Oct 15th, 2008 · Ten-term Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays is the last Republican House member from New England. This year, with an unpopular president and a well-financed opponent in Democrat Jim Himes, Shays finds himself in a very vulnerable position.
Jan 3rd, 2007 · Democrats hope to start the 110th Congress off with a bang, passing an ethics overhaul, stem-cell research legislation, and raising the minimum wage, among other proposals. But Republican House members complain about being shut out of the planning process.
Oct 31st, 2006 · Ten years ago, Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) released to the media a taped conversation between Republican House leaders. A federal appeals court is now hearing arguments over whether he broke the law. The couple who recorded the conversation by chance pleaded guilty to violating the law and paid a $500 fine.
Jul 6th, 2006 · In San Diego, verbal fireworks highlighted a House subcommittee hearing on immigration reform. Republican House members claimed that security lapses at the border are creating an open door for terrorists. Protesters called the hearing a sham.
Apr 4th, 2006 · Former Republican House majority leader Tom DeLay announces he is resigning from Congress by June. After his decision became public, Andrea Seabrook spoke to him by phone and asked him whether he was backing away from a fight.
Jul 27th, 2005 · President Bush urges Republican House members to support the Central America Free Trade Agreement during a rare trip to Capitol Hill. A vote on the measure, which may come Wednesday, is expected to be close and may be held open until the wee hours of the morning.
Jun 28th, 2005 · Not only is it a "good walk spoiled," but sometimes golf involved a troublesome mix of politicians and lobbyists -- like Rep. Tom DeLay, the Republican House leader who's in hot water for an expensive trip to Scotland, paid for by lobbyists.