Food containers in the House became more environmentally friendly last week, as paper containers have started to take the place of their plastic foam counterparts. Dan Weiser, spokesman for the chief ...

Republican leaders say they're searching everywhere for ways to save a buck -- including the congressional cafeteria. But House Democrats say they've gone too far. A group of House Democrats plan to ...

This is Capitol Hill‘s version of a food fight. A group of House Democrats is furious over the Republican majority’s decision to switch to non-recyclable Styrofoam plates and utensils in U.S. House ...

Fifty-nine House Democrats are pushing Republican leaders to ban polystyrene foam food containers from House cafeterias. In a letter sent to House leaders Thursday, the lawmakers said the District of ...

The House rejected a Democratic proposal on Friday that would have prevented the House from spending appropriated money on polystyrene foam food and beverage containers in its cafeterias. Rep. Jim ...

The three pigs should be jealous. About three years ago, Garrett Mundelein built a stucco-covered straw bail carriage house. Now, the president of Crossroads Contracting is bypassing sticks and bricks ...

Styrofoam will remain in the House cafeterias after lawmakers Friday defeated an attempt by Democrats to reinstate the ban on polystyrene containers. By a 179-234 vote, the House rejected the ...