Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
Nelson Mandela was honored by American leaders for his effort to promote racial equality in South Africa. They praised him for continual work for freedom and the end to apartheid. For his…
830 viewsNelson Mandela was honored by American leaders for his effort to promote racial equality in South Africa. They praised him for continual work for freedom and the end to apartheid. For his…
830 viewsThe House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.
View in Congressional Chronicle859 viewsFirst lady Hillary Rodham Clinton testified about the president’s health care proposal. Ms. Clinton led the president’s health care task force responsible for the design of the proposal.…
259 viewsSecretary Powell testified about Iraq’s history of violating United Nations resolutions and made the case for future military action against Iraq. Among the issues he addressed were…
149 viewsThe House voted to expel Ohio Representative James Traficant for violation of House ethics rules. Ethics Committee members and others presented their cases prior to the final vote of 420 to…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,366 viewsWitnesses testified about proposed changes in tax law to allow more latitude for religious and charitable organizations to lobby for various programs.
97 viewsWitnesses testified about proposals to provide prescription medication programs through Medicare. Among the issues they addressed were the costs of medicine and funding Medicare.
200 viewsWitnesses testified about the Internal Revenue Service budget, tax filing, audit practices, and operational and performance goals of the IRS.
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