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Republican members of Congress held a campaign rally promoting a policy agenda called “A Contract with America.” More than 300 Republican candidates and challengers attended the rally. Feat…

Elections and swearing-in of the members for the 102nd Congress were shown. Rep. Foley (D-WA) was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Rep. Gephardt (D-MO) and Rep. Mic…

Elections for the 101st Congress was shown. Rep. Jim Wright (D-TX) was elected Speaker of the House. Party leaders were announced and an election of other House officers was held.

Former Republican House Speaker Michel hosted the unveiling of a portrait of former Republican House Speaker Gingrich who was praised for his leadership. Speaker Hastert and others also hono…

Representative Fred Upton (R-Michigan) moderated a discussion on the close split in the 107th Congress and its impact on President Bush’s agenda. Former Labor Secretary Bill Brock, former Ho…

The House of Representatives took up H.R. 2094, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Improvement Act, which provided new funds for the FDIC and strengthened oversight of banks and thrif…

Actor and comedian Bob Hope was honored by Congress by being recognized as an honorary member of the armed forces. Mr. Hope is famous for having entertained United States troops during wars …

House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA) and other Republican House members talked with reporters about an agreement reached Wednesday on health care reform legislation. They took questions from t…

Television and print journalists of the Washington Press Club Foundation gathered to honor members of Congress and raise money for foundation programs in this 52nd annual event that featured…

In the last official commemorations of the 50th anniversary of World War II, members of Congress, the Clinton administration, veterans, and other guests paid tribute to all those who served …

Panelists spoke about the House leaders over the past 200 years, their personalities, and their leadership styles. After several political figures, there were two panels, one in the 19th cen…

The Capitol Hill Club, which is associated with the Republicans, unveiled its portrait of former President George H.W. Bush to add to its collection of Republican presidential portraits. Eve…

The National Republican Congressional Committee paid a tribute to incoming House Speaker Newt Gingrich. The participants spoke at a dinner to salute Rep. Gingrich and to celebrate the Repub…

Texas gubernatorial campaign coverage included background information on the state and candidates, the issues, and the status of the race. Campaign commercials released nationally by the Rep…

Maryland gubernatorial and Georgia gubernatorial and congressional campaigns coverage included background on the states and the candidates, the issues and the status of the races.

The House passed a resolution on House Employee Protection Laws.

The House met to consider the American Heritage Areas Bill, the GATT International Trade Agreement, and U.S. Troops in Haiti.

Members began the day with the Fiscal Year 1995 Defense Department Spending Bill H R 4650. This Bill provides $243.6 Billion dollars for the Defense Department, an increase of $3.5 billion o…

Cokie Roberts and Charlie Gibson hosted the tribute to House Minority Leader Robert Michel of Illinois. First elected to Congress in 1957, Representative Michel served in World War II, and t…