February 7, 2007
FY2008 Budget Summary
Introduction President Bush delivered his $2.9 trillion FY2008 budget to Congress on February 5. The budget proposes to cut theView More
Education
January 19, 2007
House Approves Reduced Federal Student Loan Rates
On January 17, the House approved, 356-71, legislation (H.R. 5) that would reduce interest rates on need-based federal college loans.View More
June 16, 2006
House Votes to Provide Access to Crime Databases for Schools
On June 13, the House approved, 415-1, a bill (H.R. 4894) to require the attorney general, when requested by localView More
June 16, 2006
House Approves Bill to Allow Disabled Students to Receive Housing Vouchers
On June 13, the House approved, by voice vote, a bill (H.R. 5117) to exempt persons with disabilities from theView More
June 9, 2006
House Resolution Highlights GO-STEM Programs
On June 7, the House approved, by voice vote, a resolution (H. Con. Res. 421) supporting Greater Opportunities for Science,View More
February 3, 2006
Senate Honors School Counselors
On January 31, the Senate approved, by voice vote, a resolution (S. Res. 360) designating the week of February 6View More
February 3, 2006
Senate Committee Discusses Women in Sports
On February 1, the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the promotion and advancement of womenView More
December 23, 2005
109th Congress At-A-Glance
Congress completed action on the FY2006 spending bills before adjourning for the year on December 22. Major accomplishments for theView More
December 22, 2005
FY2006 Appropriations Summary
Prior to adjourning for the year in December, Congress completed action on the FY2006 Labor, Health and Human Services, andView More
December 21, 2005
Congress Completes Action on FY2006 Appropriations Bills
This week, Congress approved a continuing resolution to fund government programs until December 31, 2005. The House and Senate bothView More