The House Science Committee’s Climate-Skeptic Chairman Is Retiring From Congress
While chair of the House Science Committee, Lamar Smith led unprecedented investigations of federal climate scientists.
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Here’s How the GOP Wants to Overhaul the Tax Code
House Republican leaders unveiled their tax reform plan on Thursday. The opposition lobbying has already begun.
House Announces Vote on Bill Reauthorizing CHIP Program
While states have been able to continue to run their CHIP programs in the interim using funds on hand, several states are on the verge of running out of money.
Our Retirement-Savings System Is Broken
Representative Kevin Brady wants to shake up our retirement-savings system. That might not be a bad idea.
GOP Releases Its Skinny Repeal Bill
Both the Planned Parenthood and state waiver language appear to have been modified from previous legislation to comply with the Senate parliamentarian's concerns.
Three Things You Need to Know About the House Budget Proposal
The House has released its 2018 budget blueprint. It's already meeting resistance from both far-right and centrist Republicans.
Paul Ryan Promises Changes to the House’s Dress Code
Under Ryan's new changes, tank-top blouses and professional sandals could potentially be allowed.
A Female Representative Just Flouted the House’s Unwritten Dress Code
This is not the first time Representative Martha McSally has protested government-issued dress codes.
Female Reporters Are Being Turned Away From the House of Representatives for Wearing Sleeveless Tops
One female reporter was prevented from entering the Speaker's Lobby because her shoulders weren't covered.
How Do Congressional Representatives Vote?
Pretty much the same way they have for the past 40 years.