http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/12552-united-house-representatives.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/in-en/organizations/12552-united-house-representatives.html http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2080868-filipino-clans-celebrities-dominate-midterm-polls.html MANILA, Philippines (AP) — From Imelda Marcos to Manny Pacquiao, familiar names of Philippine political clans and celebrities dominated the ballots for Monday's congressional and local elections, which will gauge popular support for the president's anti-corruption drive and other reforms. Despite scattered violence and fears of fraud, the polls were relat... Mon, 13 May 2013 09:14:57 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2080868-filipino-clans-celebrities-dominate-midterm-polls.html 2013-05-13T09:14:57Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2075036-kerry-hell-answer-questions-benghazi.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday he's determined to answer any questions related to the deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, as the House Republican leader pushed for more information from the Obama administration. One day after a lengthy House hearing on the Sept. 11, 2012, attack, Kerry told repo... Thu, 09 May 2013 20:49:05 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2075036-kerry-hell-answer-questions-benghazi.html 2013-05-09T20:49:05Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2071268-house-members-push-bill-military-sexual-assault.html WASHINGTON (AP) — A House Republican and Democrat are pushing a bill that would strip the authority of military officers to overturn convictions for major offenses such as sexual assault. Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio and Democratic Rep. Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts plan to introduce the bill on Wednesday. A version of the measure is likely to be i... Wed, 08 May 2013 13:42:37 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2071268-house-members-push-bill-military-sexual-assault.html 2013-05-08T13:42:37Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2051650-soft-spoken-virginian-holds-sway-immigration.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Depending on whom you ask, Rep. Bob Goodlatte is either trying to stand in the way of landmark immigration legislation or he illustrates the new face of the GOP trying to find common ground on a contentious issue. Either way, the soft-spoken collector of elephant figurines and signed baseballs is asserting his pivotal role in the immigra... Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:24:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2051650-soft-spoken-virginian-holds-sway-immigration.html 2013-04-29T20:24:04Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2049822-lawmaker-fbi-checking-training-angle-bombing.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI is investigating in the United States and overseas to determine whether the suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing received training that helped them carry out the attack, the chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee said Sunday. Rep. Michael McCaul spoke a day after U.S. officials disclosed that Russian authoritie... Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:50:55 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2049822-lawmaker-fbi-checking-training-angle-bombing.html 2013-04-28T17:50:55Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2044348-argentinas-congress-limits-judicial-independence.html BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's congress passed new limits on judicial independence Thursday, key parts of a package of laws the government promises will "democratize" the country's courts. Opponents say these new laws provide yet another reason not to invest in Argentina, because private property will be much more difficult to protect and Pres... Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:42:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2044348-argentinas-congress-limits-judicial-independence.html 2013-04-25T15:42:51Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2030418-boston-bombings-shadow-immigration-bill.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The Boston Marathon bombings cast a shadow Friday over the start of debate on legislation to remake the U.S. immigration system, as some Republicans argued that the role of two immigrant suspects raised questions about gaps in the system. There was no suggestion that the two suspects, brothers who had lived in Dagestan neighboring Chechn... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:23:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2030418-boston-bombings-shadow-immigration-bill.html 2013-04-19T20:23:12Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2031804-house-democrats-outraising-republicans-2013.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The campaign arm of House Democrats outraised its Republican rival in first quarter of 2013, taking in more than $22 million. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has raised $22.6 million so far in 2013, compared to $17.5 million for the National Republican Congressional Committee. House Democrats also have more cash on hand, ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:42:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/2031804-house-democrats-outraising-republicans-2013.html 2013-04-19T17:42:04Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2025428-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests attended the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher at St. Paul's Cathedral on Wednesday. In all, 11 serving prime ministers and dignitaries representing 170 countries accepted invitations to the solemn event, Downing Street said. Here's a look at some of the prominent figures on the guest list: ... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:13:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2025428-thatcher-funeral-guest-list-standouts.html 2013-04-17T13:13:42Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2022696-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html LONDON (AP) — More than 2,300 guests have confirmed they will attend the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Among the former U.S. presidents, surviving U.K. prime ministers, world leaders and celebrities who were invited are some high profile would-be guests who sent regrets: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan — whose husband had a cl... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:56:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/entertainment/music/2022696-thatcher-funeral-attendees-no-shows.html 2013-04-17T08:56:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2009918-boost-background-checks-senators-compromise.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to advocates of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can push significant gun controls through Congress. The compromise between Sens. Joe Manc... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:06:49 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/sports/hockey/2009918-boost-background-checks-senators-compromise.html 2013-04-11T01:06:49Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2006344-us-lawmakers-push-sanctions-iran.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The failure of negotiations between six world powers and Iran over its disputed nuclear program has jumpstarted the congressional push for even tougher sanctions aimed at crippling the economy in Tehran. The latest talks this past weekend in Kazakhstan proved inconclusive as the United States, Russia, China, France, Britain and Germany p... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:36:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/business/markets/2006344-us-lawmakers-push-sanctions-iran.html 2013-04-08T20:36:38Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1965136-ethics-committee-investigates-reps-young-andrews.html WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee said Tuesday it is forming a special panel to investigate whether Alaska Rep. Don Young failed to report gifts on his annual disclosure forms, misused campaign funds and lied to federal officials. The committee also announced a separate special panel will examine whether New Jersey Rep. Rob Andrews broke House rules by using campa... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:51:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1965136-ethics-committee-investigates-reps-young-andrews.html 2013-03-19T17:51:39Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1952922-obama-immigration-bill-would-help-house-gop.html WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama told House Republicans Wednesday that they would benefit politically more than Democrats would from supporting a comprehensive immigration overhaul, lawmakers present said. One lawmaker, Rep. Phil Roe of Tennessee, said the argument elicited "light chuckles" from the assembled lawmakers, many of whom are skeptical ... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:59:52 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1952922-obama-immigration-bill-would-help-house-gop.html 2013-03-13T23:59:52Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1895468-jesse-jackson-jr-wife-agree-to-plead-guilty.html WASHINGTON (AP) — In a spectacular fall from political prominence, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his wife agreed Friday to plead guilty to federal charges growing out of what prosecutors said was a scheme to use $750,000 in campaign funds for lavish personal expenses, including a $43,000 gold watch and furs. Federal prosecutors filed one charge o... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:54:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1895468-jesse-jackson-jr-wife-agree-to-plead-guilty.html 2013-02-15T23:54:06Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1870006-totals-number-hispanics-us-house-differ.html WASHINGTON (AP) — How many Hispanic members are there in the U.S. Congress? Turns out narrowing it down to one number is not easy. There is no dispute about the Senate, which has three Hispanic senators. The House, however, is another matter. The House Press Gallery, an administrative office of Congress that helps media and House officials get the data an... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1870006-totals-number-hispanics-us-house-differ.html 2013-02-05T19:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1867372-senate-tries-to-move-anti-violence-bill.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats, bolstered by Republican support, on Monday launched a new attempt to broaden a law protecting women from domestic abuse by expanding its provisions to cover gays, lesbians and Native Americans. The legislation to renew the Violence Against Women Act appeared on a smooth path toward passage in the Senate, possibly by the... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 22:23:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1867372-senate-tries-to-move-anti-violence-bill.html 2013-02-04T22:23:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1845846-ga-sen-chambliss-wont-seek-re-election-2014.html ATLANTA (AP) — When Georgia Sen. Saxby Chambliss announced Friday that he wouldn't seek a third term in 2014, a race that already was likely to feature a contested Republican primary exploded into a free-for-all. Several Republicans, including several congressmen, are eyeing the seat. The more crowded the field, the more likely the GOP race will pit mains... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1845846-ga-sen-chambliss-wont-seek-re-election-2014.html 2013-01-25T22:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1822816-puerto-rico-to-consider-anti-discrimination-bill.html SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's legislature is expected to approve a long sought-after bill that would make it a crime to discriminate against people based on their gender or sexual orientation. The bill was submitted Tuesday by Senator Ramon Luis Nieves of the Popular Democratic Party, which gained control of the Senate and House of Representa... Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/in-en/news/world/1822816-puerto-rico-to-consider-anti-discrimination-bill.html 2013-01-15T19:27:00Z