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Some of the nation’s governors and others discussed the 1996 report titled, “Building a Nation of Leaders.” The bipartisan panel was set up six years ago to follow the progress of the Goals…

Two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee reacted to President Bill Clinton’s announcement that U.S. troops would remain in Bosnia through June 1998 and his decision to send troops …

U.S. Senate opened up with prayer and then onto morning business. Discussion included FAA Reauthorization and National Park Lands.

The Senate continued debate on a Merchant Marine Bill, which would keep about 50 privately owned ships on retainer for national security needs.

Senators debated a merchant marine fisheries bill, before recessing subject to the call of the chair.

The U.S. Senate opened with prayer by Rev. Lloyd Oglivie, Senate Chaplain. The Senate members debated the Foreign Aid Spending bill with 30 minutes on each side. The Senate voted on over 5 a…

In the third of a series of forums on the Democratic “Families First” agenda, House and Senate Democrats heard testimony concerning proposals for $1500 per year for the first two years of po…

The Senate met to debate the Welfare reform Bill.

Congressional Democrats sponsored a second hearing as part of their “Families First” agenda. Witnesses testified about pension funds and employee losses when companies go bankrupt. Senator B…

United States Senate Session on July 10, 1996 with debate on FY 1997 Defense Authorization Bill, Workplace Issues, Right to Work Act.

The Senate continued work on a fiscal year 1997 national defense authorization bill, voting on a series of amendments. Members also unanimously approved a bill making it easier for the feder…

The Senate failed to limit debate on a campaign finance reform bill. Thereafter, lawmakers resumed consideration of the fiscal year 1997 national defense authorization bill.

The Senate confirmed three Federal Reserve Board nominations: Alan Greenspan, for a third term as board chair; and Laurence Meyer and Alice Rivlin, members of the board. Members also continu…

The Senate continued debate on the fiscal year 1997 national defense authorization bill.

The Senate continued debate on three Federal Reserve nominations, including Alan Greenspan’s re-nomination for a third term as board chair.

Following a period of morning business, the Senate resumed debate on a balanced budget constitutional amendment. In 1995, the Senate defeated this bill 65-35, as constitutional amendments re…