Education Bill
Members met to resolve differences and finalize an education bill to be sent to the president. The legislation would authorize $26.5 billion for public primary and secondary education, requi…
4,479 viewsMembers met to resolve differences and finalize an education bill to be sent to the president. The legislation would authorize $26.5 billion for public primary and secondary education, requi…
4,479 viewsSecretary Chao testified about President Bush’s plan to assist workers displaced by the September 11th terrorist attacks. Among the topics she addressed were private and public disaster assi…
94 viewsHouse Transportation Subcommittee hearing on airline and airport security. Rep. John Mica (R-Florida) chaired the Subcommittee. Patricia Friend, International President of the Association of…
326 viewsAirline executives testified about the effect of the terrorist attacks on their industry and requested financial aid from the federal government.
352 viewsMembers met to resolve differences in versions of education legislation. Among the issues addressed were accountability standards, teacher training and education, and school funding.
139 viewsPrior to a conference meeting to resolve legislative differences, Education Secretary Rod Paige and House Members spoke to reporters about education legislation. Among the issues they addres…
64 viewsMembers of the House Transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta in a hearing on the anticipated opening of the US Mexican border to Mexican based…
63 viewsHouse Transportation Subcommittee held a hearing on Residential Moving Industry. The House transportation Subcommittee heard testimony from guest of the moving industries.
112 viewsThe House convened, starting a new legislative day. The Speaker designated the Honorable E. Clay Shaw Jr. to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Today’s prayer was offered by B…
View in Congressional Chronicle898 viewsWitnesses testified about the impacts of the use of cell phones and other electronic devices on highway safety. Among the topics they addressed were potential restrictions on the use of hand…
181 viewsFORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Gibbons asked unanimous consent that the proceedings had during the recess be printed in the Congressional Record and that all Members and former…
View in Congressional Chronicle342 viewsSecretary Mineta testified about traffic congestion at airports and highways, impacts of the congestion on the economy, and potential solutions to the problems.
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