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Senator Inouye talked about the history of governmental regulation of cable and the telecommunication industry. Senators Ford and Gore also offered opening remarks. The panel was composed of…

During this session of the US Senate, members were considering HR 3628, the Capital Gains Tax reduction bill. At issue was an amendment offered by Republican Sens Bob Packwood or Oregon and …

The “Mobilized for Women’s Lives” abortion-rights Rally was held at the Lincoln Memorial. The Rally was sponsored by the National Organization for Women. Numerous entertainers and elected of…

Members of congress speak to reporters after meeting with President George H.W. Bush.

The Senate agreed to S.Res. 197 to ensure that sufficient funds are available to aid the victims of the California earthquake and Hurricane Hugo without increasing the Federal budget deficit…

The Senate passed H.R. 2978, to amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to protect the physical integrity of the flag. Senate passed S.1735, to provide authorization for anti-drug…

The committee heard testimony in examining a proposal to establish a super IRA fund.

Senate Finance Committee members offered their views on catastrophic health care legislation during this markup. Chairman Lloyd Bentsen and other members talked about the likelihood of the b…

The Senate passed H.R. 3014, making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for FY90. Wilson Amendment No. 698 was passed to prohibit the use of the franking privilege for unsolicited mass…

The Senate passed H.R. 2705, relating to the method by which Government contributions to the Federal employees health benefits program shall be computed for 1990 and 1991 if no government-wi…

By voice vote the Senate passed H.R. 2883, making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture. The bill would continue loan programs for rural development and increase funding for a num…

The Senate considered several pieces of legislation to deal with bill S.1160 which deals with the State Department Authorization.

Congressional leaders spoke to the press after meeting with President Bush following his trip to Europe.

The Senate agreed to S. Res. 151, to express the sense of the Senate on the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court declaring unconstitutional the Texas statute prohibiting the desecration of the…

The Senate began consideration of S. 5, to provide for a Federal program for the improvement of child care.

The Senate reconvened and debated bills related to the 1988 Medicare Catastrophic Coverage Act, including long term care and supplemental premiums.

The Senate session continued.

The Senate agreed to S. Res. 142, condemning the brutal use of force by authorities of the People’s Republic of China against unarmed advocates of democracy and human rights in China. This f…

Committee held hearings to review certain provisions with respect to the treatment of excess revenues as contained in the Catastrophic Coverage Act of 1988.

The Senate agreed to S. Res. 120, expressing the sense of the Senate relating to free and fair elections in Panama. The Senate agreed to H. Con. Res. 106, setting forth the congressional bud…