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Senator Bunning (R-KY) delivered a farewell speech in the Senate.

The Senate continued consideration of the nomination of Priscilla Owen as a judge for the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. She was the first of seven nominations which had been filib…

Some senators were shown being sworn in by Vice President Cheney. The mock swearing-in ceremony was held for family picture-taking.

Jul 1, 1999

Senator Jim Bunning and Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert addressed the members of the Independent Insurance Agents of America and spoke on matters of the Congressional Agenda. He and othe…

Committee members gathered to debate final language on the 1997 concurrent budget resolution which is designed to balance the budget by 2002. The Republican leadership proposals contain both…

Representatives debate the Republican tax cut legislation, which is the last item on the Republican “Contract with America.”

House Ways & Means Committee members heard testimony on the Republican “Contract with America” and its proposed changes in taxes. This hearing focused on tax credits for married couples, ado…

The HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE members heard testimony on the Republican “Contract with America” and its proposed changes in taxes. The hearing focused on tax credits for married coupl…

H.R. 5368: A bill to make appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs. H.R. 5504: A bill to make appropriations for the Department of Defense. H.C.Res. 37…

The House met in a Pro Forma Session. No official legislative business was scheduled. Members were given the opportunity to come to the floor to speak about issues that concerned them.

A panel of experts talked about President Bushes up coming speech laying out the Republican Agenda for the 100th session of Congress. They talked about the priorities they believe should be…

Representative Thomas Take, republican from Iowa held a news briefing on the 1989 Pay Reform Act.

The House Republican Conference met for an organizational meeting in which they held an election of officers. Minority Leader Representative Robert Michel (R-Illinois) led the meeting and th…