Stealth Reconstruction
Glen Browder, former U.S. congressman from Alabama, argues that the civil rights movement in the South was not exclusively marked by struggles between blacks and white. Instead, he presents…
354 viewsGlen Browder, former U.S. congressman from Alabama, argues that the civil rights movement in the South was not exclusively marked by struggles between blacks and white. Instead, he presents…
354 viewsGlen Browder talked about his book Stealth Reconstruction and southern politics during the civil rights movement. He is a former U.S. Representative from Alabama, and his book is about…
71 viewsParticipants talked about the future of American political and social institutions. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of populist movements, initiatives and referenda, and the role…
72 viewsThe House met for a brief Pro Forma session in which there were Special Order Speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle24 viewsHouse Representatives entertained one minute requests and Special Order Speeches.
View in Congressional Chronicle14 viewsThe U.S. House debated the Farm Bill and attached amendments.
View in Congressional Chronicle265 viewsHouse Democratic Members briefed reporters on their efforts to bring an alternative balanced budget proposal to the House floor. They are calling on the leadership to allow twenty hours of…
34 viewsThe subcommittee heard testimony from Defense Department officials and others on the demilitarization of stockpiled chemical munitions. The Defense Department plans to burn chemical weapons in nine…
103 viewsU.S. House members debate a budget plan proposed by President Clinton.
View in Congressional Chronicle258 viewsThe U.S. House is returning from a recess. The House opened up with prayer and then went to one-minute speeches. The House session included debates on the FY '96 spending bill, the spending…
View in Congressional Chronicle171 viewsThe U.S. House of Representatives continued debate on the Budget Reconciliation Bill, which would cover seven years and change discretionary spending limits for FY'96-'98 and create new…
View in Congressional Chronicle231 viewsA group of Democratic representatives known as the Coalition briefed reporters about their compromise budget proposal. Several representatives talked about the details of the differences among…
45 viewsThe House debated the closure of 79 and the scale back of 26 U.S. Military Bases. An independent commission, created by Congress, produced the list of bases to close or realign. Up front costs…
View in Congressional Chronicle123 viewsRepresentative members debate on legislative business on the U.S. House floor.
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