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In today’s session of the U.S. House of Representatives, the House took up continued consideration of the Mining Reform Bill. The House also took up a measure to make it a federal crime to u…

Representative Esteban Torres (D-California) and Representative Arthur Ravenel (R-North Carolina) discussed the passage of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in the House the pr…

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). The vote was 231-190 in favor of passage.

Representatives Esteban Torres (D-CA) and Richard Gephardt (D-MS) spoke about minority and trade issues at the annual Hispanic Magazine CEO Roundtable meeting. Democratic Leader Gephardt dis…

The U.S. House of Representatives met and following a delaying action during morning business members took up debate of a Midwest Disaster Relief to provide funding to victims of the floodin…

Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, responded to reporters' questions in a forum during the annual convention of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. Issues raised in …

Current and former members of Congress introduced three recipients of honors for their work to further civil rights in an awards dinner. Justine Dart, Dorothy Height, and Raul Yzaguirre spok…

Current and former members of Congress introduced three recipients who are honored for their work to further civil rights in an awards dinner. Justine Dart, Dorothy Height, and Raul Yzaguirr…

The House debated the Clinton economic plan. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus presented their alternative budget to the Clinton plan, and Rep. Kasich and Rep. Armey presented the Re…

The U.S. House of Representatives met to debate reauthorization of Federal Family Planning Programs. Members introduced a number of amendments to the bill. Also during this session members g…

The House of Representatives took up a bill titled HR2, the National Voter Registration Act, which required states to allow citizens to register to vote when they apply for or renew driver’s…