Stewart Brett McKinney

Stewart Brett McKinney was an American politician who represented Connecticut's 4th congressional district in the House of Representatives from 1971 until his death in 1987. He is perhaps best known for coining the phrase “too big to fail” in regard to large American financial institutions, and his struggle with, and eventual death from, AIDS. Wikipedia*

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Stewart Brett McKinney has nine videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1981 House Highlight. The year with the most videos was 1985 with three videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 1984 with an average of 14,330 views per program.

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Previously

U.S. Representative, R-CT 4th January 3, 1971 - May 7, 1987 Videos: 5

Recent Appearances

  • House Session

    House Session

    The House voted to override President Reagan’s veto of a bill levying sanctions on South Africa. Members also debated a child…

  • South African Sanction Veto Override

    South African Sanction Veto Override

    The House voted to override the President’s veto of a bill levying sanctions on South Africa. The House also debated a child …

  • American Industry for Global Competition

    American Industry for Global Competition

    Commerce Secretary Malcolm Baldridge and Professor Michael Scherer testified on America’s manufacturing competitiveness with …

  • Aid to Nicaraguan Contras

    Aid to Nicaraguan Contras

    The House debated aid to the Contras in Nicaragua. Note: This is an incomplete program.

  • 1986 Fiscal Appropriations

    1986 Fiscal Appropriations

    The House met to debate the 1986 budget and fiscal appropriations. Note: This is an incomplete program.

  • Interstate Banking

    Interstate Banking

    Chairman Paul Volcker testified on the growth of banking services across state lines and the states efforts to restrict the p…

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Historical Member of Congress Record

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