Washington Journal: Wednesday
Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
140 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…
140 viewsThe United States Senate met for morning business where members spoke on various topics. Members debated the Omnibus Continuing Resolution for FY'97. Continuing Resolutions fund government p…
View in Congressional Chronicle107 viewsAfter a Quorum Call, the Senate took up debate for a Temporary Spending Bill to fund the US Government.
View in Congressional Chronicle182 viewsThe Senate continued debate on a Merchant Marine Bill, which would keep about 50 privately owned ships on retainer for national security needs.
View in Congressional Chronicle156 viewsSenators debated a merchant marine fisheries bill, before recessing subject to the call of the chair.
View in Congressional Chronicle245 viewsSenators heatedly debated the agenda as the Senate attempts to finish its work before its August break.
29 viewsSenators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on …
View in Congressional Chronicle270 viewsThe Senate completed the Legislative Appropriations Act and the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1997.
View in Congressional Chronicle139 viewsThe U.S. Senate opened with prayer by Rev. Lloyd Oglivie, Senate Chaplain. The Senate members debated the Foreign Aid Spending bill with 30 minutes on each side. The Senate voted on over 5 a…
View in Congressional Chronicle375 viewsThe United States Senate met for morning Business where members may speak on any subject. The Senate filed cloture on two bills Nuclear Waste Policy Act and 1997 Defense Appropriations.
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