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Congressional Republican leaders spoke with reporters about the proposed fiscal year 1997 budget agreement. Participants were optimistic with the package.

Senate Republican leaders talked with reporters about completing a Continuing Resolution in the Senate to fund the government. They took questions from the press.

The Senate continued debate on a Merchant Marine Bill, which would keep about 50 privately owned ships on retainer for national security needs.

Republican congressional leaders, including Speaker of the House Representative Newt Gingrich (R-GA) talked to reporters about their hopes of completing work on the unfinished appropriations…

The Senate completed the Legislative Appropriations Act and the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 1997.

The Senate passed S. 1959, the Energy-Water Appropriations Bill.

The U.S. Senate opened with prayer by Rev. Lloyd Oglivie, Senate Chaplain. The Senate members debated the Foreign Aid Spending bill with 30 minutes on each side. The Senate voted on over 5 a…

At a ceremony held in retiring Senator Hatfield’s honor, friends and colleagues, including President Clinton, spoke about his career and shared memorable moments. The “Singing Senators” gave…

The Senate continued work on a fiscal year 1997 national defense authorization bill, voting on a series of amendments. Members also unanimously approved a bill making it easier for the feder…

Senator Sheila Frahm (R-KS) was sworn in to replace retiring Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS). After several members paid tribute to Senator Dole, they began debate over the FY '97 budget res…

The Senate continued consideration of a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

A congressional joint committee held a hearing on the management and mission of the Library of Congress. Witnesses included General Accounting Office officials and Librarian of Congress Jam…

The Library of Congress recognized members of Congress for their support of the renovation of one of the Library’s buildings. Senator Mark Hatfield was honored as chairman of the Joint Libra…

The Senate continued debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number the of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence along the U.S.-Mexico border near …

Following a period of morning business, the Senate resumed debate on an illegal immigration bill that would increase the number of border patrol agents and also build a 14-mile triple fence …

Republican leaders reacted to President Clinton’s announcement on the 1996 budget agreement. They emphasized that this budget would save citizens' money and their continuing commitment to ba…

The Senate passed a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government for 3 1/2 weeks. The bill funds most of five fiscal year 1996 spending bills until April 24. The current temporar…