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On this day, the House considered a bill to authorize defense spending for FY '96. They also needed to consider a temporary spending bill to keep the government funded or else face a governm…

The House debated the closure of 79 and the scale back of 26 U.S. Military Bases. An independent commission, created by Congress, produced the list of bases to close or realign. Up front co…

This House session considered a bill concerning Commerce, Justice, and State Department appropriations.

The House of Representatives began this session with One Minute Speeches. Any Member may be recognized for one minute to speak on any subject of their choosing. The House then moved on to th…

The House of Representatives met to consider the Defense Authorization Bill for FY 1996. They planned to spend time on some general debate, and the amendments to the bill that had yet to be …

Two votes were scheduled in this session. H.R 716 , a bill to amend the Fisherman’s Protective Act. This bill would compensate U.S. fisherman for certain transit fees imposed by foreign coun…

The House Budget Committee members heard testimony on the federal budget and the deficit. A number of lawmakers involved in the Budget process talked about ways the year-long process can be …

This House session considers Labor, Natural Resources and Federal Land bills.

The witnesses outlined the defense department’s budget request for fiscal year 1996 and testified on readiness and weapon systems.