http://www.inboxrobot.com/news/the-houseConstantly updated news and information about a variety of topics. http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170201511 16 May 2008 11:41 GMT ... Committee Chairman Sen. Robert Byrd speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday. The unlikely coalition formed ... families are paying a huge sacrifice," said Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill. Senators in both parties, ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170201371 16 May 2008 11:40 GMT ... provisions included in the Farm Bill, applauding Congress and pledging to continue working toward the ... Reaching final negotiation in a joint U.S. House of Representatives and Senate conference committee, the Farm Bill ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170201104 16 May 2008 11:39 GMT ... of the governor's office throughout the night on Thursday. Sen. Betsy Wergin, R-Princeton, and Rep. Paul Thissen, D-Minneapolis, both said they can craft a health care reform package that ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170195266 16 May 2008 11:17 GMT ... THE Action Congress (AC) has warned the Yar'Adua administration against ... National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. "The House of Representatives panel can go on with its probe, ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170195260 16 May 2008 11:17 GMT ... The 26-member House of Representatives Committee investigating the activities of the Nigerian ... The Chairman of the ad hoc committee, Rep. Igo Aguma, while responding to questions from ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170191131 16 May 2008 10:30 GMT ... treaty. A spokewoman for United States Trade Representative Susan Schwab also criticized the softwood addition ... the farm bill but it cruised through Congress with an 85-15 Senate majority and 318-106 majority in the House of Representatives, making it virtually veto-proof. A 65-per-cent majority ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170190013 16 May 2008 10:28 GMT ... where mounting costs are hurting it on Capitol Hill. On top of two destroyers already ordered ... House bill contains language sponsored by U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., aimed at keeping EADS ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170189261 16 May 2008 10:24 GMT ... competed in the Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill. To reach the national finals, teams won ... testifying on constitutional issues in a simulated congressional hearing. Students were scored on their opening ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170188552 16 May 2008 10:17 GMT ... on patent reform in the United States Congress, the Bush administration is still pushing for ... was among the many groups working with Capitol Hill staffers on the language, even after last ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170187964 16 May 2008 10:15 GMT ... recent speech, said Sen. Larry Craig (R-Idaho). Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), while not as dismissive ... at, Craig told Cybercast News Service at the Capitol on Thursday. "I think he would be ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170187939 16 May 2008 10:15 GMT ... WASHINGTON - Congress has approved a record amount of federal ... of streams and rivers. Both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have passed versions of a ... bill and specifically Virginia Sens. and U.S. Reps. Robert Goodlatte and Robert C. "Bobby" Scott ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170187510 16 May 2008 10:14 GMT ... Fair Fee Act, a bill sitting in Congress that could cut 5 cents from the ... credit card industry drops significant cash on Capitol Hill to maintain the monopoly status quo. The ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170187459 16 May 2008 10:14 GMT ... Rep. James Smith receives handshakes, hugs as he ... during a session of the South Carolina House of Representatives at the State House Thursday. It was ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170187236 16 May 2008 10:13 GMT ... the proposed farm bill that passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon, $1.2 billion would be ... a lot more than the $140 million Congress provides for food purchases now. Martens said ... Martens said. Martens said she's appreciative of Rep. Marilyn Musgrave's efforts in the House to ... http://www.inboxrobot.com/news.php?fid=170186593 16 May 2008 10:11 GMT ... responsibility received scant notice this week on Capitol Hill. Fellow Republicans had something bigger on their ... and farm subsidies. Those votes came after Congress ordered Bush to quit pouring oil into ...