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House Passes Bill Allowing People to Keep Their Insurance, What's Next?

Despite President Obama’s veto threat, the House of Representatives passed a bill allowing insurance companies to renew individual policies and sell similar policies to new customers next year without providing all the benefits and consumer protections required by the Affordable Care Act. The bill, which passed with a vote of 261 to 157, was supported by 39 Democrats.

Obama Tells House Republicans Passing Immigration Reform is the 'Smart Thing to Do'

President Obama called on the House of Representative to pass immigration reform this year, calling it the 'smart thing to do.'

Government Reopens, Republicans Try to Rebound From Defeat

The government reopened today after a 16-day shutdown after a bill was passed late Wednesday that funds the government through January. Republicans hardly won any concessions, and are now trying to figure how to come back after their major defeat.

Democratic National Committee Reaches Out to Latino, Hispanic Voters to Blast Republicans for Government Shutdown

On Thursday, the Democratic National Committee launched a campaign to make Spanish calls to Latino voters that criticize Republicans for their role in the government shutdown.

Government Shutdown 2013 News; Video of Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul Talking Shutdown on Hot Mic Goes Viral; Some Republican Elders Speak Out Against Shutdown [Video]

Senators Rand Paul (R-Ky) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) were caught talking about the Republican strategy during the shutdown on a hot mic. Some senior GOP members take issue with the Republican intransigence and the government shutdown.

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Nancy Pelosi to Revive Reform by Introducing Bill in House

With the clock ticking and the deadline to pass comprehensive immigration reform this year slowly nearing, it may take House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi to reignite life back into this faltering issue and keep the debate going.

Mark Sanford, Elizabeth Colbert Busch Election Results in South Carolina House Race [Live Updates]

Polls have closed in South Carolina’s First District, and the candidates await the results in what is likely to be an extremely close race. Check the live results here.

Elizabeth Colbert Busch and Mark Sanford Debate Affair, Pelosi Ahead of South Carolina Special Congressional Election [VIDEO]

Elizabeth Colbert Busch and Mark Sanford met in their first and only debate before the South Carolina special election for the House of Representatives a week from now.

Immigration Reform News 2013: House Pushes Piecemeal Bills With 15-Year Wait for Citizenship As More Conservative Alternative

While the Senate seems likely to pass a bipartisan immigration bill eventually, whatever legislation comes from that debate will then need to pass the more conservative House of Representatives, and some House members aren’t waiting.

Immigration Reform News 2013: House Bill Offers Three Separate Paths to Citizenship

While the Senate seems close to presenting a bipartisan immigration reform bill, the House of Representatives has been working on its own proposal, and it looks like it contains three different path to citizenship for immigrants in different circumstances.

Immigration Reform News 2013: House Steps Up With Bill More Pleasing to Republicans As Senate Hits Snags

As the “Gang of Eight” in the Senate continues to hit snags in creating a bipartisan immigration reform bill, the House of Representatives may be stepping up to present its own legislation.

Immigration Reform News 2013: House Republicans Also Making Progress on Immigration Bill; Eric Cantor Supports DREAM Act?

While the Senate’s “Gang of Eight” has been getting all the attention for its efforts on a bipartisan immigration reform bill, a similar group has emerged in the House of Representatives, and they seem to be making progress.

The House Passes The Violence Against Women Act Despite Republican Disapproval

On Thursday, the House of Representatives approved a renewed version of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) which guarantees $659 million in funding over the next five years for victims of domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. The bill also protects immigrants, gays and Native Americans from domestic and sexual violence.

Debt Ceiling 2013 Deadline Extended to Spring As Republicans Gear Up for Fiscal Showdown in March

The House GOP avoided a fight over the debt ceiling today, by passing a bill extending the country’ ability to pay its debts until mid-May.

Mark Sanford Congress Run Confirmed, Launches House Bid for First Congressional District of South Carolina

Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford has announced his plans to make a political comeback.

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