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CAPITOL HILL — The 115th Congress will consider a number of sweeping changes to American life, from health care to tax reform to government regulations, but one area that won't see significant change will be within the halls of the House of Representatives.
San Diego-area Reps. Darrell Issa and Scott Peters crossed party lines Wednesday to jointly support changes to the H1-B program that allows skilled immigrants to fill high-tech jobs.
On Tuesday, the 115th Congress passed a new rules package that includes an effective ban on representatives live streaming video or posting photos from the floor of the House.
Republicans have gotten on the media bandwagon when it comes to knocking the Obama administration for its hostility to open government.
SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - A local World War II hero received the recognition he deserved on Tuesday after Congressman Scott Peters presented him a Bronze Star Medal.
Army veteran Jack Thorpe received the Bronze Star Medal 70-years after having served his country.
San Diego is eager to see an overhaul to the federal formula that doles out money to cities to combat homelessness – the current setup gives more money to cities that have smaller homeless populations than San Diego.
Rep. Scott Peters on Monday called for “a full, bipartisan Congressional investigation” into reports that the CIA found Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
The House of Representatives on Friday overwhelmingly approved a compromise spending package designed to expand the size of the military, increase pay for troops and aid California National Guardsmen who have been battling government efforts to recoup signing bonuses awarded during the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
A bill that will rename a post office in honor of slain San Diego Police Officer Jonathan De Guzman has passed the House and is headed to the Senate for further consideration.
