Aug 21st, 2008 · Ohio Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones, a Democrat, died yesterday after suffering a brain hemorrhage caused by an aneurysm. Tubbs Jones was the first African-American woman elected to Congress from Ohio, and the first to serve on the powerful House Ways and Means committee. Tubbs Jones' mentor, former Ohio Congressman Louis Stokes, reflects on the lawmaker's life and the significance of her loss.
Nov 17th, 2006 · New York's Charles Rangel will be the chairman of the House Ways and Means committee when the Democrats take control of the Congress in January. Rangel talks about his ascent to the chairmanship with Steve Inskeep.
Jun 30th, 2005 · The House Ways and Means Committee approves legislation to implement the Central American Free Trade Agreement. The full Senate is likely to support the measure. But CAFTA may lack sufficient backing in the full House to reach the Senate. The House will debate the issue after the Fourth of July break.