Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert's official portrait is unveiled in Washington
Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) stands alongside his official portrait and an unveiling ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington on July 28, 2009. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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Robert Remini, a former historian of the U.S. House of Representatives, has died of a stroke at the age of 91, the University of Illinois announced.
Former U.S. House Speaker-turned-lobbyist Dennis Hastert is using a taxpayer-funded office for outside work, a Chicago Tribune investigation found.
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and his wife have donated a conservation easement on land they own in Wisconsin, conservationists said.
U.S. House Speaker-in-waiting John Boehner said Friday he does not want to have "hard rules and hard walls" on what bills get to the floor.
Democratic Sen. Barack Obama may win the U.S. presidency narrowly Tuesday, or he may win by a big margin. But either way -- and even if Republican contender Sen. John McCain pulls off an upset -- the outlook for Republicans in Congress is dire.
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., will begin working as a Washington lobbyist, his soon-to-be employer announced.
U.S. Sen. John McCain cites his own war experience but has wisely opted not to use his sons' military service for political benefit, one supporter says.
The Pentagon balked at U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin's domestic partner accompanying her on a military flight for a congressional trip to Europe, officials said.
Rookie U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Ill., said Saturday Democratic lawmakers are focusing their efforts on renewable energy despite opposition in Washington.
A suburban Chicago firm has hired former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., as a strategic adviser.
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