Nov 12th, 2008 · House Democrats led by Barney Frank want to push through an auto company relief plan next week that would provide $25 billion in loans from the $700 billion bailout bill. Treasury Secretary Paulson objects and some House Republicans agree.
Oct 1st, 2008 · The Senate is taking up the $700 billion plan to rescue Wall Street. The House rejected a similar measure on Monday. House Minority Whip Roy Blunt of Missouri, who is representing House Republicans in the ongoing negotiation, offers his insight.
Sep 27th, 2008 · Congress and the White House are trying to come up with a plan to pull the nation's financial markets from the abyss. Talks on the proposed $700 billion bailout fell apart Thursday when House Republicans revolted over news that a deal had been struck when they weren't on board. They returned to the bargaining table Friday.
Sep 26th, 2008 · House Minority Whip Roy Blunt of Missouri is representing House Republicans in negotiations on the financial bailout of Wall Street. Blunt offers his insight on how those negotiations are proceeding.
Sep 26th, 2008 · In Washington, lawmakers negotiating the White House rescue plan for Wall Street go back to the drawing board Friday. Members of Congress thought they had a deal in place Thursday, but some House Republicans were unhappy with the package.
Aug 4th, 2008 · Even though members of the House and Senate are on their summer recess, a group of House Republicans plans to hold meetings to discuss the issue of energy. With gasoline prices remaining at all-time highs, it is the top issue voters are talking about.
Jan 25th, 2008 · President Bush met Friday with House Republicans on a GOP retreat at the Greenbrier in West Virginia. The president urged the congressmen to pass the economic stimulus agreement he hammered out with House leaders -- and to resist changes from the left and the right.
Aug 3rd, 2007 · Congress is trying to finish a surveillance bill, an energy bill, emergency funds for Minnesota, Iraq war amendments and a defense spending bill before leaving town this weekend for a monthlong recess. Meanwhile, about 100 House Republicans walked off the floor late Thursday night in protest over a controversial vote on denying rental assistance and other benefits to illegal immigrants. Andrea Seabrook, who is at the Capitol, talks with Michele Norris.