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The Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony from Exxon chair L.G. Rawl and others two weeks after the March 24, 1989, Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska’s Prince William Sound.

Candidates for the 1984 Democratic presidential nomination participated in a debate. Candidates included former Vice President Walter Mondale, Senator Gary Hart (D-CO), former Senator…

Former Senator Fritz Hollings talked about his book Making Government Work (University of South Carolina Press; July 10, 2009). He talked about the problem of campaign finance reform and…

Former Senator Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings talked about his book, Making Government Work, published by University of South Carolina Press. In his book Sen. Hollings recounts his 50 year…

Members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee heard testimony on the Space Shuttle Columbia explosion, as well as recommendations for the future of space policy. In his…

Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee continued to question Robert Gates during Day 1 of his confirmation hearing for the position of CIA Director. Mr. Gates responded to questions…

The committee heard testimony in the first day of confirmation hearings for Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gates, nominated to become Director of Central Intelligence. Mr. Gates…

Senator Biden was the keynote speaker at the Galivants Ferry Stump, introduced by former Senator Fritz Hollings. After his speech he greeted supporters in the crowd. The Galivants Ferry Stump…

Gov. Mark Warner spoke at the South Carolina Democratic Party’s First Annual Governor’s Appreciation Dinner that took place at the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston. The event honored four…

Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger spoke about the September 11 Commission’s findings and recommendations. He spoke about the relationship between effective intelligence and foreign policy, and he…

Members of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy testified before the Senate Science Committee about their recommendations and findings. They asserted that the oceans are “in a state of crisis,” and spoke in detail about…

Members of the Senate Commerce Committee met with witnesses who testified about fire safety and efforts to reduce fire risk in home products such as furnishings, mattresses, and candles.…

The conference committee attempted to resolve the differences between similar transportation bills passed by the House and the Senate. Conference Committee chair Senator Inhofe and vice…

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Richard Myers testified before the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee about defense spending for fiscal year…