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President-elect George W. Bush and congressional leaders talked to reporters following a meeting at the Capitol. They focused on their efforts to work in a bipartisan manner to accomplish th…

Speaker Dennis Hastert and others spoke about the Capitol Christmas tree, donated by Colorado, and about the themes of the season. Songs were sung by the Summit Choral Society of Colorado, j…

Following a meeting with Republican leadership in the capitol, former Secretary Dick Cheney spoke to reporters about the presidential transition and the Republican agenda. Following his rema…

Speaker Hastert planted a maple tree to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Congress’s first meeting in the District of Columbia.

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…

On behalf of his colleague, House Speaker Hastert spoke at a get-out-the-vote rally for Rep. Dickey who is running for reelection.

House Republican leaders talked separately with reporters about the status of federal budget negotiations and answered questions.

Republican leaders spoke to reporters about Republican plans to propose a patients' bill of rights. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.

Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) spoke to reporters about the Republican legislative agenda and budget proposals.

Republican leaders spoke to reporters about the status of budget negotiations and about President Clinton’s decision to veto a bill containing several tax cuts. Following their remarks they …

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Republican leaders spoke to reporters about their proposed tax cuts. Following their remarks, they briefly answered questions from the reporters.

House Republican Conference members held a news conference outside the Capitol to discuss education priorities. They answered questions from reporters.

The House Republican Conference held an event to discuss defense spending and federal budget negotiations. They recently passed legislation which included military personnel pay raises. Many…

Following the third and final presidential debate sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, representatives for both campaigns spoke to reporters about their impressions of the de…

President Clinton and others talked about U.S.-China relations and the benefits of more open markets. The president signed the legislation granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations to China …

Pro-family activists spoke on the theme “America’s moral future.” Among the topics they addressed were religious freedoms and bigotry, family tax relief, and abortion issues.

House Republican leaders briefed the media on their legislative priorities for the remainder of the session.

President Bill Clinton gave his weekly address. Senator Trent Lott (R-MS) and Representative Dennis Hastert (R-IL) gave the Republican replies.

Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee spoke to a joint meeting of Congress about relations between the U.S. and India. Among the topics he addressed were the need for closer economic and polit…