WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reacted tepidly while a Senate Republican said he welcomed President Obama's dual strategy for Afghanistan and defeating al-Qaida.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- The guest list for the state dinner at the White House Tuesday included top U.S. and Indian officials, labor leaders, journalists and Hollywood celebrities.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- A healthcare reform bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives doesn't rein in medical malpractice lawsuits, a Republican Party spokesman says.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Responding to a call from Republican House of Representatives members, thousands of protesters congregated on the west side of the U.S. Capitol Thursday in vocal opposition to a healthcare reform bill.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she expects Democrats will have enough votes to pass a healthcare reform bill by Saturday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. lawmakers backing a public health insurance option for citizens should be required to enroll in it themselves, House Republicans say.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Healthcare reform measures supported by U.S. President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are a "reckless government takeover," a Republican leader says.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Leaders from both parties in the U.S. House of Representatives promised Friday an immediate and comprehensive evaluation of computer security.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- A U.S. House Democratic leader Friday indicated amendments to the healthcare reform bill likely won't be allowed.