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Diwali resolution introduced in US House
World | Nov 14, 2020, 11:50 AM ISTTop US lawmakers greeted Indian-Americans on the occasion of Diwali as Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives recognising the religious and historical significance of the festival of lights.
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US House passes US dollar 484 billion COVID-19 relief package
World | Apr 24, 2020, 07:55 AM ISTThe US House of Representatives passed a US $484 billion relief package to boost funding for small businesses, hospitals and coronavirus testing, sending the bill to President Donald Trump for signature.
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US House passes bill on sanctions against Chinese officials for meddling in Dalai Lama's succession
World | Jan 29, 2020, 04:41 PM ISTThe US House of Representatives has passed a bill that authorises financial and travel sanctions against Chinese officials who interfere in the process of selecting the successor to the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet.
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US House Democrats release text of impeachment resolution
World | Oct 30, 2019, 07:56 AM ISTThe 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.
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Pramila Jayapal becomes first South Asian American woman to chair US House
World | Jun 05, 2019, 02:32 PM ISTJayapal, 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.
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Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi appointed to key US House committee
World | Jan 17, 2019, 11:33 AM ISTKrishnamoorthi was born into a Tamil-speaking family in New Delhi. His family moved to Buffalo, New York when he was three months old.
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US House bans slaughter of dogs, cats for human consumption
World | Sep 13, 2018, 07:52 AM ISTThe 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.
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US House passes bill to block Syrian refugees, require more vetting
World | Nov 20, 2015, 07:46 AM ISTWashington: 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
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US House votes against Iran nuclear deal
World | Sep 12, 2015, 12:31 PM ISTWashington: 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
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US House introduces resolution on India's Independence Day
World | Aug 01, 2015, 11:28 AM ISTWashington: 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
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Anti-Modi resolution loses traction in US House
World | Dec 10, 2013, 10:16 AM ISTWashington: 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
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Payroll Tax Deadlock Ends As US House Caves
World | Dec 23, 2011, 02:21 PM ISTWashington, 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
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US House Approves Debt Ceiling Bill
World | Aug 02, 2011, 12:08 PM ISTWashington, 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
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US House Defeats Resolution For Removal Of US Troops From Pak
World | Jul 28, 2010, 04:55 PM ISTWashington-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