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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,782 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,782 viewsFormer Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter talked about his political career, during which he changed from the Republican to Democratic Party, and the split between old guard members of his f…
1,011 viewsNew York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Florida Governor Charlie Crist, Representative Michael Castle of Delaware, and others talked about electoral reform. Topics included redistricting, ope…
377 viewsRepresentative Mike Castle R-DE) was interviewed about his career in the House of Representatives and the political climate in Washington. He was defeated in the 2010 Delaware Republican Sen…
261 viewsWitnesses testified on the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act. The bill would expand access for millions of children to healthy meals year-round in schools, child care, and commu…
595 viewsWitnesses spoke about replacing government-backed mortgage holding companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with private companies that would receive minimal government support. Among the topics…
495 viewsThe House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the state of the international financial system, focusing on international regulatory issues relevant to the implementation of financ…
495 viewsRep. Mike Castle (R-DE) addressed supporters following his primary defeat.
9,217 viewsWitnesses testified about teacher training programs and evaluation systems. Among the topics they addressed were means of measuring student success, state programs to improve teacher quality…
2,209 viewsFederal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented to the committee the Federal Reserve Board’s semiannual report on monetary policy. He said that the nation’s economy needed continued stimulus sp…
593 viewsThe House approved legislation to limit corporate, union, and special interest campaign contribution. The bill is in direct relation to the Supreme Court’s ruling striking limits on independ…
View in Congressional Chronicle3,381 viewsTreasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the future of housing finance. In his remarks he indicated that he favored reforming Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and that he opposed approach…
863 viewsEducation Secretary Arne Duncan testified about the Obama administration’s blueprint for overhauling the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, currently known as No Child Left Behind. Amon…
599 viewsFederal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke presented to the committee the Federal Reserve Board’s semiannual report on monetary policy. In his remarks he said interest rates would remain historicall…
514 viewsFollowing President President Obama’s first State of the Union address, members of Congress gathered in Statuary Hall. They were interviewed by members of the media about their impressions o…
276 viewsRepresentative Castle spoke about United States strategy in Afghanistan and restructuring the nations intelligence agencies.
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