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Mr. Cameron and Mr. Yepsen talked about the speculation for the Democratic presidential candidates in 2000. Mr. Cameron mentioned the activity already happening in New Hampshire leading up …

During this ROAD TO THE CAPITAL segment President Bill Clinton spoke at a Democratic congressional fund raiser at the Waldorf Astoria. He contrasted his governing philosophy and accomplishme…

During this event from HARVARD UNIVERSITY in Cambridge ,MA Representative Richard Gephardt(D-MO),House minority leader voiced his opinion about the future of the Democratic Party and…

Democratic leaders briefed reporters on the shortcomings of the first session of the 105th Congress and outlined their suggestions for a better session when the House returns in January. The…

House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt and House Minority Whip David Bonior reacted to the Republican leadership’s withdrawal of fast-track authority legislation. They stressed that they wan…

The House met on November 7, 1997 to discuss and debate the Fast Track Trade Authority, intelligence funding, and charter schools. The day’s session concluded with a series of special order …

Representatives Richard Gephardt(D-MO) and Representative David Bonior(D-MI) briefed reporters on the House legislative agenda and other political issues. They focused on the upcoming debate…

The U.S House debated a bill that would make changes to IRS management, operations, and audit procedures. It also debated a bill that would make changes to U.S.-China policy.

House Democratic leaders Maxine Waters, Richard Gephardt, and David Bonior briefed reporters on a report about why they oppose fast-track negotiating authority legislation. The report critic…

Representatives Gephardt and Frost briefed reporters on the 1998 House races. They outlined Democratic strategies for the campaign and stressed that they have a significant chance to regain …

The U.S. House of Representatives debated nuclear waste storage and forestry issues among others.

Beginning at about 4 p.m., members debated a privileged resolution on the House Oversight Committee investigation into the California 46th district contested election, which was sponsored by…

Minority Leader Rep. Dick Gephardt (D-MO) briefed reporters on the House agenda and other political issues. Topics included, the contested California election, IRS reform and education spend…

The U.S. House met to discuss Education Savings Accounts

Rep. Gephardt endorsed Rep. Archer’s IRS reform proposal, which would create an outside oversight board and put the burden of proof of tax evasion on the IRS. He stressed that many IRS probl…

Following the second failed cloture motion on the McCain-Feingold bill, House and Senate Democrats gathered on the Capitol steps to demonstrate their support for campaign finance reform. Sen…

Representative Richard Gephardt (D-MO) spoke to an annual meeting of Democratic governors. He outlined his views on three main topics, including tax reform, education and health care and com…

The House ways and Means Subcommittee chaired by Representative Phil Crane, R- Illinois, heard testimony from members of Congress, labor and business leaders. Charlene Barshefsky, U.S. Trade…

The U.S. House met and took up a debate and vote on a number of pieces of legislation. Members passed the Energy and Water Development Conference Report by a yea and nay vote of 404 yeas to …