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Republican and Democratic Senators who agree on the need to balance the budget in seven years using CBO economic projections. They briefed reporters on their proposal which would meet these …

The Senate debated a balanced budget bill. Because temporary funding had expired, the government continued in a partial shutdown.

Senate Democrats briefed reporters on their reactions to the 1995 farm legislation which is part of the Republican budget reconciliation bill. They criticized the Republican version because …

The U.S. Senate debated S1316, Safe Drinking Water Bill

U.S. Senate works on the Highway Conference Report and the Reconciliation bill.

Democratic congressional leaders and administration officials brief reporters on the impact of the Republican budget proposal on rural areas in several ways. Changes included changes to agri…

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…

The Senate considered two fiscal year spending bills. The Department of Agriculture spending bill also funds the Food and Drug Administration and related agencies. Members also considered a …

The Senate returned to consideration of and passed the Welfare Reform Act, 87-12. Afterward, lawmakers resumed debate on the fiscal year 1996 Department of Agriculture spending bill, which a…

The U.S. Senate met and continued debate on H.R. 4, the Family Self Sufficiency Act or the Welfare Reform Act. Members voted on a number of amendments following a quorum call but they did no…

Senator Packwood delivered his resignation speech at o’clock.

The committee examined ways to restrict the airing of violent television shows in the home. Members of Congress first talked about legislation they intend to introduce which would require te…

Senate Democrats talked with reporters about their ideas for reforming the welfare system. This week the Senate is debating a Republican bill on welfare reform.

The United States Senate voted on a series of amendments to a Fiscal Year 1996 Treasury/Postal Appropriations bill. This event has brief portions missing at 1:41:30 into the event.