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The Senate Armed Services Committee considered the nomination of Victor Stello for Assistant Secretary of Energy for Defense Programs. They talked about Mr. Stello’s time at the Nuclear Regu…

The Senate agreed to S.Res. 217, deploring the escalating violence in El Salvador; condemning the killing of innocent civilians, including six Jesuit priests; and calling for an immediate ce…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the Handgun Waiting Period. The Bill discussed would require a seven day waiting period for the purchase of handguns.

The Senate passed S. 1606 to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of individuals who are members of minority groups and who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Senat…

The Senate passed H.R. 3660 relating to reform of Ethics in Government Act of 1978. H.R. 498 was passed, to strengthen law enforcement in Indian country. S. 1783 passed to improve Indian chi…

The Senate passed H.R. 3614 to amend the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 and to revise certain requirements relating to drug abuse education and prevention programs. H.R. 3611 …

Senators Ted Kennedy, and Barbara A. Mikulski spoke at the AFL-CIO Biannual Convention

The Senate passed S. 1838 Agricultural Commodities Programs to establish or modify research, promotion, and consumer education programs for certain agricultural commodities. The Senate began…

The senate considered amendments and voted on an amendment to strike the Department of State authorization waivers to H.R. 2991, the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciar…

The Democratic Congressional Leadership talked about the 1989 Minimum Wage Agreement.

The Senate held a special session to debate and vote on House Resolution 3385, a bill that would provide assistance for free and fair elections in Nicaragua.

The Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2788, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for FY90. The Senate tabled the Helms Amendment No. 991…

The Senate passed S. 1726, to repeal Medicare catastrophic coverage provisions effective in years after 1989 and the supplemental Medicare premium.

The Senate passed H.R. 2978, to amend section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to protect the physical integrity of the flag. Senate passed S.1735, to provide authorization for anti-drug…

The Senate began consideration of H.R. 2978, to amend section 700 of title 18, United State Code, to protect the physical integrity of the flag. Biden/Thurmond Amendment to H.R. 2978 was ado…

The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Gene McNary to be INS Commissioner. Members questioned Mr. McNary about his administrative skills and his command of immig…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussed the U.S. policy options in South Africa. In 1986 the U.S. passed a comprehensive anti-apartheid act, which is believed to have helped decreas…

The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee, Chaired by Sen Joseph Biden Jr. D-Delaware, heard testimony in a continuing series of drug policy hearings. Witnesses discussed national efforts to inhibit…

The committee conducted a third hearing on death penalty legislation. The proceedings focused on race discrimination and capital sentencing decisions in jurisdictions throughout the United S…