Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
President Bill Clinton presented Father Theodore Hesburgh with the Congressional Gold Medal. Father Hesburgh was honored for his public service as president of Notre Dame, his work on behalf…
293 viewsPresident Bill Clinton presented Father Theodore Hesburgh with the Congressional Gold Medal. Father Hesburgh was honored for his public service as president of Notre Dame, his work on behalf…
293 viewsSpeaker Dennis Hastert and others spoke about the Capitol Christmas tree, donated by Colorado, and about the themes of the season. Songs were sung by the Summit Choral Society of Colorado, j…
94 viewsPresident-elect George W. Bush and congressional leaders talked to reporters following a meeting at the Capitol. They focused on their efforts to work in a bipartisan manner to accomplish th…
248 viewsFollowing a meeting with Republican leadership in the capitol, former Secretary Dick Cheney spoke to reporters about the presidential transition and the Republican agenda. Following his rema…
69 viewsSpeaker Hastert planted a maple tree to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Congress’s first meeting in the District of Columbia.
53 viewsParticipants dedicated the Wyoming statue of Chief Washakie who was known as a warrior, statesman and peacemaker.
427 viewsAfter an organizational meeting and leadership elections by the House Republican Caucus, its leaders talked with reporters about the upcoming 107th Congress which begins in January.
58 viewsOn behalf of his colleague, House Speaker Hastert spoke at a get-out-the-vote rally for Rep. Dickey who is running for reelection.
65 viewsHouse Republican leaders talked separately with reporters about the status of federal budget negotiations and answered questions.
35 viewsRepublican leaders spoke to reporters about Republican plans to propose a patients' bill of rights. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters.
61 viewsSpeaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) spoke to reporters about the Republican legislative agenda and budget proposals.
31 viewsRepublican leaders spoke to reporters about the status of budget negotiations and about President Clinton’s decision to veto a bill containing several tax cuts. Following their remarks they …
51 viewsRepublican leaders spoke to reporters about their proposed tax cuts. Following their remarks, they briefly answered questions from the reporters.
72 viewsBills Introduced: 24 public bills, H.R. 5562-5585; and 2 resolutions, H. Res. 655-656, were introduced. Pages H11206-07 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows. Supplementa…
View in Congressional Chronicle807 viewsHouse Republican Conference members held a news conference outside the Capitol to discuss education priorities. They answered questions from reporters.
53 viewsThe House Republican Conference held an event to discuss defense spending and federal budget negotiations. They recently passed legislation which included military personnel pay raises. Many…
57 viewsFollowing the third and final presidential debate sponsored by the Commission on Presidential Debates, representatives for both campaigns spoke to reporters about their impressions of the de…
225 viewsPresident Clinton and others talked about U.S.-China relations and the benefits of more open markets. The president signed the legislation granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations to China …
240 viewsPro-family activists spoke on the theme “America’s moral future.” Among the topics they addressed were religious freedoms and bigotry, family tax relief, and abortion issues.
310 viewsHouse Republican leaders briefed the media on their legislative priorities for the remainder of the session.
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