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Measures Introduced: One bill and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3275, and S. Res. 385-386. Page S11739 Home Ownership Expansion Act: Senate passed H.R. 5640, to expand…

Former President Bush and others spoke at a rally to kick off a cross-state bus trip by Oregon Republican leaders and candidates. They also praised Republican president candidate Governor…

Continuing Resolution: By 67 yeas to 1 nay (Vote No. 292), Senate passed H.J. Res. 119, making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2001, clearing the measure for the President. Page…

State Department officials testified about a 1995 agreement approved by Vice President Gore and then Prime Minister Chernomyrdin allowing sales of Russian conventional weapons to Iran despite a…

Measures Introduced: Sixteen bills and seven resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3190-3205, S. Res. 371-376, and S. Con. Res. 150. Page S10411-12 Special Report entitled ``Further…

The Senate will resume consideration of amendment #4178 to S. 2045, the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act of 2000, re: H-1B Visas. At 10:15 am there will be a cloture vote on amdt…

Measures Introduced: Five bills and three resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3040-3044, S. Res. 356-357, and S. Con. Res. 135. Page S8501 S. 3041, making appropriations for the…

Witnesses testified about the operation of the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the role of the Office of the General Counsel of the USDA in addressing…

Zell Miller, Democrat of Georgia, was sworn in to take the seat of the late Senator Paul Coverdell. Senator Miller paid tribute to Senator Coverdell in a speech. Measures Introduced:…

Measures Introduced: Twenty bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2922-2941, and S. Res. 343-344. Pages S7655-56 Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: S.…

Witnesses testified about two competing bills designed to ensure the accuracy of convictions in which the death penalty was imposed. The proposed legislation focused on the use of DNA tests…

Measures Introduced: Fourteen bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows; S. 2586-2599, and S. Res. 308. Pages S4190-91 Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: S. 2593,…

Senator Gordon Smith talked about the American presence in Kosovo and his role on the European Affairs Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He said that the U.S. must…

Measures Introduced: Seven bills and four resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2542-2548, S. Res. 305-307, and S. Con. Res. 112. Page S3916 Measures Reported: Reports were made as…

Panelists discussed issues regarding the United States foreign policy. Among the issues discussed was foreign aid given to small countries. After their prepared remarks, they responded to…

Senator Smith talked about the current debate over the fiscal year 2001 Budget Resolution. He also responded to viewer calls, faxes, and electronic mail.

The senators debated a variety of issues dealing with the 2001 federal budget. A dispute occurred within the committee over whether a supplemental fund should be included. This fund would…

Participants spoke about the problem of hate crimes and potential deterrences to hate crimes. Among the issues addressed were the use of the Internet to foment hate, media coverage of hate…

Witnesses testified about the impact of low inventories of crude oil on energy costs, especially in the Northeast and transportation industry. Among the issues addressed were the underlying…