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Senators debated the nomination of Dr. David Satcher to the office of Surgeon General. The Senate later approved the nomination 63-35. This portion of debate was from the final hour of proce…

Members of the U.S. Senate met to debate on removing of the tobacco legislation and the manner in which it was done. Alternative legislation to curb teen smoking was also explored, as well a…

Participants talked about the importance of their faith and about the need for strong statesmen who look to their Christian faith for guidance. Representative Armey then received an award fo…

In his second day of testimony before the Judiciary Committee, Mr. Ashcroft answered questions about a variety of issues including abortion, gun control and civil rights. He said that despit…

Following extensive opening statements by committee members, Mr. Ashcroft was introduced by Senators Carnahan, Hutchison, and Bond. Mr. Ashcroft testified about his nomination as attorney ge…

President-elect Bush announced the nomination of Former Senator John Ashcroft as attorney general. Following the announcement they answered questions from reporters.

Senator Ashcroft focused his remarks on the recent allegations that President Clinton had an affair with a White House intern, lied about it and encouraged others to lie about it. Senator As…

Measures Introduced: One bill and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3275, and S. Res. 385-386. Page S11739 Home Ownership Expansion Act: Senate passed H.R. 5640, to expand…

Senator John Ashcroft (R-Missouri) said that he is seriously considering running for the presidency. He talked about his childhood and about his family. He also described the history of his …

Barbara Bush spoke to supporters about her son’s presidential campaign. Among the topics she addressed were the strength of the campaign advisors, Governor George W. Bush’s record in Texas, …

Measures Introduced: Eight bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3219-3226, S. Res. 380, and S. Con. Res. 153. Page S10801 Measures Reported: Reports were made as foll…

Incumbent Republican Senator John Ashcroft debated his Democratic opponent Governor Mel Carnahan on state and national issues.

Government officials and industry experts testified about the recent Federal Trade Commission report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The report criticized the entertainment i…

On the lawn of the Capitol, members of Congress and religious leaders hold a protest during Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s address to Congress. The demonstration is to oppose t…

The Senate is expected to take up H.R. 4444, the U.S.-China Relations Act of 2000, and H.R. 4733, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill. H.R. 4444 would confer Permanent Norma…

Measures Introduced: Twenty bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2922-2941, and S. Res. 343-344. Pages S7655-56 Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: S. …

Measures Introduced: Twenty-two bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2812-2833, and S. Res. 330-331. Pages S6120-21 Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: …

Measures Introduced: Fourteen bills and two resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 2766-2779, and S. Res. 326-327. Pages S5662-63 Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: …

Measures Introduced: Fifteen bills and one resolution were introduced, as follows: S. 2732-2746, and S. Con. Res. 123. Pages S5240-41 Measures Reported: Reports were made as follows: …