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The Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony from Exxon chair L.G. Rawl and others two weeks after the March 24, 1989, Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska’s Prince William Sound.

The Senate considered bills addressing product liability laws, a Whitewater Committee extension, and grazing fees.

President Bill Clinton signed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in a ceremony attended by bipartisan leaders and telecommunications administrators. Vice President Al Gore, President Clinton…

After passing the telecommunications conference report, Senators talked to reporters about the implications of the legislation, including its effects on rural areas.

The Senate debated and voted on the Farm Policy as well as various other bills.

The Senate considered a bill that would terminate the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC).

Conferees from the House and Senate commerce committees debated the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Telecommunications Reform Act of 1995. Both bills are designed to…

The committee examined ways to restrict the airing of violent television shows in the home. Members of Congress first talked about legislation they intend to introduce which would require te…

The Senate passed the 1996 Telecommunications Act.

The Senate continued consideration of telecommunications legislation that would allow phone companies to compete with cable companies for cable subscribers.

The Senate continued consideration of telecommunications legislation that would allow phone companies to compete with cable companies for cable subscribers.

The Senate considered telecommunications legislation that would allow phone companies to compete with cable companies for cable subscribers.

The Senate continued work on the telecommunications deregulation bill, which would end restriction on phone companies from competing with cable companies for cable subscribers.

The Senate continued work on the telecommunication deregulation bill.

U.S. Senate members continued working on the Telecommunications Deregulation bill.

The Senate debated and passed an anti-terrorism bill. Members debated other bills as well.

Following prepared remarks about telecommunications legislation, the participants answered questions from the audience.

The U.S. Senate met to debate the FY '96 Budget Resolution.

Members of the Senate conducted morning business and then after that they debated on amendments of the Product Liability Act bill.

The Senate met to debate the Product Liability Bill, which aims to reduce product liability lawsuits and cap punitive damages. Senators also offered a resolution praising FBI actions after t…