House Of Representatives

House Passes Bill To Protect Unpaid Interns From Discrimination

The legislation only applies to interns in the federal government, but a companion bill would protect interns in the private sector, too.
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State Rep. Claims God Told Him To Protect Against ‘Wicked’ Gay Marriage

"The Supreme Court is not the supreme being."
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Congress Is About To Hand This Bank A Ridiculous Gift

Billionaire donors were involved.
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The Dog Ate My Vote: How Congress Explains Its Absences

ProPublica has created a database that lets you look up your representatives’ missed votes, as well as their explanations.
By Derek Willis, Cecilia Reyes, ProPublica

220 Sexual Assault Victims' Groups Warn Against Safe Campus Act

Advocates told Congress the GOP bill would make colleges less safe.
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Paul Ryan Won't Pursue Family Leave Legislation

The new speaker recognizes the value of being home, but doesn't want it legislated.
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John Boehner Gavels Out As House Speaker, Paul Ryan Voted In

Ryan easily surpassed the 218 votes he needed.
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Paul Ryan Prepares To Make The Biggest Decision Of His Political Life

By Mike DeBonis and Robert Costa, The Washington Post

The House May Be A Mess, But It Keeps Winning In Federal Court

The Obamacare lawsuit will continue, even with John Boehner on his way out, after a ruling declining to allow an administration appeal of a pre-trial issue.
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Texas Businesses Are Not Very Happy With Jeb Hensarling

Powerful Republican is criticized for killing jobs in his home state as an affiliated PAC solicits donations.
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