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President William Jefferson Clinton urged U.S. allies to admit a group of former U.S.S.R. nations into NATO by 1999. He said, “A gray zone of insecurity must not re-emerge in Europe,” adding…

Democratic leaders briefed reporters on how the implementation of the minimum wage increase would help those who are currently earning the minimum wage. Today the minimum wage increased .50 …

Several races in Georgia were profiled, which included Speaker Newt Gingrich’s re-election bid in the 8th district and the campaign to replace Senator Nunn, who was retiring after four terms…

In a town-hall style Michigan Senate Race debate, incumbent Senator Carl Levin discussed issues with Republican challenger Ronna Romney.

After a one-minute adjournment in order to start a new legislative day, the Senate reconvened. Democratic Leader Senator Tom Daschle, D-South Dakota, began by praising retiring Senator Paul …

Congressional, senatorial and gubernatorial candidates spoke to the 1996 Democratic Convention delegates.

President Bill Clinton’s 1996 campaign train, the 21st Century Express, reached Battle Creek, Michigan where he addressed supporters on his way to the Democratic Convention in Chicago. The p…

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on …

The Senate passed the fiscal year 1997 foreign operations spending bill.

The Senate worked on amendments to a welfare reconciliation bill that would make changes in current law and spend $55 billion less over a six-year period. Members also considered an agricult…

The Senate debated and voted on amendments to a welfare reconciliation bill that would make changes in current law and spend $55 billion less over a six-year period.

The Senate passed the fiscal year 1997 defense appropriations bill. The $245 billion bill funds personnel, retirement benefits, and weapons development and procurement. Members then began de…

Guests gathered to celebrate Michigan State University’s publishing of a new book entitled, “Philip Hart: The Conscience of the Senate.” Several senators who knew him paid tribute to his com…

The Senate continued debate on a fiscal year 1997 defense authorization bill.

The Senate continued consideration of the fiscal year 1997 defense authorization bill.