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America's representatives are there to serve the public. They have staff dedicated to solving constituent issues. The key is remembering to actually ask for help.

Protestants make up the largest numbers in the U. S. House of Representatives and Senate however a growing number of members now come from many other religious groups.

For people interested in the American legislative process, this article will explain how a legislative proposal, or bill, is approved by the Congress and President.

On Nov. 11, 2009, each state sent delegates to the 2009 Continental Congress in St. Charles, IL, to consider violations of the U.S. Constitution.

The goals of the Congress of Vienna included confronting constitutionalism, nationalism, & revolutionary ideology by creating a system designed to preserve conservatism.

The 111th Congress took their seats in January. An exploration of statistical data among the House and Senate reveals a great deal about the American political system.

After a quarter billion dollars, the drug company is pulling advertisements featuring the inventor of the artificial heart amid an investigation of misleading claims.

James Monroe was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia in 1758.

U.S. Presidents usually address the House and Senate during the State of the Union. Otherwise, joint sessions of Congress hear speeches about extraordinary policies.

The 2008 International Kabbalah Congress aims to make unity and love beyond all differences possible, for the attendees, and later, for humanity.

Harvard Model Congress teaches students about government and provides a top tier extra curricular activity that looks great on high school resumes and transcripts.

Moveon.org has an online petition, CNN offers Ireporters a voice, and every member of congress has a phone and an address.

South Africa's primary political party, African National Congress (ANC), could be on the verge of a split. This would profoundly change the country's political landscape.

Called "His Accidency" by his critics, John Tyler was born in Virginia in 1790.

This essay examines the balancing of states' rights and national power in The Articles of Confederation.

While over 46 million Americans remain uninsured and millions more underinsured, members of Congress receive health-related services that many in the U.S. will never see.

The Constitution provided for a seat of government for the United States. It did not provide voting rights for those living there.

The Constitution and the Federalist Papers define the expressed and inherent powers of the Congress. A review of these documents reveals what Congress should be doing.

Not since 1957, when Konrad Adenauer lectured the U.S. Congress, has a German leader discussed world advents with America - and never in a Joint Session of Congress.

Registration is open for the Autism Biennial Congress 2009 featuring Peter Bell of Autism Speaks, Teresa Bolick, Ph.D. and Dr. Jeff Bradstreet.

Lifetime Television, the woman's cable television network, has joined an initiative to pass a bill in Congress titled "The Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act."

Congress has decided to step into the mortgage market. Will they help the consumer or simply end up costing them more money?

The President has extended the home buyer tax credit law, making changes in order to help boost the economy with more home sales.

Congress takes a historic step forward to pass national healthcare coverage for all Americans, but GOP says wrong move!

As of August 2009, service members pursing a college education will receive updated benefits. The Post-9/11 GI Bill adds additional benefits to the existing GI Bill.

The government took a day off from ignoring the problems of the real world with a full day hearing to question officials about performance-enhancing drug use.

Congress raised the indecency fine tenfold. What is that saying about us?

As the body of evidence grows linking repeated concussions to permanent brain deterioration, Congress calls for an independent study.

The conversion to digital television is coming to the United States on Feb. 17 even if every household isn't quite ready for the switch.

DTV Delay Law means stations can wait until June 2009 to go exclusively digital.

New congressional laws have been introduced to stop excessive credit card fees, high interest and further card charges. Discover how this legislation will affect you.

The 2nd Continental Congress sought reconciliation with Great Britain. But on July 6, 1775 it passed a declaration saying it was necessary to fight their mother country.

The Fairness Doctrine, which was abolished in 1987, is once again being discussed as a Democrat President and Congress take office.

The 2010 Census gives states the chance to remap congressional districts. But some observers think House members could be more responsive to voters with different views.

Health providers, insurers, and pharmaceutical companies contribute record amounts to politicians - with Democrats receiving more than Republicans in last election cycle.

Starting a Model United Nations or Model Congress club requires recruiting students interested in current issues and willing to debate those issues in competitive events.

Although unpopular in Congress when she voted against U.S. entry into war, Rankin worked for peace, women's rights and to end child labor.

John Quincy Adams, the only President elected to the House of Representatives after his Presidency, participates in a controversial vote, then collapses and dies.

This article lists the 16 Mormons who currently serve in the 110th U.S. Congress and comments on their comparative voting records.

Journalistic activists have successfully introduced a new federal shield law in Congress. Shield laws give reporters limited rights to protect their sources.

Obama is urging Congress for quick action on the $300 billion stimulus package but interest groups are already influencing how and where the money will be spent.

On May 15, 2009 at a town hall meeting in New Mexico, President Obama called upon Congress to pass credit card reform before Memorial Day. On May 20, 2009 Congress compli

A 2003 positive steroid test may cause legal trouble for Sammy Sosa given his March 17, 2005 testimony before Congress. He is not the only one with perjury problems.

If you love learning the history of poetry in America, you'll find lots of fascinating information on the Library of Congress poetry site, even a poem by President Tyler.

From eclectic vintage clothing to quirky gifts, Austin's must-see shopping district has something to tempt every shopper. But simply taking a stroll down SoCo can be fun.

The 1848 national election may have laid the groundwork for a decade of growing division between the North and the South through the issue of the extension of slavery.

The Congress of Vienna was a peace conference held after the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th Century. It redrew the boundaries of Germany and Prussia.

The actual causes of the American Revolution: Boston Port Act, Quebec Act; denial of trial by peers, peaceful assembly and royal charters are outlined in this protest.

The Uniting American Families Act (UAFA), a law that would help same-sex couples in the US, was introduced to the House of Representatives and the Senate on February 12.

The United States Library of Congress is ensuring that movies that showcase the best and most significant aspects of the American film experience will be preserved.