WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives, spurred by cries that inaction was unacceptable, passed a $700 billion economic bailout bill 263-171 Friday.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- A bill that would bar satellite radio from airing local programming that differs between markets was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON, June 28 (UPI) -- Google is showing signs of more resistance in complying with regulators even as rival providers are complying more with the federal government's guidelines.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Members of Congress are spending money to save money -- such as thousands for plasma televisions to use for videoconferencing to reduce travel costs.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (UPI) -- The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled state courts "have no role" in redrawing congressional district lines if legislators fail to act.

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Republican wins in a few critical match-ups helped expand the party's narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, although it was a good night for incumbents. With a handful of races left to be decided by recounts, the GOP seemed poised to win a

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Incumbents prevailed over challengers in the U.S. House of Representatives as the Republicans maintained control of the chamber and seemed poised early Wednesday to add to their slim majority. At just after 1 a.m., Republicans had won 219 seats to 196 Dem