April 29 - Following are key details about the compromise $3.4 trillion budget blueprint for the 2010 fiscal year that the U.S. Congress approved on Wednesday: * Projected deficits: $1.2 trillion in 2010; $916 billion...
*U.S. House panel kicks off debate on climate change bill *EPA says bill could bring 9 percent energy cost increase *Democrats, Republicans disagree on jobs impact WASHINGTON, April 21 - The U.S. Congress on Tuesday...
WASHINGTON, Jan 6 - Democrats sealed their increased control of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday with the swearing in of newly elected members expected to help enact President-elect Barack Obama's call for a massive economic...
WASHINGTON, Jan 6 - The new U.S. Congress convened on Tuesday under pressure to pass an economic stimulus package that Barack Obama could sign into law soon after being sworn in as president on Jan....
The U.S. Congress is likely to adjourn for the year without voting on trade deals the Bush administration has negotiated with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, congressional aides said on Monday.
Sept 3 - Congress will return on Sept. 8 from a monthlong recess to resume work on a landmark overhaul of the $2.5 trillion U.S. healthcare system that President Barack Obama has made his top...
* Democrats unveil landmark bill to curb financial risk * Obama says "small changes" won't fix financial rules * Geithner calls financial reform push "a just war" * House committee approves hedge fund registration bill...
WASHINGTON, Sep 8 - The Obama administration's ambitious plan to overhaul U.S. financial regulation...
WASHINGTON, April 27 - U.S. lawmakers plan to take a closer look at the U.S. response to the swine flu outbreak that has sickened about 20 people in the United States and more overseas, according...
* Agenda seen as ambitious, contentious * Efforts stepped up to revamp healthcare, energy * Polls show public favors Democrats over Republicans WASHINGTON, April 19 - Barack Obama's presidency has been a wild ride for...