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Witnesses testified in favor of establishing an executive level Department of Veterans' Affairs. Areas investigated include the cost of administering a new department and how that added cost…

Senator John Heinz of Pennsylvania (R) spoke the Annual Bankers Conference of the American Gas Association on the budget and trade deficits. Senator Heinz expressed his concern about the dan…

The Senate debated and passed H.R. 3030, the Farm Credit Act, to give assistance to the ailing Farm Credit System. Also, the Omnibus Veterans' Benefits and Services Act of 1987 was passed, i…

CR. pp, S16907-S17076. The Senate extended the Federal Housing Administration’s authority to insure home mortgages by passing H.J. Res. 104. Debate continued over the Farm Credit Act of 1987…

CR, pp. S15951-S16034. The Senate passed the continuing appropriations bill, H.J. Res. 394, to make further appropriations for the government for fiscal year 1988, effective through December…

Following members' statements, Chairman David Ruder testified on the recent stock market crash. Note: There is a short break during the program.

The Senate special committee on aging heard testimony on the proposed Medicare part B premium increase. Witnesses included representatives from the AMA, AARP, and the White House, among othe…

CR, pp. S15379-S15533. The Senate passed H.R. 2890, to appropriate funds for the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 1988.

The Senate continued debate on S.1127, the Catastrophic Health Care bill. An amendment by Representative John Heinz (R-PA) had already been debated for several hours before members returned.

By 42 yeas to 58 nays, the Senate rejected the nomination of Robert H. Bork, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Senators Biden, Cranston, Hatch, Heinz, Metzenbaum and Thurmond offered their thoughts on the Senate vote that defeated the nominee Judge Robert Bork to be an Associate Justice on the Suprem…

The Senate committee held the confirmation hearing for Alan Greenspan for the position of Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Witnesses testified about prosecuting insider trading cases and possible changes to the current laws.

Witnesses testified on the statute covering the use of independent counsels. Note: This is an incomplete program. The audio is missing from the first hour.

Senator John Heinz discussed trade legislation. He answered questions from viewers.

Witnesses testified on hostile corporate takeovers, the junk bond market and other financial markets. Note: This is an incomplete program.

Witnesses testified on the effects of catastrophic health treatments and coverage through private insurance, medicare and social security.

Witnesses testified on the solvency of banks and other financial services institutions. Note: This is an incomplete program.