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Issues discussed in this Senate Session were Student Loans, the War powers Act for Bosnia, Government spending, Low-income energy assistance, and Defense Appropriations for 1996.

The U.S. Senate debated S1316, Safe Drinking Water Bill

The U.S. Senate met and, following a period of Morning Business during which time members gave speeches on any topic of their choosing, they continued debate on S.343 the Comprehensive Regul…

The Senate failed to invoke cloture on Henry Foster’s nomination for surgeon general. Members then resumed consideration of the Highway System Designation Act.

Following a meeting with President Clinton about the surgeon general nomination vote, several Republican Senators answered questions from the press.

The Senate continued consideration of the Highway System Designation Act.

The Senate began work on the fiscal year 1996 budget resolution. It called for almost $1 trillion in spending cuts over the course of seven years and aimed at reaching a balanced budget by t…

News events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers, interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators, and viewer’s participation.

Members of the Senate conducted morning business and then after that they debated on amendments of the Product Liability Act bill.

The Senate passed the Regulatory Transition Act. Members also began consideration of H.R. 1158, making emergency supplemental appropriations for additional disaster assistance.

The Senate continued debate on a defense spending bill that would provide $2 billion for unanticipated defense costs, including peacekeeping operations in Haiti and Kuwait. The money would c…

Senators paid tribute to Reverend Richard Halverson, who is retiring after 14 years as Senate chaplain.

After their party weekly party caucus, Republican senators talked to reporters about Senator Hatfield’s vote against the Balanced Budget Amendment and a possible censure for his action, incl…

Senators Bob Dole (R-KS), Hank Brown (R-CO), and Ben Nighthorse Campbell (D-CO) were joined by other Republican senators to announce Senator Campbell’s decision to join the Republican party.…

The Senate continued consideration of the balanced budget constitutional amendment, which would require Congress to balance the budget by 2002 or two years after ratification of the amendmen…

The Senate continued debate on a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

The Senate continued work on the unfunded mandate bill, which was included in the House Republicans' Contract with America headed by House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA). The legislation would…

President Clinton joined area residents in the Martin Luther King Commemorative Birthday Celebration. In his remarks, the president asked community members to think about why Dr. King lived,…

The Senate continued debate on the Congressional Coverage Act. The bill requires that civil rights and work safety laws apply to Congress.