http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/60352 William Gray's recent appearances from the C-SPAN networks en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:40:07 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=60352&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/60352 136 728 Head shot of {$person->name} Former Republican and Democratic members of Congress talked about how personal relationships on Capitol Hill have changed in the past fifty years, and how important those relationships are to achieve compromise and pass legislation. They responded to questions from the audience at the event hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309781-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309781-1 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:02:23 GMT Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Admiral Mike Mullen and other former national security officials talked about the impact of U.S. debt on national security. Among the topics they addressed were the potential impact of automatic sequestration cuts to the defense budget, the need for tax reform, the impact of the debt on the U.S. economy and standing in the world, and partisan gridlock in Washington. They responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308226-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308226-1 Tue, 18 Sep 2012 03:11:33 GMT Foundation officials announced the theme of the Annual Legislative Conference, "Changing Course, Confronting Crises, Continuing the Legacy." Officers from Dell Corporation and others described the AVOICE project, a virtual online library that will host documents and photographs from the private papers of Congressional Black Caucus members, and showed a brief video tape. CBC members talked about the legislative issues forums they would be conducting during the three-day conference. Co-chairs of the conference were Reps. Kilpatrick and Lee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194155-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194155-1 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 22:43:45 GMT Former Rep. Gray addressed the spring 2001 graduating class of the University of Washington. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164811-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164811-1 Thu, 05 Jul 2001 01:14:25 GMT Following a meeting with President bush about education, current and former legislators spoke to reporters about education reform. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162104-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162104-1 Tue, 23 Jan 2001 07:08:06 GMT Participants paid tribute to the late representative Dixon through their words and traditional religious music. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161254-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161254-1 Thu, 14 Dec 2000 21:15:03 GMT Mr. Gray talked about the history, importance and mission of the United Negro College fund, and took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108290-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108290-1 Thu, 09 Jul 1998 12:06:00 GMT Mr. Gray discussed the importance of civic participation, especially at the local level. He claimed that minorities and the elderly could play a significant role in community building by becoming more involved in primary and secondary education. He also addressed the need to continue affirmative action. After his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106555-1 Sun, 13 Sep 1998 08:56:00 GMT Panelists discussed public attitudes toward government, which was moderated by Ms. Woodruff. Mr. Hart and Mr. Teeter presented results from a survey before the discussion. Following the panelists' discussion, they took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95477-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/95477-1 Thu, 20 Nov 1997 03:24:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77526-1 Sun, 29 Dec 1996 17:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed how to motivate various constituencies and foster cooperation among many groups to reinforce community structures and values in the immediate and long-term future. They addressed social challenges such as crime, poverty, economic development and education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74387-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/74387-1 Fri, 16 Aug 1996 22:36:13 GMT The duBois Institute hosted a conference marking the 100th anniversary of the [Plessy v. Ferguson] U.S. Supreme Court decision which was argued in April 1896. The case dealt with the constitutionality of a Louisiana law which required railroads to provide equal but separate accommodations for whites and blacks. The "separate but equal" ruling governed discrimination cases until the 1954 [Brown v. Board of Education] decision. In this session, panelists from a variety of disciplines discussed the current ramifications of [Plessy v. Ferguson]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/71360-1 Tue, 23 Apr 1996 01:20:00 GMT Mr. Gray talked about changes in the world economy and the challenges those changes present to the U.S. He took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70070-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/70070-1 Sun, 25 Feb 1996 01:03:00 GMT Current news events and political issuews were examined through reviews of the morning papers; interviews with jo;urnalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69025-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69025-1 Tue, 19 Dec 1995 12:00:00 GMT Mr. Gray and Ms. Berger discussed preparations for President Aristide's return to Haiti. Mr. Gray reported that President Aristide is looking forward to returning his country, but is well aware of the great challenges facing him. He also noted that Aristide is looking forward to working with the CARICOM community, the OAS, and the U.S. to ensure that there would be democracy, opportunity, and reconciliation. Ms. Berger said the mood in Port-au-Prince is a joyous one, and that citizens there are "very happy" about the imminent return of President Aristide and the formal restoration of democratic government. After their remarks, they took questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60868-1 Sat, 15 Oct 1994 05:27:00 GMT Administration officials reiterated the points President Clinton made in his address to the nation last night. They took questions from the press on the impending U.S.-led invasion of Haiti. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60228-1 Sat, 17 Sep 1994 00:37:00 GMT Mr. Gray commented on the Panamanian refusal to shelter Haitain refugees. He emphasizd that the policy announced earlier that week would continue and that the United States was still seeking other countries to take in Haitain refugees. After his prepared remarks, he ansered questions from the press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58519-1 Fri, 08 Jul 1994 00:00:00 GMT At a press briefing this afternoon, Special Advisor to the President William Gray discussed and took questions on the establishment of safe havens in several Caribbean area states for refugees fleeing Haiti. The first of these safe havens will be established in Panama, initially at U.S. Defense Department facilities and later at a new camp run by UNHCR and the government of Panama. Haitian asylum seekers needing protection will be allowed to stay. Gray indicated that Haitians determined to be refugees at our three in-country refugee processing sites in Haiti will continue to be brought to the United States. The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy will continue to rescue boat people at sea and will those needing protection the opportunity to obtain it in the safe haven camps. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58480-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58480-1 Wed, 06 Jul 1994 00:01:00 GMT White House Special Advisor on Haiti, William Gray met with reporters to discuss the situation in Haiti. Mr. Gray discussed the current refugee situation, and U.S. efforts to seek cooperation from Carribean nations to process Haitians. The White House confirmed today the the U.S. military base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba has been opened to handle the overflow of Hatians seeking refugee status. Earlier in the week, nearly 1,500 Haitians were picked up by U.S. ships, the second highest one day total, since the military coup in 1991. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58370-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58370-1 Thu, 30 Jun 1994 04:15:40 GMT This was a clip of the latest news conference about U.S. Haiti policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58369-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Vignette http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/58369-1 Thu, 30 Jun 1994 09:14:20 GMT President Clinton announced to the media two new steps intended to intensify the pressure on Haiti's military leaders: a ban on commercial air traffic and sanctions on financial transactions. The President explained that these steps represent an impportant stage in our efforts to restore democracy and return President Aristide to Haiti. "The message is simple--democracy must be restored; the coup must not endure," stated the President. Following the president's address, Mr. Gray took questions about the details of the president's new policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57739-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57739-1 Sat, 11 Jun 1994 00:04:16 GMT Mr. Gray spoke about the administration's policy regarding Haiti. Gray, a former House member, addressed the questions about the import restrictions and government operation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57658-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57658-1 Sat, 11 Jun 1994 17:41:54 GMT At a press conference this afternoon, President Clinton addressed and took questions on the crisis in Haiti, the challenge it poses to our national interests, and the new steps he is taking to respond. The President advised that the United States will take steps to increase pressure on Haiti's military while addressing the suffering caused by their misrule. Further, the United States will "step up" its diplomatic efforts, intensify sanctions, and adapt its migration policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56651-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) White House Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/56651-1 Mon, 09 May 1994 14:11:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57076-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/57076-1 Sun, 28 Nov 1993 13:40:00 GMT The guests discussed the economic trends as the new presidency approaches. They also analyzed the important issues on the table and top priorities of the new president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37554-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37554-1 Sun, 03 Jan 1993 13:10:00 GMT Economists and business leaders continued to discuss initiatives for improving the U.S. economy, concentrating on the deficit reduction, new technologies, and economic growth, in the second session on the second day of the economic conference in the Robinson Convention Center in Little Rock. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36117-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/36117-1 Tue, 15 Dec 1992 17:03:00 GMT Participants discussed the presidential campaign. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48577-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/48577-1 Sun, 21 Jun 1992 12:20:00 GMT Former Congressman Gray spoke at a memorial breakfast honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23876-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23876-1 Tue, 21 Jan 1992 06:09:00 GMT Mr. Gray discussed the role of historically black colleges as well as the recent increase in black college enrollment. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43318-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43318-1 Mon, 20 Jan 1992 14:20:00 GMT Mr. Gray discussed the increase in college enrollment for black students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43309-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/43309-1 Mon, 20 Jan 1992 13:40:00 GMT Mr. Gray has been the Democratic Majority Whip in the House of Representatives. He discussed Congress as an institution and reflected on his service in the House. He retired from the House effective today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21113-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21113-1 Wed, 11 Sep 1991 12:33:00 GMT Former House Majority Whip William Gray discussed the first day of the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas, the fundraising goals he hopes to accomplish as the new president of the United Negro College Fund, and his thoughts on leaving Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22261-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22261-1 Wed, 11 Sep 1991 12:36:00 GMT The Woman's National Democratic Club held a luncheon in honor of Rep. William Gray, who will resign his seat September 11 to assume the presidency of the United Negro College Fund. Following the opening speakers who praised Rep. Gray's work in the Congress, Rep. Gray spoke on his experiences in the House of Representatives. He extolled the virtues of the people he worked with in the House, and also discussed his decision to resign from Congress to head the UNCF. Rep. Gray was generally considered to be in line to become Speaker of the House of Representatives before his resignation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20997-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20997-1 Wed, 04 Sep 1991 05:13:00 GMT Members of the House of Representatives held a news conference in the U.S. Capitol in support of H.R. 5, legislation prohibiting companies from firing striking workers and hiring replacement workers in their stead. The members criticized recent decisions by the Labor Relations Board allowing businesses to hire replacement workers in the place of workers on strike to improve their work conditions. The members speaking in the news conference included the resigning House Majority Whip William Gray and the House Majority Whip Elect David Bonior. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19681-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19681-1 Tue, 16 Jul 1991 15:36:00 GMT A group of House Democrats held a news conference to announce the election of Rep. David Bonior of Michigan to the position of House Majority Whip. Rep. Bonior was chief deputy whip for four years, and will replace Rep. William Gray who resigned his House position to become president of the United Negro College Fund. He beat Rep. Steny Hoyer for the position in a vote of 160-109, taken by the Democratic caucus. In accepting the position, Rep. Bonior assailed the Bush administration for failing to deal in a meaningful way with the effects of the recession and a lack of policies on health care, unemployment and U.S. children. Rep. O'Neill, Speaker of the House, said the party was stronger for the experience of the contested race for majority whip. Rep. Bonior responded to questions on his election to the position. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19035-1 Fri, 12 Jul 1991 00:45:00 GMT Rep. Gray, who previously had announced his retirement from Congress to assume the presidency of the United Negro College Fund effective September 1, 1991, spoke at the National Grocer Association's annual convention in Washington, DC. Rep. Gray said his reasons for retiring from Congress, when many observers believed he might have been named Speaker of the House someday, included his family's close involvement with historically black colleges. He said his potential impact on the students in historically black colleges outweighed his potential impact in Congress. He also criticized the administration's crime bill, and went on to discuss other domestic legislation, including the civil rights bill, and the prospects for the Democratic party in the presidential election in 1992. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18556-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18556-1 Tue, 25 Jun 1991 01:03:00 GMT Representative Gray discussed his resignation as House Democratic Whip and his assumption of the leadership of the United Negro College Fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37214-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37214-1 Mon, 24 Jun 1991 19:40:00 GMT Rep. Gray discussed the reasons behind his resignation from the House of Representatives as well as his assumption of the leadership of the United Negro College Fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37211-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37211-1 Mon, 24 Jun 1991 19:30:00 GMT House Majority Whip Gray explained his decision to resign from Congress to become president of the United Negro College Fund. He sought to dispel the rumors and controversy brought about by his race about the decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30118-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30118-1 Sat, 22 Jun 1991 12:12:00 GMT House Majority Whip Gray explained his decision to resign from Congress to become president of the United Negro College Fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30105-1 Fri, 21 Jun 1991 16:18:00 GMT House Majority Whip Gray explained his decision to resign from Congress to become president of the United Negro College Fund. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30097-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/30097-1 Fri, 21 Jun 1991 15:54:00 GMT Rep. Gray announced his intention to resign his seat in the House of Representatives to become the president of the United Negro College Fund beginning September 1, 1991, at a news conference sponsored by the United Negro College Fund. The Fund was started in 1944 to raise money for 41 historically black private colleges; it is now conducting a $250 million fund-raising campaign for the 41 colleges which enroll a total of 50,000 students. Rep. Gray resigned after 12 years in Congress, during which time he had been the first black to chair the Budget Committee, the first black to chair the Democratic Caucus, and the first black majority whip in Congress. He indicated no regret for having resigned before possibly becoming the first black speaker of the House of Representatives. He said the reason for his resignation was to provide a more direct contribution to the public good while spending more time with his family. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18522-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18522-1 Fri, 21 Jun 1991 01:03:05 GMT Representative Gray explained his decision to resign from the House of Representatives as majority whip to assume the presidency at the United Negro College Fund. He described his decision as an opportunity to rededicate himself to his goals of education and leadership and denied that politics was a primary influence in the decision. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29953-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29953-1 Thu, 20 Jun 1991 16:30:00 GMT Humorists, entertainers, and Washington figures participated in lighthearted jests at Texas Governor Ann Richards' expense in the "roast" sponsored by Independent Action. Governor Richards defeated conservative Republican candidate Clayton Williams in the 1990 election for the governorship of Texas. In her "acceptance" speech, Governor Richards assailed the Democrats for failing to lead the national discussion of the issues in presidential elections. She also roundly criticized Republican leadership and policies. Music was provided by Jerry Jeff Walker and his Gonzo Compadres. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18402-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18402-1 Sun, 29 Dec 1991 07:21:57 GMT Rep. Gray criticized the president's domestic policy and discussed the president's speech from last night. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29918-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29918-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 17:24:00 GMT The House agreed to the conference report on S. 64, to provide for the establishment of a National Commission for a Longer School Year. The House passed H.Res. 174, the Rule to consider H.R. 2608. The House passed H.R. 2608, making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, State, and other agencies for FY 92. The Burton (R-IN) amendment to recommit the bill to the Appropriations Committee with instructions was rejected. The Smith (D-IA) amendment that adds $1 million for a grant for the construction of the Seafood Consumer Center, and the Smith (D-IA) amendment to restore $2,218,000 for salaries and expenses for administration of the economic development assistance programs of the Economic Development Administration, were both adopted. The Armey (R-TX) amendment to reduce by 8.16 per cent all amounts appropriated that are not required to be appropriated by a provision of law, was accepted. The Penny (D-MN) amendment, to strike funding a memorial to Christopher Columbus was offered and withdrawn. The House continued consideration of H.R. 2508, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Lagomarsino (D-CA) amendment as amended by the Kostmayer (D-PA) amendment that requires a prerequisite to receiving United States aid, a presidential certification that India has not developed any new nuclear explosive devices, was agreed to, as was the Fascell (D-FL) amendment en bloc regarding various military operations involving NATO and chemical weapons. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18388-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18388-1 Thu, 13 Jun 1991 14:00:00 GMT The National Rainbow Coalition, in coordination with the Citizen Education Fund, held a conference in Washington entitled "Empowerment '92: A Call to Action." The conference sponsored a forum on the Civil Rights Act of 1991, which had been passed the previous day by the House of Representatives in a vote of 273-158, short of the two-thirds majority needed to override a presidential veto. Issues addressed by participants in the discussion included issues involved in H.R. 1, the Civil Rights and Women's Equity in Employment Act of 1991, such as quotas in minority hiring, race-norming, and limitations on recoverable damages in employment discrimination lawsuits. President Bush has promised to veto H.R. 1 on the grounds it mandates quotas in the hiring of minorities, despite language in the bill specifically prohibiting quotas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18286-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18286-1 Fri, 07 Jun 1991 09:42:00 GMT Democratic representatives held a press conference in the U.S. Capitol following the House vote on H.R. 1, the Civil Rights and Women's Equity in Employment Act of 1991. The bill was passed on a vote of 273-158, seventeen votes short of the two-thirds majority necessary to override a presidential veto. President Bush has promised to veto civil rights legislation mandating quotas in minority hiring, and has claimed H.R. 1 contains such quotas. The Democratic leaders were pleased at the passage of the bill, congratulated the members responsible for the bill's passage, and expressed optimism that a civil rights bill worked out in committee and passed by both houses of Congress would receive the signature of the president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18276-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18276-1 Thu, 06 Jun 1991 01:50:00 GMT Representative Gray, the majority whip, and Representative Hyde, a member of the Judiciary Committee, talked about the vote on the civil rights bill scheduled for the following day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/29757-1 Tue, 04 Jun 1991 17:00:00 GMT Representative Johnson of Texas was administered the oath of office by the Speaker. The Committee on Appropriations received permission to have until midnight to file reports on two bills: one regarding military construction and another regarding energy and water development in the United States. The House passed H.R. 2100, to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense over the next two fiscal years. The House agreed to the conference report on H.Con. Res. 121, revising the congressional budget for the United States for fiscal year 1991 and setting forth the congressional budget for the next five fiscal years. The House agreed to the conference report of H.R. 2251, making dire emergency appropriations from contributions of foreign governments for victims of the Persian Gulf war. The House agreed to the Senate amendments in H.R. 232, with respect to veterans' programs. A message from the President was read wherein he transmitted proposed legislation entitled "America 2000 Excellence in Education Act" to the Committee on Education and Labor. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18073-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18073-1 Wed, 22 May 1991 14:00:00 GMT