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With eight seconds left in the voting period, Democrats began counting down, erupting in roars when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared, "The bill is passed." Read the House bill Democrat Sheila Jackson-Lee from Texas waved a copy of the bill while her colleagues pumped their fists.

711 resolution, passed in the US House of Representatives Thursday by a vote of 421 to 1, reminded the Sri Lanka Government of its commitments to care for and ensure the 'speedy return' of those displaced by fighting, noting that Colombo made a commitment to the UN Human Rights Council that the 'bulk' of the IDPs would be resettled in 180 days, a ...

Texas House members are mounting a late effort to delay new limits on physician-owned hospitals, putting them at odds with Democratic leaders who think the facilities drive up health care costs.

Construction can finally begin on the long-delayed Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial slated for the National Mall after the National Park Service issued building permits Thursday for the project.The memorial was first authorized in 1996.

NFL Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith would not say whether the NFL had treated talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh fairly when racist quotes were falsely attributed to him shortly after word leaked that he was involved in a potential bid to buy a stake in the St.

If you're an elected Democrat anywhere to the right of Barney Frank, and trying to defend a competitive seat next November, you've got to be starting to sweat.

The Centers for Disease Control said they are moving the swine flu vaccine out the door as fast as it comes off the production line.

The fashion industry might be coming to Washington D.C., and this time, not only to Michelle Obama's wardrobe.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee held a Congressional Briefing to address the deadly killer H1N1 this morning at Houston's City Hall.

This is the official list of stimulus spending in Houston-area congressional districts through Oct.

Morgan Spurlock, look lively. Sacha Baron Cohen, watch your back. Chris Rock's bright, wisecracking expose "Good Hair" is the mane event.

One of the overarching themes of Rush Limbaugh's daily radio program is individual responsibility.

A group of investors hoping to buy the St. Louis Rams will drop Rush Limbaugh from their alliance, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

The Homeland Security Department has made progress toward increasing diversity in its ranks, but still has a way to go in reaching an optimal mix of employees, witnesses told a House panel on Wednesday.

October 15, 2009 Thursday 9:21 PM EST SECTION: POLITICS LENGTH: 794 words HEADLINE: Democrats chastise Snowe over health care 'influence' BYLINE: By Dana Bash and Ed Hornick CNN DATELINE: WASHINGTON There was candid frustration Thursday coming from rank-and-file congressional Democrats about the influence of Maine's Republican senator in the health ...

Letter to Genachowski urges the commission to carefully consider the full range of potential consequences By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/16/2009 2:44:32 PM While not quite raisin the red flags Republicans did, a group of 72 Democratic House members have sent a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski that is a somewhat flashing ...

There was candid frustration Thursday coming from rank-and-file congressional Democrats about the influence of Maine's Republican senator in the health care reform debate.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Democrat of Texas took to the floor of the House to explain why Rush Limbaugh ought not to be allowed to own a NFL football team.

Financial Empowerment Summit Offers Financial Disciplines in a Troubled Economy NEW YORK, Oct.

"Good Hair" consists of two documentaries braided together, one enjoyable, the other enjoyable and provocative.