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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…

Committee members heard testimony from Holocaust victims' relatives and advocates and a Swiss banking representative about Swiss banks which still hold assets of Jews killed during the Holoc…

Rep. Leach, the chairman of the House Banking Committee, delivered the keynote address at a conference on investment issues. After reviewing of the 104th Congress, Rep. Leach outlined the a…

The House Banking Committee heard testimony from federal banking officials, economists, and credit card representatives concerning consumer loan delinquency. Much of the testimony focused on…

The Banking Committee agenda was the focus of a press conference in the Cannon Office building with Representative Jim Leach(R-IA), Chairman, House Banking Committee, talked with r…

In a hearing on the U.N. Secretary-General selection process, participants testified on the role and responsibilities of the Secretary-General. The three panels in this portion focused on pe…

In a hearing on the U.N. Secretary-General selection process, participants testified on the role and responsibilities of the Secretary-General. This portion features opening remarks by the e…

Secretary Christopher testified on U.S. foreign policy, giving an overview of anti-terrorism efforts, the peacekeeping mission in Bosnia, the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and other issues…

Representative Jim Leach (R-IA) talked about honesty and character in government as an example for the rest of society to follow, and the failure of countries in many instances to maintain s…

Committee members heard testimony from Assistant Secretary Tarnoff concerning the recent Cuban downing of two U.S. civilian aircraft piloted by members of a Cuban-American relief group and t…

The House Banking Committee heard testimony on the proper strategies for raising the federal debt ceiling, as well as how to avoid default.

Participants spoke about budget and tax policy at this annual event. Rep. Archer emphasized that the budget debate is really about different government philosophies. He defined the balanced …