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The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were presented in a special 107-minute version of The Capitol. The documentary featured the imp…

On the third day of the convention themed “prosperity with a purpose,” participants talked about maintaining a strong economy. Among the issues they discussed were tax relief, welfare reform…

Former President Gerald and Mrs. Betty Ford were presented with the Congressional Gold Medal Award for their service to the nation. Former President Ford was honored for healing the nation a…

Republican leaders spoke against President Clinton for vetoing a Republican-backed budget which included Republican sponsored tax cuts. They said that the plan would have benefited middle cl…

The history, art, and architecture of the U.S. Capitol from its opening in 1800 to the present were featured through taped segments on the various public and private spaces in the building, …

Following the official inaugural ceremony, inaugural day activities were shown, studio guests explained the history and purpose of inaugural events, and telephone lines were open for viewer …

Following the official inaugural ceremony, Congressional leaders hosted the president and vice president at a traditional luncheon in Statuary Hall. This program is a smaller portion of 1…

Former Republican House Speaker Michel hosted the unveiling of a portrait of former Republican House Speaker Gingrich who was praised for his leadership. Speaker Hastert and others also hono…

Mrs. Reagan accepted the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of the former president and herself.

Following a lunch with President Bush, Senator Lott and Rep. Hastert talked about the Congressional agenda. They focused on high priority issues, including homeland security, the budget, and…

Representative Dennis Hastert (R-Illinois) and Senator Trent Lott (R-Mississippi) held a news conference to discuss efforts to reach agreement on legislation which would create a homeland se…

Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Senate Minority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) and other Republican members spoke to reporters about the legislative agenda and the creation of a Depart…

Following a meeting with President Bush on policy toward Iraq Congressional leaders spoke to reporters about Congressional action on a resolution approving use of force against Iraq. Followi…

At a luncheon for Congressional members who attended a joint meeting of Congress at Federal Hall in New York to commemorate the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center…

Congress met at Federal Hall in New York City for a ceremonial session in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Congressional leaders paid tr…

Following a meeting with President Bush, Congressional leaders spoke to reporters outside the White House about the meeting and potential military action against Iraq. Following their remark…

Following the president’s announcement about the role and mission of a new Department of Homeland Security, Congressional leaders answered questions from reporters about the plan.

Following a meeting with President Bush, Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the meeting, supplemental spending legislation, corporate accounting reform, and the Republican legislati…

Mr. Ridge and Congressional leaders spoke to reporters about the president’s proposal to form an new Department of Homeland Security and future reorganization of the federal government. Foll…

Republican leaders spoke to reporters on the one-year anniversary of the passage of President Bush’s tax cut proposal. They said that they would also be pushing to make inheritance tax cuts …