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The Senate agreed to S.Res. 217, deploring the escalating violence in El Salvador; condemning the killing of innocent civilians, including six Jesuit priests; and calling for an immediate ce…
View in Congressional Chronicle169 viewsThe Senate agreed to S.Res. 217, deploring the escalating violence in El Salvador; condemning the killing of innocent civilians, including six Jesuit priests; and calling for an immediate ce…
View in Congressional Chronicle169 viewsThe Senate passed S. 1606 to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve the health of individuals who are members of minority groups and who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Senat…
View in Congressional Chronicle148 viewsAlfred Sikes, Chairman of the FCC, said that cable markets are not open markets due to the 1984 Cable Telecommunications Act allowing municipalities to grant monopoly franchises and limit co…
2,595 viewsJames Mooney, President & CEO, National Cable Television Association, talked about the factors that caused rate increases. He talked about operators that over charged consumers, emphasizing …
2,818 viewsfish and wildlife that depend upon such habitats. The Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2461, to authorize funds for FY90 and FY91.
View in Congressional Chronicle50 viewsThe Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2916, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans' Affairs and Housing and Urban Development. The Senate agreed to the conference…
View in Congressional Chronicle107 viewsSenators Simon, Dixon,and former Senator Eagleton, appeared as witnesses in a commodity futures trading hearing.
130 viewsThe Senate considered the budget resolution for fiscal year 1990.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,357 viewsThe Senate agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2788, making appropriations for the Department of the Interior and related agencies for FY90. The Senate tabled the Helms Amendment No. 991…
View in Congressional Chronicle167 viewsThe Senate passed S. 1726, to repeal Medicare catastrophic coverage provisions effective in years after 1989 and the supplemental Medicare premium.
View in Congressional Chronicle90 viewsThe Senate passed S. 1364 to establish a Joint Federal-State Commission on Policies and Programs Affecting Alaska Natives. The Senate passed S. 1709 to provide interim extensions of Departme…
View in Congressional Chronicle152 viewsThe Senate passed H.J.Res. 407, making continuing appropriations for FY90. The Senate passed H.R. 2916, making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban De…
View in Congressional Chronicle161 viewsThe Senate passed H.R. 2771, to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program and the Federal Crime Insurance Program through September 30, 1990. The Senate resumed consideration of H.R. …
View in Congressional Chronicle65 viewsSenate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for President George H.W. Bush’s nominee, General Colin Powell, to head the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Powell served as Ronald Reagan’…
525 viewsThe Senate resumed consideration of H.R. 3015, making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for FY90. The Senate began consideration of H.R. 2916, making a…
View in Congressional Chronicle53 viewsThe Senate continued to consider H.R. 3015, making appropriations for the Department of Transportation and related agencies for Fiscal Year 1990.
View in Congressional Chronicle192 viewsThe Senate passed several bills related to the protection of national scenic areas. The Senate began consideration of H.R. 3015, making appropriations for the Department of Transportation an…
View in Congressional Chronicle49 viewsSenator Slade Gorton III talked about the defense budget and answered viewer questions.
26 viewsThe Senate agreed to S.Res. 165, expressing the sense of the Senate regarding American hostages in Labanon. The Senate passed by voice S. 1153, to provide for the establishment of presumptio…
View in Congressional Chronicle161 viewsThe Senate Impeachment Trial Committee held an evidentiary hearing for the impeachment of Judge Alcee Hastings, who was charged with conspiracy to accept a bribe, perjury, and undermining th…
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