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Ambassadorial nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. in China, Japan, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, the Marshall Islands, and the Republic …

Michael Jackson transmitted interviews of the presidential candidates over the airwaves. Several other guests talked about illegal drugs, politics, and other issues. He also fielded question…

From a local restaurant in Manchester, New Hampshire, Dan Pierce interviewed presidential candidates and asked about their positions on various issues. The candidates also responded to liste…

GOP Presidential Candidate Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator Bill Bradley (D-NJ) signed a pledge not allow their parties to use “soft” campaign funds i…

Former Senator Bradley and Senator McCain talked about their promise that they will not allow their parties to use “ soft” campaign funds if they are nominated for the presidency. Throughout…

After a meeting with television network and cable representatives concerning free television time for presidential candidates, participants briefed reporters on the results of the meeting. T…

Speakers supported a proposal calling on television networks to offer free prime-time airings to the presidential candidates.

The Senate approved the fiscal year 1997 agriculture spending bill.

Members of the Federal Communications Commission heard from policy-makers and media executives on a proposal for free television time for presidential campaigns.

The Senate continued debate on a campaign finance reform bill. The measure would ban political action committees and alter some campaign finance laws. Spending limits would also be set.

The Senate convened for a period of morning business. Members paid tribute to Majority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS), who gave his final floor speech on the day of his retirement. Senators also spo…

The U.S. Senate met to discuss amendments to HR 1296, The Presidio Act. They also discussed the Line Item Veto.

The Senate voted on motions to try to limit debates on two bills.

The Senate Rules and Administration Committee heard testimony from legislators and campaign experts at a hearing on Campaign Finance Reform.

The Senate debated fiscal year 1996 Department of the Interior funding.

The Senate returned to consideration of and passed the Welfare Reform Act, 87-12. Afterward, lawmakers resumed debate on the fiscal year 1996 Department of Agriculture spending bill, which a…