National Energy Policy
Participants talked about the Bush administration’s proposals for a national energy policy and Congressional efforts to address energy demand, rising gas prices, energy infrastructure, and c…
64 viewsParticipants talked about the Bush administration’s proposals for a national energy policy and Congressional efforts to address energy demand, rising gas prices, energy infrastructure, and c…
64 viewsThe U.S. Senate continued consideration of the Family and Medical Leave Bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle360 viewsIn an excerpt from the Senate session, Senators debated the War Powers Act. The Senate was considering its response to attacks on U.S. vessels in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War. T…
222 viewsThe Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed debate on a Department of Justice authorization bill.
View in Congressional Chronicle466 viewsMembers of the Senate Intelligence Committee continued to question Robert Gates during Day 1 of his confirmation hearing for the position of CIA Director. Mr. Gates responded to questions ab…
454 viewsThe committee heard testimony in the first day of confirmation hearings for Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gates, nominated to become Director of Central Intelligence. Mr. Gates had…
443 viewsThe three candidates for the Republican nomination for governor debated. Among the topics they addressed were oil and natural gas industry issues, the state of the economy, and the role of l…
1,644 viewsGovernor Murkowski addressed a joint session of the state legislature about a shutdown of oil pipelines operated by British Petroleum due to concerns over oil leaks and environmental safety.…
70 viewsRepublican and Democratic Senators paid tribute to Senator Thurmond to his 41 years and 10 months of service, which breaks the record of Carl Hayden from Arizona. They talked about their rel…
157 viewsS.J.Res. 2, S.Res. 11, and S.Res. 12 were introduced. S.Res. 11, to commend the Secretary General of the United Nations was passed, as well as S.Res. 12, calling upon President Gorbachev to …
View in Congressional Chronicle456 viewsIn an open session Secretary Leavitt, a former governor of Utah, talked about the federal-state partnership and the problems with Medicaid costs. Mr. Aaron and Mr. Butler also talked about h…
70 viewsParticipating by remote connection, Governor Frank Murkowski, Republican from Alaska, talked about energy sources, economy, and other national issues. He is in town this week to attend the N…
53 viewsGovernor Frank Murkowski gave his annual State of the State Address for Alaska.
75 viewsMembers of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy testified before the Senate Science Committee about their recommendations and findings. They asserted that the oceans are “in a state of crisis…
214 viewsGovernor Frank Murkowski named his daughter, Lisa Murkowski, to fill his seat in the U.S. Senate. Ms. Murkowski talked briefly about her ideals and goals.
303 viewsGovernors and Republican leaders talked about homeland security as well as responding to terrorist attacks or catastrophic events. Among the topics they addressed were interagency communicat…
51 viewsSenator Barkley was sworn in today. He was appointed by Governor Ventura to fill Senator Wellstone’s seat until the 108th Congress begins on January 3, 2003.
View in Congressional Chronicle410 viewsBefore an audience in the Sydney Lawrence Theater at Alaska Performing Arts Center, the candidates debated many issues, including the state budget, management of natural resources, and highw…
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