Economic Stimulus Bill
Republican senators spoke to reporters about an impasse over economic stimulus legislation. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
93 viewsRepublican senators spoke to reporters about an impasse over economic stimulus legislation. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
93 viewsSenators spoke to reporters about education reform legislation passed by the Senate. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
94 viewsMembers met to resolve differences and finalize an education bill to be sent to the president. The legislation would authorize $26.5 billion for public primary and secondary education, requi…
4,479 viewsThe Senate voted 98-1 in favor of H.R. 3162, Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism, also known as the PATRIOT Act. Sen…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,084 viewsMr. Scalia testified about his nomination as the Department of Labor’s solicitor. Among the issues addressed were ergonomic regulations, his experience as an attorney, and workers rights.
253 viewsWitnesses testified about the problem of teen and young-adult suicide in America, prevention programs, and other possible solutions to the problem.
1,429 viewsMembers of the Senate Judiciary Committee met with witnesses who testified in support of and in opposition to the death penalty as a punishment for serious crimes in the U.S.
362 viewsThe Subcommittee on Investigations heard testimony about diabetes research funding and victims' experiences with juvenile diabetes, including a panel of children.
624 viewsWitnesses testified about the impact on the environment and public health of emissions from power generating facilities. Among the issues addressed were ways to reduce greenhouse gasses, the…
182 viewsSenator Collins commented on the 15th anniversary of the televising of the U.S. Senate.
54 viewsService secretaries and military chiefs testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee about funding needs in the Department of Defense. Among the topics they addressed were improving …
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