2000 Democratic Convention Day 2, Afternoon
Democratic officials spoke to supporters about the upcoming 2000 election. They urged voters to support Vice President Al Gore.
1,189 viewsDemocratic officials spoke to supporters about the upcoming 2000 election. They urged voters to support Vice President Al Gore.
1,189 viewsCommittee members talked about possible changes to a proposed resolution to authorize the president to take action against Iraq and destroy its ability to manufacture weapons of mass destruc…
153 viewsOfficials testified about humanitarian conditions in Afghanistan, the extent of the refugee crisis caused by civil war and U.S. military action against the Taliban, and efforts to provide as…
158 viewsThe House passed a $40 billion emergency spending bill for New York City, Washington, D.C., and national security amid the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The House also…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,343 viewsSPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES - The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rul…
View in Congressional Chronicle101 viewsThe House convened, starting a new legislative day. Today’s prayer was offered by Rabbi Ely Rosensveig. On approving the Journal Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 335 - 70, 1 Prese…
View in Congressional Chronicle428 viewsThe House is scheduled to take up H.R. 4365, the Children’s Health Act of 2000, and H.R. 1795, the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering Establishment Act; and may conside…
View in Congressional Chronicle467 viewsCongresswomen Marcy Kaptur, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, and Nancy Pelosi co-sponsored a hearing titled “Women in China, Women in Chains.” Members of Congress and victims of human rights abuses tal…
233 viewsBills Introduced: 18 public bills, H.R. 4180-4197; and 5 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 298-299 and H. Res. 461-463, were introduced. Pages H1851-52 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today …
View in Congressional Chronicle17,963 viewsThe House is expected to take up a number of measures, including: H.R. 910, the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Initiative, H.Con.Res 292, congratulating Taiwanese President-elect Chen Shui…
View in Congressional Chronicle245 viewsCongressional leaders, including Minority Whip Senator Harry Reid, D-Nevada, Senator Edward Kennedy, D-Massachusetts, Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, and activists talked to reporters abo…
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