Senate Session
Debate on the Senate Floor began with the topic of banning hand guns to all private citizens and allowing only law enforcement officials to … read more
Debate on the Senate Floor began with the topic of banning hand guns to all private citizens and allowing only law enforcement officials to possess them. Child safety was the reasoning. The subject then moved onto S-3, Campaign Finance Reform. The bill is aimed at changing the laws in this country by proposing voluntary limits for congressional elections. The bill is supported by Democrats and the Clinton Administration. Republican argue that the bill encroaches on free speech and they object to the public financing for campaigns. close
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