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Senate Armed Services Committee considered the John Tower Nomination to Secretary of Defense.

Sen. Gore joins the “Capitol Steps,” a Washington comedy troupe in reviewing the year in politics. Songs performed by the group include “Summit Time,” "Looking for Drugs in All the Wrong Pla…

The Senate Armed Services Committee considered the nomination of Victor Stello for Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs. They talked about Mr. Stello’s time at the Nuclear Regu…

The Senate Defense Subcommittee on the Defense Industry and Technology held a hearing about the future of the semiconductor industry.

Alfred Sikes, Chairman of the FCC, said that cable markets are not open markets due to the 1984 Cable Telecommunications Act allowing municipalities to grant monopoly franchises and limit co…

Senator Inouye talked about the history of governmental regulation of cable and the telecommunication industry. Senators Ford and Gore also offered opening remarks. The panel was composed of…

Senate Session - Audio defect on record.

The Senate passed S. 1606 to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of individuals who are members of minority groups and who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Senat…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications heard testimony for a third day on the Cable Telecommunications Act.

James Mooney, President & CEO, National Cable Television Association, talked about the factors that caused rate increases. He talked about operators that over charged consumers, emphasizing …

The Senate passed H.R. 3614 to amend the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 and to revise certain requirements relating to drug abuse education and prevention programs. H.R. 3611 …

fish and wildlife that depend upon such habitats. The Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2461, to authorize funds for FY90 and FY91.

The American Stock Exchange held its Annual Conference for International Investors titled, “A Report on the Bush Administration.” Speakers addressed a range of issues including global warmin…

The Senate passed S. 978 to authorize the establishment within the Smithsonian Institution of the National Museum of the American Indian, to establish a memorial to the American Indian. The …

The Senate passed H.R.2088, to revise and extend the programs established in the Temporary Child Care for Handicapped Children and Crisis Nurseries Act of 1986. The Senate passed H.R. 2939, …

Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for President George H.W. Bush’s nominee, General Colin Powell, to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell served as Ronald Reagan’…

The US Senate held Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1990.

The Senate passed H.R. 1486, to authorize appropriations for FY90 for the Maritime Administration. The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 2990, making appropriations for the Departments of…

Members debated the nomination of Donald P. Gregg to be ambassador to South Korea.

The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 3015. The nomination of Donald P. Gregg of Maryland to be ambassador to the Republic of Korea was confirmed.