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The United States Senate met for morning business where members spoke on various topics. Members debated the Omnibus Continuing Resolution for FY'97. Continuing Resolutions fund government p…

Senators debated a merchant marine fisheries bill, before recessing subject to the call of the chair.

Afternoon session speeches were followed by a march by the Democratic women members of Congress.

First Lady Hillary Clinton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Former Governor Mario Cuomo (NY) and House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (MO) addressed the second day of the Democratic National Conventio…

Afternoon events at 1996 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Following a meeting with President Bill Clinton, Democratic members of Congress talked about the accomplishments of the 104th Congress.

Senators debated the conference report on welfare reform legislation that would allow states more control over the program and limit able-bodied persons to a lifetime limit of five years on …

Congressional Democrats talked with reporters about an agreement reached Wednesday on health care reform legislation. They took questions from reporters in the Capitol.

The senate is considering a bill to make changes to the federal welfare programs.

The U.S. Senate debated welfare reform. Issues under consideration included the family cap, church involvement in welfare distribution, and abstinence education in schools. The Senate passed…

The Senate met to debate the Welfare reform Bill.

The senate meets today to cover regular senate business the topics were open to their decisions.

Senate Democrat leaders talked about welfare reform, work requirements and child care. They wanted to separate Medicaid from welfare programs in proposed legislation. They took questions fro…

The Senate convened for a period of morning business, which allows members to make short speeches of their choice or introduce bills for further consideration. No votes were taken.

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

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