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The incoming chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus and other African-American leaders talked about the relationship between the new Congress, especially the Republican majority, and Afr…

Several African-American leaders talked to reporters about the black community’s expectations of the new Republican-controlled Congress on a variety of issues including welfare, affirmative …

A 1994 press conference by the CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS addressed accomplishments of the Caucus during the 103rd Congress and the Elections and Agenda for the 104th congress in 1995. Re…

Representative Donald Payne (D-NJ) discussed the recent elections of the Congressional Black Caucus and the goals of the organization for the next Congress. He was elected chairman of the Co…

The U.S. House of Representatives met for the last session of the 103rd Congress. Members debated the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) treaty. Representative Steve Largent (R-OK…

The speakers discussed the role of the Congressional Black Caucus in the political process. Author David Bositis also discussed the themes of his book, The Congressional Black Caucus in the …

The House met to consider the American Heritage Areas Bill, the GATT International Trade Agreement, and U.S. Troops in Haiti.

Committee members heard testimony on the U.S. occupation activities in Haiti. They had been considering ending the operation around March 1, 1995.

The US House resumed after a brief recess to consider US policy toward Haiti.

President Bill Clinton addressed the annual legislative conference of the Congressional Black Caucus concerning issues affecting the African-American community and the situation in Haiti.

Rep. Kweisi Mfume, chair of the CBC, discussed the state of black America at the opening session of the annual legislative conference. The annual legislative conference is entitled, “Embraci…

The U.S. House met and discussed the Federal Crop Insurance Reform legislation.

The House began this days session with one minute speeches. Any member may be recognized by the House Speaker and speak for one minute on a subject of his or her choice. The House then moved…

The US House of Representatives met to debate HR 3626 (Antitrust and Communications Reform Act). Members discussed allowing regional Bell phone companies the ability to sell long distance te…

The US House of Representatives considered 12 Bills under suspension of the rules. they also debated the Fiscal year 1995, Commerce-Justice-State appropriations.

The House passed the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Bill. This bill provides $24 billion in the fiscal year 1995 for the Treasury Department, Postal Service,…

Mr. Gray spoke about the administration’s policy regarding Haiti. Gray, a former House member, addressed the questions about the import restrictions and government operation.

The House Ways and Means Committee continued its consideration of President Clinton’s health care reform proposal. The panel resumed its review of the president’s proposal today in a markup …

The House Education & Labor Subcommittee marked up a health care reform measure. Members gave a series of opening statements on the legislation. They met again the following week to complete…

Several members of Congress spoke to reporters about the first ever multiracial South African election and the impact it will have on democracy in South Africa. Representative John Lewis (D-…