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The guests discussed the Clinton administration’s health care proposal and alternative proposals. Senator John Breaux discussed the health care proposal he introduced into the Senate. Ron Pollack…

Democratic Leadership Council Chairman Sen. John Breaux Addressed his Democratic Party ishues.

Representative Jim Cooper (D-TN) spoke about the president’s health care reform plan and its prospects in Congress. Following his opening address, he took questions from the audience. Senator…

President Bill Clinton addressed the Democratic Leadership Council annual meeting and spoke on his administration’s first year. President Clinton spoke on his aggressive legislative agenda for…

In an end-of-session news conference, Democratic congressional leaders from both the House and the Senate briefed reporters on the accomplishments of the first year of the 103rd Congress. Senator…

The U.S. Senate met and engaged in legislation of amending existing legislation and passing additional legislation. The business of the day included declaring December 13, 1993 National…

The Senate convened for a rare Saturday session to finish legislative business before the end of the year, including a final debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Congressional leaders discussed a recently negotiated agreement with Mexico on sugar trade provisions in the North American Free Trade Agreement. They believe this will ease passage of the…

The United States Senate continued to work on amendments to the FY '94 Department of Defense spending bill. Two resolutions on U.S. policy in Haiti were also on the agenda.

The United State Senate debated the Fiscal Year 1994 Defense Department Appropriations Bill. The measure provided $239 Billion dollars in Budget authority for the new fiscal year.

The Senate resumed session after party lunches. This began with tribute to retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Colin Powell, a call to remove troops from Somalia then consideration…

President Clinton traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana to promote the North American Free Trade Agreement. The ceremony, originally scheduled for a New Orleans port, was moved into a shipping warehouse…

U.S. Senate held a session that discussed the President’s Budget Plan.

The Senate began with morning business, then continued consideration on the Appropriations bill for the Commerce Department, the Justice Department, and State Department. Speeches began with…

The U.S. Senate met and began a period of morning business, during which members made speeches on a number of topics including line item veto, small business protections, and many others.…

The Senate debated S. 1134, Budget Reconciliation Bill to reduce the budget by 516 billion dollars over five years. The bill includes a 4.3 cents per gallon transportation fuel tax. The…

The Senate debated President Bill Clinton’s budget plan.

The U.S. Senate met and considered the Supplemental Spending Bill for fiscal year 1993. After the bill’s debate, the bill passed by voice vote and with changes sent the bill back the House…

The U.S. Senate considered S. 171, the Environmental Protection Agency Cabinet Status Bill, a measure to elevate the EPA to cabinet level status. The bill would also create a bureau of…

United States Senate debated on a bill that would elevate the Environmental Protection Agency to a Cabinet level Department.