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Kyrylo Demchenko, Ukrainian youth delegate to the 78th United Nations General Assembly, discussed the impact of the Russian invasion of his country at an event hosted by the John Brademas Ce…

Former Representative David Bonior (D-MI) and retired Catholic priest Peter Daly talked about their trip to Poland and Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian war refugees and the people who are help…

The U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.

Former Representative David Bonior (D-MI), author of Whip: Leading the Progressive Battle During the Rise of the Right, recalled his time in office.

Officials, candidates, and others spoke about their support for Vice President Gore’s candidacy, and core Democratic values. Among the issues they addressed were health care, raising the min…

Former Representative Jim Wright (D-TX) talked about his experiences as Speaker of the House. Following his remarks he and former colleagues talked about his speakership, political style, an…

House and Senate Budget Committee conferees worked on a final version of the budget reconciliation bill, which attempts to balance the federal budget in seven years.

Four former members of Congress talked about the state of politics in Washington, D.C., the 2010 midterm elections and the politics of the upcoming 112th Congress. C-SPAN’s Distance Learning…

The Democratic National Committee Rules and Bylaws Committee considered two separate challenges concerning the seating of delegations from Florida and Michigan at the national convention in …

The House passed $10.5 billion for military construction for the next fiscal year budget, which includes new barracks, family housing, and medical facilities. Members also approved a $15 bil…

David Bonior talked about the John Edwards campaign, including events that he had in Iowa and the strategy of Edwards in competing with Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton. He also referenced the mo…

Panels of representatives from Republican and Democratic presidential campaigns analyzed the Iowa caucuses. Representatives from the Hunter, McCain, and Huckabee campaigns participated in th…

The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.

Senate Democratic Leader Daschle and House Democratic Leader Gephardt reviewed the first 100 days of the 104th Congress and critiqued the Republican Contract with America. Democratic Governo…

Democratic leaders criticized the Republican agenda in several respects, including their cuts to social programs and delay in passing appropriations bills. They also answered reporters' ques…

On the final day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, IL, party leaders, legislators and others talked about the Clinton presidential candidacy and his abil…

In excerpts from the House floor, House Speaker Tom Foley (D-WA) and Minority Leader Robert Michel (R-IL) saluted each other and said farewell to their colleagues. Democratic Whip David Boni…

Representatives Bonior and McDermott spoke to reporters about their recent trip to Iraq, their opposition to military action against Iraq, and criticism they received for their trip. Followi…