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  Diwali resolution introduced in US House

  World | November 14, 2020 11:50 IST

  Top 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 | April 24, 2020 7:55 IST

  The 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 | January 29, 2020 16:41 IST

  The 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 | October 30, 2019 7:56 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.

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

  World | June 05, 2019 14:32 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.

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  Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi appointed to key US House committee

  World | January 17, 2019 11:33 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.

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  US House bans slaughter of dogs, cats for human consumption

  World | September 13, 2018 7:52 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.

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

  World | November 20, 2015 7:46 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

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  US House votes against Iran nuclear deal

  World | September 12, 2015 12:31 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

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  US House introduces resolution on India's Independence Day

  World | August 01, 2015 11:28 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

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  Anti-Modi resolution loses traction in US House

  World | December 10, 2013 10:16 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

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  Payroll Tax Deadlock Ends As US House Caves

  World | December 23, 2011 14:21 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

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  US House Approves Debt Ceiling Bill

  World | August 02, 2011 12:08 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

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  US House Defeats Resolution For Removal Of US Troops From Pak

  World | July 28, 2010 16:55 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