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In an excerpt, Senator Bob Packwood (R-OR) gave his resignation speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate. After his announcement, several of his colleagues paid tribute to him. He resigned aft…

The Senate met to work on the Welfare Reform Bill. This bill would place more restrictions on non-citizens who receive federal social services.

Senator Packwood delivered his resignation speech at o’clock.

The Senate continued debating a welfare reform bill that would end the federal guarantee of welfare payments to poor families. Members also began debate on the fiscal year 1996 Interior appr…

The Senate continued debating a welfare reform bill that would end the federal guarantee of welfare payments to poor families.

The Senate continued work on a welfare reform bill that would end the federal guarantee of welfare payments to poor families.

The Senate voted to invoke cloture on legislation to provide a tax deduction on health insurance for the self-employed. The bill would allow people who are self-employed to deduct a portion …

The Senate began debating legislation to provide a tax deduction on health insurance for the self-employed. The bill would allow people who are self-employed to deduct a portion of the cost …

Vice President Al Gore, governors, and members of Congress talked to reporters about President Clinton’s plan for welfare reform. They spoke about moving people from welfare to work, parenta…

Committee members heard testimony from committee chairmen Democratic leaders about their budget requests for committee operations and staffing. The first witnesses were the Chairman and Rank…

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

The United States Senate met for Morning Business. They also discussed the Gatt Trade Agreement.

The U.S. Senate met and began debate on the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) took his oath of office after the resignation of Senator David Boren (D-OK). T…

President Bill Clinton told reporters that his administration had moved one step closer toward gaining broad bipartisan support for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) treaty. …

The participants discussed the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). They were speaking on behalf of passing GATT in the lame duck session opening at the end of November.

On this day, The Senate was scheduled to resume debate on the Health Care Reform Bill proposed by Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell (D-Maine). The bill aims to cover 95% of Americans by…

Senators continued to work on Health Care Reform.

This recording of the US SENATE addressed the HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL. Senators spoke about health care reform legislation and the provisions of the bill they want to amend. Prominent …

Senators Daniel Moynihan(D-New York) and Bob Packwood(R-Oregon) briefed the press concerning the progress of the health care reform legislation and the effect the House vote on the crime bil…

The Unites States Senate continued to debate Heath care legislation. Discussing the bill proposed by Majority Leader George Mitchell of Maine. Senator Mitchell promised to have Senators work…