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  • US House Democrats release text of impeachment resolution

    US House Democrats release text of impeachment resolution

    World | Oct 30, 2019, 07:56 AM IST

    The impeachment inquiry into Trump was initiated last month by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after an anonymous whistleblower had raised concerns about the president's interactions with Ukraine.

  • Pramila Jayapal is the first South Asian American woman to

    Pramila Jayapal becomes first South Asian American woman to chair US House

    World | Jun 05, 2019, 02:32 PM IST

    Jayapal, who was first elected to the Congress in 2016, tweeted she was "beyond proud" to preside over the House and serve in the most diverse Congress in the nation's history.

  • Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi

    Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi appointed to key US House committee

    World | Jan 17, 2019, 11:33 AM IST

    Krishnamoorthi was born into a Tamil-speaking family in New Delhi. His family moved to Buffalo, New York when he was three months old.

  • US House bans slaughter of dogs, cats

    US House bans slaughter of dogs, cats for human consumption

    World | Sep 13, 2018, 07:52 AM IST

    The resolution urges the governments of China, South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, India, and all other nations enforce laws for putting a ban on dog and cat meat trade.

  • us house passes bill to block syrian refugees require more

    US House passes bill to block Syrian refugees, require more vetting

    World | Nov 20, 2015, 07:46 AM IST

    Washington: US House of Representatives on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would block Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the US unless they pass strict background checks.The measure was approved on a vote of

  • us house votes against iran nuclear deal

    US House votes against Iran nuclear deal

    World | Sep 12, 2015, 12:31 PM IST

    Washington:  The US House of Representatives voted against a resolution backing the nuclear agreement with Iran, in a symbolic vote started by congressional Republicans who object to the deal.The result of Friday's vote, however, would

  • us house introduces resolution on india s independence day

    US House introduces resolution on India's Independence Day

    World | Aug 01, 2015, 11:28 AM IST

    Washington: Ami Bera, Co-chair of Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, has introduced a resolution to recognize India's Independence Day and the significance of the US-India partnership.The resolution introduced by the lone Indian-American lawmaker commemorates

  • anti modi resolution loses traction in us house

    Anti-Modi resolution loses traction in US House

    World | Dec 10, 2013, 10:16 AM IST

    Washington: With the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in assembly elections in four Indian states, a controversial resolution critical of the party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is losing traction in the US Congress.Spearheading the

  • payroll tax deadlock ends as us house caves

    Payroll Tax Deadlock Ends As US House Caves

    World | Dec 23, 2011, 02:21 PM IST

    Washington, Dec 23: President Barack Obama won a clear political victory when Republicans in the House of Representatives caved to demands by the president, congressional Democrats and fellow Republicans in the Senate for a short-term

  • us house approves debt ceiling bill

    US House Approves Debt Ceiling Bill

    World | Aug 02, 2011, 12:08 PM IST

    Washington, Aug 2:  The US House of Representatives passed the bipartisan bill to avert a massive debt default and reduce trillions in government spending, paving way for the austerity measure to face a Senate vote.The

  • us house defeats resolution for removal of us troops from

    US House Defeats Resolution For Removal Of US Troops From Pak

    World | Jul 28, 2010, 04:55 PM IST

     Washington-The US House of Representatives has defeated a resolution seeking withdrawal from Pakistan of American troops, who are operating "in secret" in that country without Congressional approval.  Introduced by Democrat Dennis Kucinich and Republican Ron

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