Congressional Term Limits
In an excerpt, members debated a constitutional amendment on congressional term limits.
210 viewsIn an excerpt, members debated a constitutional amendment on congressional term limits.
210 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 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 views---------- THIS REF ID STILL NEEDS PARTS ADDED --- ---------- OPENING PROCEDURES --- The House convened, starting a new legislative day. Today’s prayer was offered by His Holin…
View in Congressional Chronicle758 viewsMr. Lew testified about President Clinton’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2001 which included a plan to pay off the national debt by 2013, provided increased funds for education and health…
147 viewsThe House considers appropriations legislation and amendments to the Social Security Act.
View in Congressional Chronicle400 viewsThe House worked on education funding. They voted on and passed a bill that would convert 31 educational programs to block grants giving states more leeway on how to spend that money. A vote…
View in Congressional Chronicle450 viewsThe U.S. House met, debated, and voted on a series of appropriations bills, including the Transportation Spending Bill. Before debate, the members participated in one minute speeches where m…
View in Congressional Chronicle623 viewsThe United States House of Representatives opened up with some messages - H.R. 2870 - Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 which the House Requested. The House proceeded with 15 minutes …
View in Congressional Chronicle548 viewsHouse Budget Committee members heard testimony regarding President Clinton’s budget proposal for fiscal year 1999. The president released the budget, which is nearly one and three-quarters o…
63 viewsHouse National Security Committee members heard testimony from Defense Secretary William Cohen and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Henry Shelton on the fiscal year 1999 defense budget…
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