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Sen. Moynihan, member of the Senate Finance committee, addresses the Natl. Academy of Social Insurance (NASI). Among the topics addressed is an insightful story behind the birth of Social Se…

The National Economic Commission held a meeting on econometric models presented by officials of the Congressional Budget Office. The models analyzed several deficit reduction plans and their…

Witnesses testified on ways to reduce the federal deficit.

A meeting of the National Economic Commission. They talked about Deficit Reductions and its implications.

Democratic Presidential Nominee, Governor Michael Dukakis D-Massachusetts, held a campaign rally in Forest Hills, New York. Entertainer, Cher and New York City Mayor, Ed Koch, were among the…

The Committee heard testimony on proposals to reform the federal welfare system. Note: There is a short break during the hearing.

The Senate passed H.R. 4211, to reauthorize the National Ocean Pollution Planning Act of 1978 for FY89 and FY90. The Senate passed H.R. 5287, to establish the Panama Canal Commission Compens…

The Senate passed H.R. 4030, to reauthorize and amend certain wildlife laws. The Senate passed H.R. 1801, to amend the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, to authorize f…

The Senate agreed to S.Res. 485, expressing the deep appreciation of the Senate to Robert C. Byrd for his dedication to the ideals of representative democracy and for his outstanding service…

The 100th United States Congress met for the 2nd session.

Members of the Senate Finance Committee met for the confirmation hearing on the nomination of Nicholas Brady to be the Secretary of the Treasury.

The Senate passed H.R. 4848, to enhance the competitiveness of American industry. The Senate concurred in the House amendment to H.R. 1860, to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Ac…

The Senate began consideration of H.R. 1158, to amend title VII of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968, to revise the procedures for the enforcement of fair housing.

The Senate extended their recess for an additional fifteen minutes in order to accommodate the Republican Party Conference.

The Senate passed H.R. 4793, to appropriate funds for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for FY89.

CR, pp. S8527-S8572. The Senate continued consideration of S. 2527, to require notification of plant closings and mass layoffs. The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 4775, to make appropr…