The 114th United States Congress started their session with a 30-seat Republican majority, the largest since 1928. It had seen a House Speaker resignation, speeches by a pope and Israeli…
Voting 234 for and 177 against, the House on June 8 passed a bill (HR 4775) that would delay from 2020 to 2026 the year by which states must submit plans to the Environmental Protection…
United States House of Representatives Fast-Track Mining Permits: Voting 254 for and 177 against, the House on Oct. 22 passed a bill (HR 1937) that would waive environmental rules…
Well, the United States can take a short breath of relief. The members of Congress have taken a break and gone home. We’re safe for a little while. And, yes, that’s a cheap…
United States House of Representatives Dispute Over Side Deals: In a party-line vote of 245 for and 186 against, the House on Sept. 10 passed a non-binding GOP measure (H Res 411) asserting…
United States House of Representatives Two-Year Budget, Debt Deal: The House on Oct. 28 passed, 266 for and 167 against, a two-year fiscal deal between Republicans and Democrats…
At least they aren’t brawling the way they do in the South Korean parliament — at least not yet. House Republicans have over the past month seen their speaker, John Boehner,…
United States House of Representatives Continue Benghazi Committee: The House on Oct. 7 voted, 240 for and 183 against, to stand by its Select Committee on Benghazi despite comments…
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
