http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/7167 Howard Wolpe'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, 23 May 2013 01:59:03 GMT C-SPAN Person Recent Appearances http://www.c-spanvideo.org/videoLibrary/showPicture.php?personid=7167&width=130 http://www.c-spanvideo.org/person/7167 136 248 Head shot of {$person->name} Carolyn McAskie talked about the work of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and its short and long-term vision, and principle challenges. Ms. McAskie also discussed how the new U.N. peacebuilding architecture had been operating on the international scene. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198596-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198596-1 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 09:39:50 GMT Dr. Salim talked about the changing face of African unity, recent incidents involving tribal warfare and ethnic tensions, as well as and finding solutions to the situation in the Darfur region of Sudan. He also talked about building political, security, and economic alliances among African nations. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188114-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188114-1 Sat, 30 Jul 2005 02:11:35 GMT A panel talked about initiatives for resolving the conflicts in Africa brought about by borders created by the Europeans in the mid-nineteenth century and the difficulties transitioning from colony to independent states. They also talked about some of the lessons learned by programs for rebuilding war-torn communities, quelling violence and resolving conflicts and strategies for the future. They responded to questions from the high school students in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186615-1 Fri, 06 May 2005 23:00:20 GMT President Kagame reflected on the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Between April and June of that year, approximately 800,000 people were killed. Governments and international organizations were criticized for failing to intervene. In his speech, President Kagame gave a brief history of Rwanda and discussed the reasons for the genocide. He also talked about recent developments in the country and the precautions that were put in place to prevent another massacre. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181473-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181473-1 Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:08:07 GMT Ambassador Wolpe introduced the program saying that, in conjunction with the Africa Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center, this event is part of an international commemoration of the tenth anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Survivors of genocides, now human rights activists, described their experiences in Germany, Bosnia and Rwanda. Ms. Lorch described covering genocide news stories. The participants answered questions from the audience of students. Ambassador Wolpe is a former member of the U.S. Congress. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181136-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181136-1 Fri, 26 Mar 2004 23:59:36 GMT Journalists and international scholars spoke to students about international peace keeping efforts, diplomatic efforts to promote democracy in various regions, and the role of the U.S. in promoting peace efforts. Following their remarks they answered questions from the students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176515-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176515-1 Fri, 09 May 2003 23:01:37 GMT Participants talked about the civil war in Sudan. Among the topics addressed were human rights violations in the war, various coalitions and factions involved in the war, economic development, and religious and ethnic origins of the struggle. Following their comments they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169308-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169308-1 Tue, 26 Mar 2002 00:59:36 GMT President Chissano talked about political stability, conflict resolution and economic development in Southern Africa. He answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168856-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168856-1 Thu, 28 Feb 2002 13:03:35 GMT As part of its annual legislative conference, members of the Congressional Black Caucus and others gathered to discussed several conflicts in Africa. One panel focused on the recent unrest in Liberia, the refugee situation in Burundi and Rwanda and human rights in Nigeria. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75016-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75016-1 Sat, 14 Sep 1996 01:23:10 GMT Maryland gubernatorial and Georgia gubernatorial and congressional campaigns coverage included background on the states and the candidates, the issues and the status of the races. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61216-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/61216-1 Sun, 30 Oct 1994 17:00:06 GMT Incumbent Governor John Engler debated Democratic challenger Wolpe on Michigan's economic policies and other Michigan issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60962-1 Thu, 20 Oct 1994 00:00:00 GMT Republican incumbent Governor Engler debated Democratic challenger former congressman Wolpe on jobs and the Michigan economy and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60760-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60760-1 Tue, 11 Oct 1994 04:28:00 GMT New York gubernatorial and Maryland and Delaware senatorial campaign coverage included background information on the states and candidates, the issues and how the race is playing. Also campaign commercials from a variety of races were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60601-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60601-1 Mon, 03 Oct 1994 06:03:00 GMT Republican encumbent Governor Engler debated Rep. Wolpe, the Democratic challenger, on Michigan taxes and economy, Michigan, and other issues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60443-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60443-1 Tue, 27 Sep 1994 01:00:30 GMT S 3144: A bill to amend title ten, United States Code, to improve the health care system provided for members and former members of the armed forces and their dependents. HR 2164: A bill to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish procedures for the expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the president of the Unites States to rescind amounts of budget authority. S 2481: A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for Indian health programs. S 225: A bill to expand the boundaries of the Fredricksburg and Spotsylvania County Battlefield Memorial National Military Park, Virginia. S 1146: A bill to establish a national advanced technician training program, utilizing the resources of the Nation's two-year associate degree-granting colleges to expand the pool of skilled technicians in strategic advanced-technology fields, to increase the productivity of the Nation's industries, and to improve the competitiveness of the United States in international trade. HR 574: A resolution to provide for the consideration of HR 918, to modify the requirements applicable to locatable minerals on public domain lands, consistent with the principles of self-initiation of mining claims. HR 4363: A bill to amend title eleven, Unites States Code, to exclude from the estate of the debtor certain interests in liquid or gaseous hydrocarbons. HR 6020: A bill to amend titles eleven and twenty-eight, United States Code, relating to bankruptcy. HR 6050: A bill to facilitate recovery from recent disasters by providing greater flexibility for depository institutions and their regulators. HR 6094: A bill to improve supervision and regulation with respect to the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board System. HR 2448: A bill to provide for the minting of medals in commemoration of Benjamin Franklin and to enact a fire service bill of right. S 2661: A bill to authorize the striking of a medal commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the American Philosophical Society and the birth of Thomas Jefferson. HR 1252: A bill to authorize the State Justice Institute to analyze and disseminate information regarding the admissibility and quality of testimony of witnesses with expertise relating to battered women, and to develop and disseminate training materials to increase the use of such experts to provide testimony in criminal trials of battered women, particularly in cases involving indigent women. HR 1253: A bill to amend the State Justice Institute Act of 1984 to carry out research, and develop judicial training curricula, relating to child custody litigation. HCR 89: A resolution to express the sense of the Congress that expert testimony concerning the nature and effect of domestic violence, including descriptions of the experiences of battered women, should be admissible when offered in a state court by a defendant in a criminal case. HR 5933: A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Courts Study Committee. HR 5328: A bill to amend title thirty-five, United States Code, with respect to the late payment of maintenance fees. S 893: A bill to amend title eighteen, United States Code, to impose criminal sanctions for violations of software copyright. HR 5304: A bill to provide that a state court may not modify an order of another state court requiring the payment of child support unless the recipient of child support payments resides in the state in which the modification is sought, or consents to seeking the modification in such othe state court. HR 5602: A bill to grant the consent of the Congress to the Interstate Rail Passenger Network Compact. HR 5998: A bill to provide for the relief of the Wilkinson County School District, in the State of Mississippi. HR 4797: A bill to direct the United States Sentencing Commission to make sentencing guidelines for federal criminal cases that provide sentencing enhancements for hate crimes. HR 5862: A bill to amend title one of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to ensure an equitable and timely distribution of benefits to public safety officers. HR 6072: A bill to direct expedited negotiated settlement of the land rights of the Kenai Natives Association, Inc., under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, by directing land acquisition and exchange negotiations by the Secretary of the Interior and certain Alaska Native corporations involving lands and interest in lands held by the United States and such corporations. HR 3161: A bill to authorize functions and activities under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, and to amend laws relating to federal procurement. S 1002: A bill to impose a criminal penalty for flight to avoid payment of arrearages in child support. S 758: A bill to clarify that states, instrumentalities of states, and officers and employees of states acting in their official capacity, are subject to suit in federal court by any person for infringement of patents and plant variety protections, and that all remedies can be obtained in such suit that can be obtained in a suit against a private entity. S 759: A bill to amend certain trademark laws to clarify that states, instrumenatalities of states, and officers and employees of states acting in their official capacity, are subject to suit in federal court by any person for infringement of trademarks, and that all remedies can be obtained in such suit that can be obtained in a suit against a private entity. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32925-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32925-1 Sat, 03 Oct 1992 14:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32530-1 Thu, 17 Sep 1992 22:06:56 GMT S 3175: A bill to improve the administrative provisions and make technical corrections in the National and Community Service Act of 1990. HR 5925: A bill to establish a revolving fund for use by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, to provide education, technical assistance, and training relating to the laws administered by the Commission. HR 5231: A bill to amend the Stevenson-Wydl Technology Innovation Act of 1980 to enhance manufacturing technology development and transfer, and to authorize appropriations for the Technology Administration of the Department of Commerce, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology. S 1699: A bill to prevent false and misleading statements in connection with offerings of government securities. HR 5534: A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a cooperative agreement with the William O. Douglas Outdoor Classroom. SJR 337: A resolution to designate the "National POW/MIA Recognition Day." HJR 467: A resolution to designate the "National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America." HJR 353: A resolution to designate the "Braille Literacy Week." HJR 325: A resolution to designate the "Religious Freedom Impact." HJR 520: A resolution to designate the "Country Music Month." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32450-1 Wed, 16 Sep 1992 17:57:30 GMT It is expected that when the 103rd Congress convenes in January, more than 100 members currently serving will no longer be there. Many members are seeking other offices or have retired. Others have been defeated in primaries or may be defeated in November. Rep. Campbell was defeated in a bid for the U.S. Senate. Rep. Wolpe is leaving after seven terms because of redistricting. Rep. Byron lost in the Maryland primaries. The three members of Congress discussed their years on Capitol Hill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32177-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Public Affairs Event http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/32177-1 Tue, 08 Sep 1992 06:01:00 GMT H.R. 4312: A bill to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with respect to bilingual election requirements. H.R. 4850: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide increased consumer protection and to promote increased competition in the cable television and related markets. H.Res. 525: A resolution realting to the privileges of the House. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27337-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27337-1 Thu, 23 Jul 1992 13:00:00 GMT H.R. 2735: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the 30-percent gross income limitation applicable to regulated investment companies. H.R. 2607: A bill to authorize activities under the Federal Railroad Safety Act of 1970. H.R. 5377: A bill to amend the Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990 to provide adequate time for implementation of that act. H.R. 5059: A bill to extend the boundaries of the grounds of the National Gallery of Arts to include the National Sculpture Garden. H.R. 1628: A bill to authorize the construction of a monument in the District of Columbia to honor Thomas Paine. H.J.Res. 502: A resolution disapproving the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China. H.R. 5318: A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation treatment to the products of the People's Republic of China. H.R. 2637: A bill to withdraw lands for the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. S.J.Res. 295: A resolution to designate the "National D.A.R.E. Day.: H.J.Res. 411: A resolution to designate the "National Rehabilitation Act." H.Res. 514: A rule providing for the consideration of H.J.Res. 502. H.Res. 516: A resolution to provide for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2607. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/27275-1 Tue, 21 Jul 1992 16:00:00 GMT Members of the House of Representatives debated an amendment to H.R. 5373, legislation providing appropriations for Department of Energy water and energy research programs. The amendment would cut off funding for a spuer conducting super collider being built in Texas for research in nuclear physics, a program estimated to cost approximately eight to ten billion dollars. Supporters of the super collider argued for its role in providing jobs in Texas and maintaining American superiority in scientific research and competitiveness. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26685-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26685-1 Sat, 20 Jun 1992 15:37:48 GMT HR 5373: A bill to make appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1993. HR 4996: A bill to extend the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. HR 5099: A bill to provide for the restoration of fish and wildlife and their habitat in the Central Valley of California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26639-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26639-1 Wed, 17 Jun 1992 16:30:01 GMT S. 2569: A bill to make the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; to provide joint duty credit for certain service; and to provide for the temporary continuation of the current Deputy National Security Adviser in a flag officer grade in the Navy. H.C.Res. 320: A resolution to declare the ratification of the proposed amendment to the Constitution relating to compensation for representatives and senators. H.Res. 460: A resolution providing for audits of Capital Preservation Commission account and the House Contingent account to be carried out by the Speaker. H.R. 776: A bill to provide for improved energy efficiency. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26156-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26156-1 Wed, 20 May 1992 15:00:00 GMT The Representatives discussed congressional redistricting and gridlock. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/45335-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Television Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/45335-1 Wed, 20 May 1992 13:00:00 GMT HR 4691: A bill to amend the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1993 and 1994. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26135-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26135-1 Tue, 19 May 1992 16:00:00 GMT HR 2056: A bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to require that subsidy information regarding vessels be provided upon entry within customs collection districts and to provide effective trade remedies under the countervailing and antidumping duty laws against foreign-built ships that are subsidized or dumped. SCR 116: A resolution to authorize corrections in the enrollment of S 838, to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to revise and extend programs under such act. HR 4111: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to provide additional loan assistance to small businesses. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26056-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/26056-1 Wed, 13 May 1992 18:00:00 GMT HR 4364: A bill to authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, space flight, control and data communications, construction of facilities, research and program management, and Inspector General. HR 440: A resolution to direct the release of certain materials relating to the inquiry of the operation of the Bank of the Sergeant at Arms pursuant to House Resolution 236 in a manner consistent with enforcement of criminal law and procedure, respect for the constitutional structure of government and the individual rights assured to all citizens, and the expectations of the public that the legal process will be impartial and fair. HR 441: A resolution to direct the release of certain materials relating to the inquiry of the operation of the Bank of the Sergeant at Arms pursuant to House Resolution 236. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25794-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25794-1 Wed, 29 Apr 1992 18:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25510-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Call-In http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25510-1 Tue, 07 Apr 1992 23:19:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25397-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Interview http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/25397-1 Thu, 02 Apr 1992 14:52:00 GMT HCR 287: A resolution to set forth the congressional budget for the fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, and 1997. HR 386: The rule providing for the consideration of HCR 287. Mr. Antonia J. Colorado was administered the oath of office as Resident Commissioner of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24772-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/24772-1 Wed, 04 Mar 1992 19:00:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 3839, to make appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22910-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22910-1 Fri, 22 Nov 1991 16:00:00 GMT The House agreed to the conference report on H.R. 2100, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1992 and 1993 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, and to prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal years for the armed forces. The House voted to suspend the rules and passed H.R. 1304, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to regulate the use of telephones in making commercial solicitations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22770-1 Mon, 18 Nov 1991 17:00:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 2, to entitle employees to family leave in certain cases involving a birth, an adoption, or a serious health condition and temporary medical leave in certain cases involving a serious health condition, with adequate protection of the employees' employment and benefit rights, and to establish a commission to study ways of providing a salary replacement for employees who take any such leave. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22676-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22676-1 Wed, 13 Nov 1991 16:00:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 3049, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to restore authority in courts to naturalize persons as citizens. The House passed H.R. 3508, to amend the Public Health Service Act to revise and extend certain programs relating to the education of individuals as health professionals. The House passed H.J.Res. 374, to make futher continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1992. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22658-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22658-1 Tue, 12 Nov 1991 17:00:00 GMT The House failed to agree on the conference report on H.R 2508, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The House passed H.R. 3489, to reauthorize the Export Administration Act of 1979. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22393-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22393-1 Wed, 30 Oct 1991 16:00:00 GMT The speakers discussed their reasons for opposing the Johnston-Wallop Energy Legislation which is being heard in the Senate. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37450-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) News Conference http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/37450-1 Tue, 29 Oct 1991 15:12:00 GMT President Bush vetoed S. 1722, the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act, action that was upheld when the United States Senate failed by two votes to override that veto. The legislation would have extended federal unemployment benefits to the nation's estimated seven million unemployed workers. At the time, President Bush called the bill unnecessary, saying the recession was over and that the legislation would break the federal budget agreement worked out last year by the White House and the Congress. Since then, Democrats and Republicans have been debating the issue of unemployment and how best to help those workers who have exhausted their 26 weeks of federal unemployment assistance and at the same time strengthen the nation's slumping economy. On Wednesday the U.S. States House of Representatives kept the lights of Capitol Hill burning all night long, as members from both sides of the aisle took to the floor of the House to debate these and other economic issues following the end of Wednesday's legislative business. The speeches during the period called Special Orders, which began around 9:30 P.M. Wednesday night, continued until nearly 10:00 A.M. Thursday morning. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22328-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22328-1 Sat, 26 Oct 1991 21:15:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 2950, to develop a national intermodal surface transportation system, to authorize funds for construction of highways, for highway safety programs, and for mass transit programs. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22233-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22233-1 Wed, 23 Oct 1991 14:00:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 3371, to control and prevent crime. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22204-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22204-1 Tue, 22 Oct 1991 16:00:00 GMT The House passed S. 1773, to extend for a period of 31 days the legislative reinstatement of the power of Indian tribes to exercise criminal jurisdiction over Indians. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21801-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21801-1 Thu, 03 Oct 1991 14:00:00 GMT Members of the House of Representatives debated H.R. 210, the rule to provide for the consideration of unemployment compensation amendments, and H.R. 3201, a bill that would provide an extra 20 weeks of unemployment benefits to workers unemployed for longer than the usual 26 weeks of unemployment benefits. The Senate passed an identical bill on August 1. Debate on the $5.8 billion bill was primarily partisan, with Democratic legislators claiming President Bush provided more aid to people in foreign countries than to Americans out of work due to the recession. The length of the extended benefits would be dependent upon the percentage of total unemployment measured state by state. The additional unemployment funds would be paid from an $8 billion federal trust fund. The bill was accompanied by a request for a declaration of emergency, which would have to be signed to put the bill into effect as per the 1990 budget act due to the deficit extending nature of the bill. The bill passed the House in a vote of 375 to 45. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20065-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Highlight http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20065-1 Sat, 03 Aug 1991 08:58:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 3201, to provide emergency unemployment compensation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19998-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/19998-1 Fri, 02 Aug 1991 14:00:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 2508, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Broomfield (R-MI) motion to recommit with instructions was rejected. THe Bereuter (R-NE) amendment to provide disaster relief to the "Horn of Africa" countries was agreed to, as was the Burton (R-IN) amendment that prohibits U.S. aid to the Communist Party of South Africa. The Dymally (D-CA) amendment to the Walker (R-PA) amendment that prohibited delivery of U.S. aid solely to the Communist Party of South Africa was rejected. The House passed H.R. 429, regarding reclamation projects authorization in Wyoming, was agreed to. The Gejdenson (D-CT) amendments that provided for aid regarding surplus crops was agreed to, as was the Riggs (R-CA) amendment requiring the Department of the Interior to provide water to the Trinity River. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18500-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18500-1 Thu, 20 Jun 1991 13:58:23 GMT The House continued consideration of H.R. 2508, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The Hall (D-OH) amendment en bloc that earmarks $335 million in fiscal year 1992, $135 million in fiscal year, and $175 million in fiscal year 1993 from development and economic aid accounts was agreed to. The Smith (R-NJ) amendment, that restricts the availability of funds for development assistance, was agreed to. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18367-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18367-1 Wed, 12 Jun 1991 14:00:00 GMT The House passed H.R. 2312, amending the Follow Through and Head Start Acts, H.R. 2313, to amend the School Dropout Demonstration Assistance Act of 1988, and several environmental acts. The Committee on Foreign Affairs received permission to have until midnight to file late reports on H.R. 2508, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18205-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/18205-1 Mon, 03 Jun 1991 16:00:00 GMT The House filed a report to amend title 18, to require a waiting period before the purchase of a handgun. The House passed H.R. 1988, to authorize appropriations to NASA for research and operational purposes. The House agreed to the Torricelli amendment that deletes language in the bill that policies restricting U.S. foreign launch capabilities should apply only when adequate launch capabilities exist. The Zimmer amendment that instructs the National Academy of Sciences to report to Congress on whether space station research goals could be met through use of other existing or proposed space vehicles and platforms, was agreed upon, as were the Solomon amendments, requiring drug testing of random officers and employees of NASA. The House passed H.J. Res. 109, designating the week beginning May 12 as "Emergency Medical Services Week." Other commemorative periods approved by the House included Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Infant Mortality and Awareness Day, and Senior Nutrition Week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17791-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17791-1 Thu, 02 May 1991 14:58:29 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on whether the U.S. should continue economic sanctions against South Africa. Economic sanctions were originally enacted against South Africa in protest of their strict apartheid laws, which prevented blacks from voting or running for office and mandated strict segregationist policies on public transportation, and schools. Apartheid laws also prohibit blacks from owning land and placed blacks into separate homelands apart from the white citizenry. Recently, the government of South Africa, headed by President F.W. de Klerk, began easing apartheid laws with the intention of eventually removing them altogether. The South African government is negotiating with the African National Congress, the largest black political organization in Africa, to create a new constitution granting full political rights to all black citizens. However, the A.N.C. has given the government until May 9 to quell the political violence occurring between blacks in the black townships or it will break off negotiations on the new constitution. The Bush administration has stated that the remaining obstacle to the removal of sanctions is the legal return of exiles to South Africa; however, concern has been raised that the South African government has not made sufficient advances to justify the removal of sanctions. Witnesses testified on the efficacy of sanctions on the South African government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17765-1 Tue, 30 Apr 1991 17:29:41 GMT The House introduced 51 public bills, two private bills, and nine resolutions. By a vote of 387 yeas to 23 nays, the House passed H.R. 355, to amend the Reclamation States Drought Assistance Act of 1988 to extend the period of time during which drought assistance may be provided by the Secretary of the Interior. The House also agreed to the conference report on S. 419, to amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to enable the Resolution Trust Corporation to meet its obligations to depositors and others by the least expensive means. The House disagreed with the Senate amendments to H.R. 1282, making supplemental appropriations and transfers for "Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm" for the 1991 fiscal year. The House also disagreed to the Senate amendments to H.R. 1281, making dire emergency appropriations for the consequences of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, food stamps, unemployment compensation administration, veterans compensation and pensions, and other urgent needs for the 1991 fiscal year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17192-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17192-1 Thu, 21 Mar 1991 15:00:00 GMT The committee heard testimony from Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney on necessary changes in the Department of Defense due to changes in the world political order, including the end of the Cold War. The hearing was one in a series on the fiscal year 1992 foreign assistance program. Sec. Cheney said the Department of Defense had been working for several months on an alternative military strategy for the post-Cold War world. The new strategy includes a focus on preparations for regional conflicts and maintenance of a military presence in potentially explosive regional areas during peacetime. The new strategy concentrates military force in ballistic missile defense and mobile rapid deployment ground force capabilities. Sec. Cheney went on to discuss the recent changes in the global balance of power that justify the changes in U.S. military strategy. In questioning, Sec. Cheney said he expected the U.S. to continue and in some cases increase sales of high technology conventional weapons to U.S. allies in the Middle East. The sales of these weapons would allow U.S. allies to defend themselves from attack until the U.S. was able to support them militarily. Sec. Cheney said his desire for arms control extended only to unconventional weapons such as ballistic missiles and chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Earlier in the day, the Senate passed a bill paying $15 billion for the U.S. role in the Persian Gulf war, with an amendment that forbade arms sales to any nation that failed to live up to its promise of funding for the Persian Gulf war. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17147-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Committee http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17147-1 Wed, 20 Mar 1991 01:56:35 GMT The House approved the Journal of Tuesday, March 12, 1991. The House passed H.Res. 111, the Rule to consider H.R. 1175. The House passed H.R. 1175, to authorize supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 1991 in connection with operations in and around the Persian Gulf presently known as Operation Desert Shield/Storm. The Cox(R-CA) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Armed Services with instructions expressing the sense of Congress concerning the ballistic missile defenses of the United States was rejected. The Bonior (D-MI) amendment that expresses the sense of Congress that the United States Army Corps of Engineers recommend American contractors to the Kuwaiti government for reconstruction contracts was agreed to, as was the Traficant (D-OH) amendment that expresses the sense of Congress that American citizens be employed by any United States firm that receives contracts under the bill. The Washington (D-TX) amendment to require the Administration, to assure that a preference is given to employment of veterans in the Gulf conflict in contracts awarded in the rebuilding of Kuwait, was also agreed to. The Bryant (D-TX) amendment that withholds payments for foreign workers who are employed by their own government and work under contract at Defense Department installations overseas if the foreign nation has not paid in full its pledges to Operation Desert Storm, and the McCloskey (D-IN) amendment that excludes installations that have been part of increases in workload from Operation Desert Storm, were both agreed to. The Panetta (D-CA) amendment to strike the designation of the military personnel and veterans benefits in the bill as emergency spending, and instead subject those provisions to the pay-as-you-go provisions on discretionary spending was rejected, as was the Michel (R-IL) amendment to reaffirm that spending under the bill was in accordance with the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The House agreed to H.Res. 112, the Rule to consider S.419, by a voice vote. The House later agreed to take S. 419 from the Speaker's table, strike out all after the enacting clause, and insert the provisions contained in the report on the rule. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17048-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) House Proceeding http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17048-1 Wed, 13 Mar 1991 16:00:00 GMT