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By a vote of 247-171, the House passed the Pay for Performance Act this afternoon.

Today, the House passed H.R.1804 - legislation that makes further progress in ending the Military Families Tax, which unfairly penalizes surviving spouses of service members who have died as a result of service-connected conditions.

Chairman Skelton:

Speaker Pelosi:

Last week, President Obama outlined a comprehensive strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Tomorrow, the Making Work Pay tax credit passed under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act goes into effect and families across the country will be seeing more money in their paychecks. The Making Work Pay Tax Credit provides immediate and sustained relief to about 95 percent of American workers and their families.

This afternoon, the House passed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act (HR 1388) - legislation that launches a new era of service that will give Americans of all ages opportunities to invest through service in our nation's recovery.

Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman and Energy and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Ed Markey released a draft of comprehensive energy legislation, the American Clea

I share President Obama's goal of a viable and competitive domestic automotive industry, which is an essential part of America's manufacturing base and our national security, and a critical source of green jobs for the future. We need a forward-looking and healthy automobile industry that prizes innovation and competitiveness.