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On March 19, 1979, C-SPAN transmitted live video of the U.S. House of Representatives in session. This was the first time the House permitted live television. The Senate followed seven years…

Association representatives spoke with reporters about congressional restrictions on foreign launching of U.S. satellites.

The commission heard testimony on the economic impact of defense base closures on affected communities in the sixth of seven hearings on the Department of Defense list of bases slated for cl…

Members of the Spacecause organization held a seminar to talk about political activism for space and space stations.

The House debated a funding bill for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and an economic sanction bill against South Africa. This is only a portion of the entire September 12,…

The committee heard testimony on NASA’s response to the Rogers Commission Challenger accident report.

The committee heard testimony from members of the Rogers Commission.

Representative Don Fuqua talked about his decision to retire from Congress after 24 years. He also talked about his career in politics.

Representative Don Foqua announced the space shuttle Challenger accident and a forthcoming congressional investigation. Committee members expressed their condolences and answered questions f…

The House debated raising the statutory limit on the public debt to $2.079 trillion.

The House debated rules for considering changes to the internal revenue law and a resolution to establish cooperative agreement between the United States and China concerning nuclear energy.…

The House debated a technology bill, a radioactive waste containment legislation, and a 3.4 percent cost-of-living increase for Veterans on disability. Note: There are video problems during…

The House met to debate amendments to the Food Stamp program.

The House met to debate amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act to including additional workers. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met to consider legislation providing $3 billion in emergency credit and debt adjustment to financially stressed farmers and ranchers. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Prime Minister Garret Fitzgerald of Ireland addressed a joint session of Congress.