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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…

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Urban Economic Policy Committee heard testimony from staff members of both the House and the Senate committees on the budget, representatives of the U.S. Census…

Mayor Corrada del Rio talked about hosting the 1986 Conference of Mayors meeting and what it means to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The Conference President and host city Mayor welcomed the press and provided an overview to the 54th annual meeting. They answered reporters' questions.

Mayors discussed and voted on conference resolutions.

Mayor Ernest Morial talked about the need for federal investment in the urban partnerships. The past and current mayors of San Juan, Puerto Rico, also spoke to the audience.

The House met and considered a resolution expressing the sense of congress that early projections of elections results by the news media was harmful to the election process. Note: This is a…

Members debated legislation pertaining to organ transplants. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Members debated providing military aid to El Salvador. Due to the age of the original tapes, footage is intermittent and missing.

Members debated legislation pertaining to organ transplants.