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On the last day before the 1996 election, President Bill Clinton addressed Iowa supporters. First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton talked about breast cancer research while Senator Harkin talked…

The race between incumbent Republican Senator Larry Pressler and Democratic Representative Tim Johnson was profiled through coverage of a Pressler stop at a lumber yard in Hill City and Rep.…

C-SPAN’s Road to the Capital focused on the Minnesota Senate race between Democrat Senator Paul Wellstone and Republican Rudy Boschwitz, the man whom he defeated in 1990. Mr. Boschwitz campa…

In their only debate, Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), who is seeking a third term, and Rep. Jim Lightfoot (R-Iowa) debated state and national issues before a live studio and television audience…

Republican incumbent Senator Smith and his Democratic challenger, Dick Swett were shown campaigning and debating in New Hampshire. Mr. Elrick also discussed the New Hampshire gubernatorial c…

After a Quorum Call, the Senate took up debate for a Temporary Spending Bill to fund the US Government.

Congressional, senatorial and gubernatorial candidates spoke to the 1996 Democratic Convention delegates.

President Bill Clinton talked with reporters about an effort by business leaders to promote fair labor practices in their factories. He answered questions from the press about the trade agre…

Senator Daschle and Rep. Gephardt, who were joined by other Democratic legislators and citizens in Detroit, Houston, Sacramento and Des Moines by satellite, discussed a Democratic legislativ…

The Senate confirmed three Federal Reserve Board nominations: Alan Greenspan, for a third term as board chair; and Laurence Meyer and Alice Rivlin, members of the board. Members also continu…

The Senate continued debate on three Federal Reserve nominations, including Alan Greenspan’s re-nomination for a third term as board chair.

The Senate approved the fiscal year 1997 budget resolution conference report. Members also began consideration of several Federal Reserve nominations.

The Senate continued consideration of a fiscal year 1997 budget plan.

The Senate continued consideration of a fiscal year 1997 budget resolution.

Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) talked about the slow pace of legislation in the U.S. Senate. He criticized Senator Bob Dole (R-KS) for not allowing a vote on the minimum wage.

For the second time, the Senate voted against ending debate on the White House Travel Office Legal Payments Act. Following the vote, members debated the Senate agenda and procedure. Debate c…