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Amongst the agenda during this U.S House of Representatives session were 18 bills under a procedure known as Suspension of the Rules. Most of the suspensions had to do with environmental and…

The House Banking Committee looks into the Watergate Investigation that includes several White House officials and Department of Treasury personnel. The administration’s witnesses voluntaril…

USA Today Columnist Barbara Reynolds moderated this panel discussion hosted by The Interfaith Alliance. The panelists discussed the role of religion in politics, and the increasing role of t…

Members of the United States House of Representatives provided statements on the Minority Health Improvement Act of 1994 and voted on a conference report to the bill.

Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA) spoke on the House floor about the Whitewater investigation.

The U.S. House of Representatives met and continued debate on the Independent Counsel Reauthorization, which allowed the appointment and funding for investigations into high ranking official…

The U.S. House of Representatives debated the Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment.

During day two of Whitewater hearings on Capitol Hill, the House Banking Committee met for a second time today to look into certain aspects of the Whitewater investigation. According to guid…

The U.S. House session included a conference report to the National Education Goals Bill. In addition, a School Funding Bill was debated.

During the first day of congressional Whitewater hearings, the House Banking Committee began its look into the Whitewater investigation. According to guidelines eastablished earlier this ye…

The House passed H.R. 811, Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act, which requires the Attorney General to, in some instances, ask a court to appoint an independent counsel. The House also p…

Mr. Gray spoke about the administration’s policy regarding Haiti. Gray, a former House member, addressed the questions about the import restrictions and government operation.

The panelists talked about the War Powers Act and the constitutional conflicts between the legislative and executive branches over the decision to use force. White House Counsel Lloyd Cutler…

The US House of Representatives considered legislation that would reform the Federal Procurement System. Lawmakers took up the conference report to this measure which is a component of Presi…

U.S. Representative Jim Leach (R-IA) discussed President Bill Clinton’s upcoming trip to Europe for the NATO summit. He stressed the need for the United States to maintain a strong, bipartis…

The two-week long schedule of House and Senate hearings includes several White House officials and Department of Treasury personnel. The Clinton administration’s witnesses voluntarily gave u…

In an excerpt of the House of Representatives floor session, members met to debate the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) treaty. The pact aimed to lower tariff and trade barriers…

The Constitutional Forum sponsored this meeting concerning the right to privacy, an all-encompassing term including such issues as abortion. Kathryn Kolbert, Vice President of the Center for…

The House meets in a Pro Forma Session. Members gave general speeches on various topics.

The Incoming House Banking Committee Chairman Jim Leach (R-Iowa) herld a press briefing where he outlined the committee’s agenda in the 104th Congress and hearings on Whitewater.