct." Reps.

A Houston-based building supply company that during the real estate boom expanded into what are now some of the worst-hit housing markets in the country has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Two U.S. representatives have filed a bill that would suspend a controversial real estate appraisal code that some contend is stifling the housing market's recovery.

U.S. Reps. Travis Childers and Gary Miller have teamed up to champion a bill that would put a moratorium on the new Home Mortgage Valuation Code of Conduct.

Legislation that would grant a plea by the National Association of Realtors to suspend for 18 months new rules governing appraisals conducted on loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

Two lawmakers serving on the House Financial Services Committee introduced HR 3044 late last week in an effort to temporarily lift new requirements from valuations and the way appraisals are ordered.

Bill Randall , an unsuccessful candidate for state GOP chairman, plans to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep.

Congressional Delegation Encourages DOE to Consider Quallion's Advanced Battery Technology as a Sound Environmental Solution SYLMAR, Calif., June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On behalf of the California Congressional Delegation, Representative Brad Sherman has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu supporting ...

Panhandle U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller is throwing his backing behind Marco Rubio for the U.S. Senate, according to Rubio's campaign.

A pair of key lawmakers are expected to introduce a bill on retirement reform later this week that could have substantial implications for investment advisers, 401 service providers and the majority of employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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THIS MONTH marks the 15th anniversary of the death of a local political powerhouse - Bert Coffey.

Thomas J. Lucente Jr. Published June 14, 2009 For some reason, most Americans are simply confused when it comes to government.

THIS MONTH marks the 15th anniversary of the death of a Bay Area political powerhouse -- Bert Coffey.

Real-estate investments provided the main source of income for U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller last year, according to personal disclosure forms released Friday.

I'M WRITING TO you about health care reform on behalf of CCISCO-Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organization.

The richest members of the House of Representatives were not immune from last year's economic meltdown, financial disclosure forms released Wednesday indicate.

In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2009 House Meets At... 10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour 12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business Unlimited "One Minutes" Per Side Last Vote Predicted... 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Suspensions 1) H.Res. 505 - Condemning the murder of Dr.