U.S. House

Mitchell Testifies
Mitchell Testifies
Mitchell Testifies
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell testified before a Congressional subcommittee Tuesday in Washington, DC that Congress should consider amending the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, while the statute is under consideration for reauthorization.
Bipartisan Budget Deal Clears U.S. House
Bipartisan Budget Deal Clears U.S. House
Bipartisan Budget Deal Clears U.S. House
The House has given sweeping bipartisan approval to a budget bill backed by both President Barack Obama, his Democratic allies and a big majority of the chamber's Republicans.       The 332-94 vote sends the measure to the Senate, where Republicans are more skeptical. But...
Government Shutdown Hinges On Health Care Delay
Government Shutdown Hinges On Health Care Delay
Government Shutdown Hinges On Health Care Delay
The White House and congressional Democrats say House approval of a delay in President Barack Obama's health care law does nothing but push the government closer to a partial shutdown in less than 48 hours. The Republican-run House voted 231-192 early Sunday to delay Obamacare for a year while also providing funds so federal offices won't have to close Tuesday morning...