Senate Session
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…
View in Congressional Chronicle499 viewsThroughout 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…
View in Congressional Chronicle499 viewsSenator John McCain III talked to reporters about the agenda for the 107th Congress. He focused on his desire to bring campaign finance reform legislation to the Senate floor. Following his …
52 viewsSenator McCain conducted a town hall meeting to discuss a number of issues related to the 2000 presidential elections. Among the issues he addressed were campaign finance reform, the importa…
79 viewsMeasures Introduced: Nine bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 3243-3251, and S. Con. Res. 156. Page S11131 S. 876, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require …
View in Congressional Chronicle439 viewsMeasures Introduced: Sixteen bills and seven resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3190-3205, S. Res. 371-376, and S. Con. Res. 150. Page S10411-12 Special Report entitled ``Further…
View in Congressional Chronicle406 viewsWitnesses testified about effective tobacco reduction programs and the use of tobacco revenues from state settlements with the tobacco industry. Among the issues they addressed were reducing…
114 viewsMeasures Introduced: Five bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3176-3180, S. Res. 368, and S. Con. Res. 145-146. Page S10083 S. 1688, to amend chapter 89 of title 5…
View in Congressional Chronicle247 viewsThe 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. …
View in Congressional Chronicle491 viewsThe Senate will resume debate on the motion to proceed to S. 2557, the National Energy Security Act of 2000. Measures Introduced: Eight bills were introduced, as follows: S. 3141-3148. …
View in Congressional Chronicle316 viewsStudio executives testified about a recent Federal Trade Commission report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The report criticized the entertainment industry for marketing viol…
431 viewsThe Senate will resume consideration of amendment #4178 to S. 2045, the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act of 2000, re: H-1B Visas. At 10:15 am there will be a cloture vote on …
View in Congressional Chronicle147 viewsA rally for campaign finance reform was held. Speakers included Senator’s Russ Feingold and John McCain.
207 viewsThe Senate is expected to vote on permanent normal trade relations with China.
View in Congressional Chronicle330 viewsIn the first hearing, the committee examined issues relating to unacceptable airline delays and cancellations and the customer service problems they cause. Witnesses also talked about safety…
134 viewsGovernment officials and industry experts testified about the recent Federal Trade Commission report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The report criticized the entertainment i…
651 viewsWitnesses testified about the recent recall of 6.5 million Firestone tires. The tires were recalled following numerous lawsuits alleging that they were the cause of fatal accidents. Ford and…
527 viewsSenator John McCain (R-AZ) talked about the annual conflict between Congress and the White House over the federal budget. He told voters to not be discouraged by this lengthy partisan contro…
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