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Commerce Secretary Ron Brown spoke at the opening of the Office of Economic Conversion Information. The office will focus on the needs of communities, industries, and workers affected by cha…

The House met to complete their legislative business before Thanksgiving. They debated legislation on campaign finance reform, which would set limits on campaign donations and on Congression…

The United States House of Representatives convened for a rare Sunday session to finalize business before adjourning for the holidays. They worked on 13 bills under suspension of the rules, …

The House Foreign Affairs subcommittee heard testimony on the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation conference to be held later this week in Seattle. Witnesses Joan Spero, Under Secretary of Sta…

The U.S. House of Representatives debated legislation concerning the extension of unemployment benefits, as well as a resolution to remove U.S. troops from Somalia.

Following their closed-door meeting, Representatives met with reporters and discussed the Democratic caucus plans concerning campaign finance reform. Representative Richard Gephardt (D-MO), …

The House Foreign Affairs Committee debated on the ongoing operation in Somalia and the prospects for a total withdrawal in the coming months. Following debate, the members voted on the reso…

Following speeches, the House of Representatives considered the FY '94 Transportation Appropriations Bill. Before making the vote official, the House recessed in order to wait for a quorum.

A vote on President Clinton’s Budget Reconciliation Plan and FY '94 Agriculture Appropriations Bill.

Several 1994 authorization bills are discussed. The Bills included NASA, The National Maritime Administration, and the Coast Guard.

The House completed the authorization bill for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA.) The bill would fund the Space Shuttle program, the National Aerospace Plane, and plan…

U.S. House of Representatives session on June 15, 1993 with one-minute speeches and debate on the “Striker Replacement” Bill and Foreign Aid Authorization.

The House’s first act was to vote on a motion to approve the previous day’s journal, which passed. They then moved on to one minute speeches, and then continued work on the Legislative Branc…

House of Representatives Committee on Rules hearing on the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 1994.

United States House of Representatives session May 25, 1993 with debate on American Troops in Somalia.

President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore and Democratic congressional leaders spoke to a group of students on the White House lawn to introduce the Clinton administration’s campaign fi…

United States House of Representatives took up three suspension bills dealing with Veteran Affairs and Gun permits for armored car personal. Members also gave one minute special order speec…

Spending allocation must be allowed House Republicans are expected to introduce a substitute ammendment.to the line-item veto bill

The House met to swear in the newest member, Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi). Members also took up six bills, including the adding of land to several national landmarks.