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CR, pp. H11609-H11677. The House passed H.R. 1467, to authorize funding for the extension of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 through the fiscal year 1992.

CR, pp. H11505-H11607. The House passed H.R. 1720, the Family Welfare Reform Act.

Richard Murphy, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, testified about the Israel-Palestine conflict, improper actions by the Israeli police, and the potentia…

The House continued debate on bills and amendments. This program starts in progress. CR, pp. H11117-H11231.

CR, pp. H10789-H10898. The House passed H.R. 791, authorizing water resources research activities of the U.S. Geological Survey to help states fight ground water contamination. The House agr…

CR, pp. H10035-H10118. The House disagreed to the Senate amendment to the child abuse prevention bill, H.R. 1900, and asked for a conference. The bill also includes measures concerning adopt…

The House reconvened for Special Order speeches.

CR, pp. H9523-H9624. The House disagreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 2906, which would make appropriations for military construction during the current fiscal year. The House also disag…

CR, pp. H9463-H9521. The House amended the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to require the installation and use of collision avoidance systems in aircraft and to require the Federal Aviation Adm…

The House passed H.R. 2224, to authorize continuation of the Panama Canal Commission to proceed in its management of the canal and H.R. 291.

CR, pp. H8919-H8964. The House passed S. 640, the water projects bill, which included a number of items relating to water and power issues for western cities and farms.

The House passed H.R. 2939, renewing the special-prosecutor law. It would allow for special independent counsel to be appointed to investigate suspected wrongdoings by top officials in the e…

A panel representing the Congressional Black Caucus and other black groups expressed opposition to the nomination based on Bork’s views of major Supreme Court decisions affecting civil right…

Representative Dymally opened the gathering with a short discussion on the development of rights for the black community under the Constitution. Representative Hawkins then delivered the k…

Guests spoke about furthering education options for black children.

The Congressional Black Caucus outlined its legislative plan for the upcoming years. Some of the topics of discussion included apartheid in South Africa, education of minorities, the role of…