Deficit Reduction Debate
The House debated legislation to reduce the federal deficit and extend various tax provisions beyond 1985.
View in Congressional Chronicle381 viewsThe House debated legislation to reduce the federal deficit and extend various tax provisions beyond 1985.
View in Congressional Chronicle381 viewsThe House debated the hazardous-waste cleanup program. Amendments that were debated included legislation concerning the public accountability of chemical emissions, that allows individuals h…
View in Congressional Chronicle355 viewsWitnesses testified on the regulatory system under the federal securities law. This was the ninth hearing on the savings and loan collapse and other financial failures.
144 viewsThe House debated a bill to establish new quotas on textile imports and promote growth in domestic textile industries. Note: This is an incomplete program.
View in Congressional Chronicle212 viewsThe House debated amendments to the Farm Bill. The tobacco program, a subsidy that increased the price of tobacco, was a source of contention. Note: This is an incomplete program.
81 viewsThe House debated aid to the Contras in Nicaragua. Note: This is an incomplete program.
630 viewsThe House met to debate the seating of Representative Frank McCloskey. Following nearly four months of disputed results, the House voted to seat Representative McCloskey. Mr. McCloskey is sw…
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