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Members talked about intelligence reorganization and other measures contained in intelligence reform legislation expected to pass in both houses. Following their remarks, they answered quest…

The Senate Commerce Committee held a hearing on Federal Pension Laws on the Airline Industry. Witnesses testified about the airline financial outlook, employee benefit trends, long-term pens…

Scenes from the Nail Driving Ceremony for the 2005 Inaugural stage construction at the West Front of the Capitol were shown. Speakers included U.S. Capitol Architect Alan Hantman; Senator Tr…

Members considered changes to Senate committees.

The Senate Judiciary Committee discussed several of the President’s nominations to the federal bench. The committee members reviewed the nomination of Susan Neilson to the U.S. Court of Appe…

Members of Congress presented Mother Teresa with a Congressional Gold Medal for her years of humanitarian work in developing countries. The D.C. Boys Choir performed at the ceremony as did W…

Three panels appeared before the Senate Rules Committee to address concerns over enforcement of campaign finance law. Senators McCain and Feingold testified on what they see as an unwillingn…

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee spoke with reporters on efforts to streamline the process for declassifying materials. The committee had been examining the question of whether t…

Senators discussed news of the day and responded to questions from the press.

The conference committee attempted to resolve the differences between similar transportation bills passed by the House and the Senate. Conference Committee chair Senator Inhofe and vice c…

Telephone lines were opened for audience comments on the death of President Reagan. Senator Lott participated by telephone. Also included was a partial audio of President George W. Bush rema…

Cable and telephone industry officials testified about proposed changes to the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Among the topics they addressed were the state of industry competition, the emerge…