Campaign Finance Reform
The panelists discussed the topic, “Warning: America Should Beware of Campaign Finance Reform.” They said that proposed reforms would be in violation of First Amendment rights of free…
30 viewsThe panelists discussed the topic, “Warning: America Should Beware of Campaign Finance Reform.” They said that proposed reforms would be in violation of First Amendment rights of free…
30 viewsAfter their elections, Senate Republican leaders talked to reporters about the agenda for the 105th Congress. Senator Trent Lott (R-Mississippi) talked about Republican desires to work with…
82 viewsSenator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and newly elected Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) and Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) talked about why they won their campaigns and the most important issues facing the…
56 viewsIncumbent Republican Senator McConnell and Democratic challenger former Governor Beshear debated the issues in the Kentucky Senate campaign.
170 viewsBob Ashley, editor of the Owensboro Messenger Inquirer, moderated this debate on state and national issues between the incumbent Republican Senator Mitch McConnell (R) and Democratic…
239 viewsThe United States Senate met for morning business where members spoke on various topics. Members debated the Omnibus Continuing Resolution for FY'97. Continuing Resolutions fund government…
View in Congressional Chronicle86 viewsThe members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from consumer advocates and legal experts on S. 1860, legislation which would allow U.S. drivers…
83 viewsIn response to the release of a recent report on teen drug use, committee members heard testimony from administration officials about the Clinton administration’s commitment to combating…
2,439 viewsThe U.S. Senate opened with prayer by Rev. Lloyd Oglivie, Senate Chaplain. The Senate members debated the Foreign Aid Spending bill with 30 minutes on each side. The Senate voted on over 5…
View in Congressional Chronicle347 viewsThe United States Senate met for morning Business where members may speak on any subject. The Senate filed cloture on two bills Nuclear Waste Policy Act and 1997 Defense Appropriations.
View in Congressional Chronicle63 viewsThe Senate met to consider a bill on Campaign Finance Reform before recessing for Party Caucus Luncheons.
View in Congressional Chronicle82 viewsOn this day, after a period of Morning Business, when Senators may speak on any subject they desire, they took up the Campaign Finance Reform Bill. No votes were scheduled for the balance…
View in Congressional Chronicle57 viewsSenator McConnell talked about the need for campaign finance reform, and the specific problems that need to be addressed. He also commented on how current legislation would resolve these…
45 viewsThe Senate convened for the swearing-in ceremony of Senator Sheila Frahm, R-KS, who replaced the seat previously held by Senator Bob Dole. Senator Frahm became the 1,828 person to serve in…
View in Congressional Chronicle104 viewsUnited States Senate Session for May 15 1996 The Senate held debate on the FY 97 Budget Resolution and Senators spoke about Sen. Dole’s Resignation.
View in Congressional Chronicle79 viewsIn an excerpt, fellow Republican paid tribute to Senator Bob Dole R-Kansas, the majority leader, who announced his resignation today to devote all his time to his campaign for the…
89 viewsSenator Mitch McConnell , Republican from Kentucky, opposed President Clinton’s trip to Moscow as “an attempt to save an ailing Boris Yeltsin.” He also said that no action has occurred…
34 viewsSenator Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, talked about the continuing debate over the budget and how it can be resolved and the Whitewater investigation extension. He also talked about issues…
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