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The Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony from Exxon chair L.G. Rawl and others two weeks after the March 24, 1989, Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska’s Prince William Sound.

Witnesses testified about industrial espionage by Chinese hackers at a hearing on cyber crimes and human rights in China. They spoke about the impact of Chinese cyber attacks on Chinese acti…

John Hughes, chief oral historian in the Office of the Secretary of State for the state of Washington, recounts the political career of Slade Gorton, three-term Republican senator from Washi…

The hearing was held to study Chinese students in America and human rights in China. The subcommittee heard from members of Congress that have offered legislation to assist Chinese students…

The U.S. Senate continued consideration of the Family and Medical Leave Bill.

The committee heard testimony in the first day of confirmation hearings for Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gates, nominated to become Director of Central Intelligence. Mr. Gates had…

Members of the U.S. Senate met to debate on removing of the tobacco legislation and the manner in which it was done. Alternative legislation to curb teen smoking was also explored, as well a…

S.J.Res. 2, S.Res. 11, and S.Res. 12 were introduced. S.Res. 11, to commend the Secretary General of the United Nations was passed, as well as S.Res. 12, calling upon President Gorbachev to …

The Senate convened to debate increasing military pay and retirement benefits.

By 52 yeas to 48 nays, the Senate confirmed the nomination of Clarence Thomas of Georgia as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Members of a blue ribbon commission issued a report focusing on voting techniques, ballot design, the timing of federal elections, and the release of results. Among the recommendations were …

Throughout the day, Senators paid tribute to the late Senator Paul Coverdell (R-GA), who died last night from complications of a brain hemmorhage. Measures Introduced: Seven bills were in…

Continuing Resolution: Senate passed H.J. Res. 128, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, clearing the measure for the President. Page S11751 Striped Bass C…

Incumbent Senator Gorton debated his Democratic opponent on Washington state and national issues. They were questioned by a panel of journalists.

Sen Slade Gorton R-Washington held the Republican Radio Address

The Senate will convene at 9:30 am to for final remarks on H.J.Res. 110, a resolution making further continuing appropriations for FY 2001. A vote on the resolution will occur at 10:00 am. …

Measures Introduced: Four bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 3157-3160, and S. Res. 366. Page S9861 Special Report entitled ``Further Revised Allocation to Subcommit…

The Senate will convene at 9:30 am to resume consideration of S. 2045, the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act of 2000, re: H-1B Visas. The vote on final passage of S. 2045 will…