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Former Representative Jim Wright (D-TX) talked about his experiences as Speaker of the House. Following his remarks he and former colleagues talked about his speakership, political style, an…

Farmers & Ranchers for Bush/Quayle '88 held a press conference announcing their support for their campaign.

Dan Quayle held a camapaign rally in Houston TX.

Platform speeches were given at the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Republican National Committee opened their 1988 National Convention.

The Platform Committee debated the party’s proposed issue policies and offered amendments. There are breaks during the program.

Foreign policy drafting session of the Republican Platform Committee in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The House debated rules for considering changes to the internal revenue law and a resolution to establish cooperative agreement between the United States and China concerning nuclear energy.…

The House met to consider legislation addressing food aid to and famine relief in Africa. Note: This is an incomplete program.

The House met to consider legislation addressing prescription drug prices, drug patent reform, and funding proposals. Members also discussed immigration reform and student loans. Note: This…

Republican Economic Platform Committee members debated proposals for the second day. During the breaks, telephone lines were open for viewer comments.

Members discussed several proposals being attached to a continuing resolution, including the financing of grants for college students, and an immigration bill. Note: This is an incomplete …

The House met to debate legislation concerning the solvency of Social Security. Note: This is not a complete program.

The House met and consider a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that early projections of elections results by the news media was harmful to the election process.

Members discussed several proposals being attached to a continuing resolution, including the financing of grants for college students, and an immigration bill. Due to the age of the original…