Congressional Restructuring
Former House speakers Thomas Foley (1989-94) and Newt Gingrich (1995-98) recommended that the U.S. House establish a permanent standing Committee on Homeland Security to oversee the new depa…
63 viewsFormer House speakers Thomas Foley (1989-94) and Newt Gingrich (1995-98) recommended that the U.S. House establish a permanent standing Committee on Homeland Security to oversee the new depa…
63 viewsIn excerpts from the House floor, House Speaker Tom Foley (D-WA) and Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL) saluted each other and said farewell to their colleagues. Democratic Whip David Boni…
678 viewsCoverage of the 104th Congress included a review of the week’s activities on Capitol Hill, visits with Congressional freshmen as they selected new offices, a warehouse tour by members of the…
193 viewsNumerous dignitaries, including former presidents Ford and Carter, attended the funeral mass for former House Speaker Thomas “Tip” O’Neill. House Rules Committee Chairman Joseph Moakley, als…
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