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Witnesses testified about future national security threats to the U.S. and about strategies to confront the threats. Among the issues they discussed were the threats posed by terrorist…

House Session

The House conducted Morning Hour Speeches, a period when members may speak for up to five minutes on the topic of their choosing.

The U.S. House of Representatives met for morning business. Each party was limited to 30 minutes and each member was limited to 5 minutes of floor speeches.

Members debated various measures concerning military action against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia. They voted 290-139 not to withdraw U.S. forces from the region. They voted 427-2 against a…

The U.S. House of Representatives debated a constitutional amendment on tax limitations and also debated some issues on benefits for the military personnel serving in Yugoslavia.

The house was in session and hearing a debate on the fiscal budget.

Members debated bills and resolutions, including a resolution declaring the House’s support for U.S. military forces engaged in an air campaign against Serbian forces in Yugoslavia. The…

The U.S. House of Representatives engaged in One Minute Speeches, Special Order Speeches, and debated funding for a variety of House Committee operating budgets.

Undersecretary Slocombe and General Clark testified that NATO forces might be used to strike Serbian forces in Kosovo should Serbian leadership not sign peace accords negotiated in France.…

The House convened to debate and discuss issues on the future of social security. Other topic of debate included pear exports, Amish teens and woodshops, small business disaster loans, and…

Witnesses testified before the House Armed Services Committee about military readiness and capability. Of particular concern were recruitment and retention of skilled and qualified…