A hearing was held on two steroids legislations, the Clean Sports Act as well as the Professional Sports Integrity and Accountability Act. Witnesses in two panels discussed measures that wou…
535 viewsThe Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on digital television. Witnesses testified about the future of broadcasting, dual must-carry and multicasting regulat…
235 viewsThe Senate confirmed John G. Roberts, Jr., of Maryland, to be Chief Justice of the United States. The final vote was 78 to 22.
View in Congressional Chronicle638 viewsIn the morning session of a day-long forum, representatives from a variety of interests including the cable industry, broadcasters, government agencies, television ratings services, and spec…
530 viewsA hearing was held on the liability of file-sharing software companies. Witnesses testified about the practice of file sharing, the use of various software and communication technology for d…
317 viewsThe National Air Traffic Controllers Association held its annual legislative conference with a dual focus. It emphasized the role it wants to play in shaping the future of air traffic contro…
98 viewsThe Senate voted on various spending measures. A cloture vote on Department of Defense appropriations, as well as a parliamentary challenges to various legislation, were considered the morni…
View in Congressional Chronicle621 viewsThe Senate convenes and proceeds to Executive Session to resume consideration of the nomination of John G. Roberts, Jr. to be Chief Justice of the United States.
View in Congressional Chronicle149 viewsOil company executives talked about fuel and gasoline pricing, the state of petroleum supplies and infrastructure in the U.S., and the recent impact of Gulf Coast hurricanes on the industry.…
609 viewsThe Senate convened and began a period of morning business. Thereafter, the Senate proceeded to consideration of H.J.Res. 72.
View in Congressional Chronicle265 viewsThe Senate continued consideration of H.R. 6, the Energy bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle337 viewsThe Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on reauthorizing Amtrak funding of $2 billion over the…
222 viewsThe Senate concluded consideration of the nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to be United States Circuit Judge for the D.C. Circuit, voting 56 to 43 in favor of confirmation. Senators then be…
View in Congressional Chronicle285 viewsSupreme Court Nominee Judge John Roberts spent his third day on Capitol Hill meeting with senators. Following meetings with Judge Roberts, Senators Durbin and Sessions talked with report…
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