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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 Chronicle1,788 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives voted 258 to 176 to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,788 viewsOfficials, 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…
1,304 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,633 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle321 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle330 viewsThe House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. Debate was held on amending the Immigration and Nationality Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle432 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle906 viewsThe House convened for a legislative session.
View in Congressional Chronicle570 viewsWitnesses testified on legislation that would require Internet retailers to collect applicable state and local taxes on all their sales. Topics included obstacles to collecting taxes from re…
440 viewsAssistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez testified on the Justice Department’s approach to enforcing voting rights laws. Republicans contended that the Justice Department was…
395 viewsLegislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules
View in Congressional Chronicle891 viewsThe House debated resolutions relating to offshore drilling.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,303 viewsSecretary Janet Napolitano testified at an oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security. Many questions focused on Secretary Napolitano’s June 15th memo on deferring deportation …
3,037 viewsWitnesses testified about issues surrounding recent national security leaks to the media, and the options available to investigate and prosecute those responsible. The leaks revealed the nam…
582 viewsWitnesses testified on racial profiling and state immigration laws in Alabama and Arizona, relations between law enforcement and African-Americans, as well as anti-terrorism efforts that tar…
2,850 viewsWitnesses testified about proposed amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that would extend and expand the government’s ability to collect intelligence, or spy, on suspected…
431 viewsMichele Leonhart testified at an oversight hearing of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Among the topics she addressed were the DEA’s knowledge of the “Fast and Furious” program, th…
45,504 viewsAttorney General Holder testified at a Justice Department oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at…
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