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The U.S. Senate adjourned until January 6, 1999, the first day of the 106th Congress.

Sen. John Ashcroft spoke about two different perspectives of America. He discussed the “shining city on the hill” which is full of prosperity and increased life expectancy. He also focused o…

The Senate debated appropriation bills, a judicial nomination, and other topics.

The U.S. Senate met and continued debate on FAA Authorizations H.R. 4057. Members voted on a number of amendments to the bill. Senators also voted on cloture for S. 2176 Federal Vacancies Re…

Panelists discussed the process of presidential impeachment. Among the focal issues were the definition of “high crimes and misdemeanors,” indicting a sitting president or judge, the role of…

The book sets forth lessons that Senator Ashcroft learned from his father, a pastor and college president. Senator Ashcroft described his book as designed to be an inspiration. His father pa…

Senator John Ashcroft, Republican from Missouri spoke at a dinner hosted by the Republican party. During his remarks he spoke about the role of government , tax reform and US policy .

On this day, the Senate met for morning business. No legislative work was undertaken as the Senate was preparing for their August break.

The US Senate continued work on spending bills for the new budget year. they debated 30 Billion dollars in spending for the Treasury as well as general Government Spending.

This session began with a series of votes on Veterans and Housing spending amendments for the HUD/VA spending bill. Senate leaders wanted to complete work on the $93 billion spending this m…

The Senate met to debate defense programs funding.

Potential Republican Presidential Candidates addressed an Iowa Republican Party gala. They spoke about the agenda for the Republican party, as well as, the upcoming Congressional elections.

The Senate talks about tobacco legislation.

The Senate convened to debate and discuss tobacco legislation. The proposed bill would raise more than 500 billion dollars from the tobacco industry over the period of 25 years to be used fo…