Media Effects on Political Process
Sen. Kennedy discussed the press, politics, and public policy. Sen. Kennedy shared his concern that the media and its coverage of the presidential race was demeaning the democratic process.
149 viewsSen. Kennedy discussed the press, politics, and public policy. Sen. Kennedy shared his concern that the media and its coverage of the presidential race was demeaning the democratic process.
149 viewsThe Senate began consideration of H.R. 5210, to prevent the manufacturing, distribution, and use of illegal drugs. The Senate concurred in the amendment of the House to S. 1236, to reauthori…
View in Congressional Chronicle233 viewsThe Senate began consideration of S. 2238, to make technical corrections relating to the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
View in Congressional Chronicle97 viewsDuring a farewell luncheon for Senate Majority Leader Robert Byrd (D-WV) a number of members spoke on the Senator and his service. Speakers included, Senate Minority Leader Bob Dole (R-KS), …
389 viewsThe Senate House labor subcommittee held a session that discussed discrimination against the disabled.
362 viewsThe U.S. Senate debated S. 837, the Minimum Wage Bill, legislation that would increase the hourly minimum wage from $3.35 to $4.55 over a three-year period. The Democrats argued for the pass…
181 viewsThe Senate session continued with consideration of S. 837, the minimum wage bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle64 viewsC-SPAN phone lines were opened for viewer reations following the 1988 Presidential debate at Wake Forest University.
163 viewsThe Senate Labor & Human Resources Committee held a confirmation hearing for Lauro Cavazos, Department of Education nominee. Committee chairman Ted Kennedy congratulated outgoing committee s…
118 viewsThe Senate convened for legislative business.
View in Congressional Chronicle226 viewsA segment of the floor proceedings of the U.S. Senate featured the return of Senator Joseph Biden (D-DE) to the chamber following surgery for a brain aneurysm. Members from both parties spok…
1,053 viewsSenate floor debate on the Nomination of Richard Thornburgh to be the next U.S. Attorney General.
39 viewsThe Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing for Richard Thornburgh, President Ronald Reagan’s nominee to be the U.S. Attorney General.
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