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Following opening remarks by sponsoring officials at a day-long symposium on former House speakers, former congressman and others talked about the speakership of Former Representative Tip O’…

Richard Norton Smith interviewed former Representative Dan Rostenkowski about his life and career. Rep. Rostenkowski served as the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee from 1981-95…

Elections and swearing-in of the members for the 102nd Congress were shown. Rep. Foley (D-WA) was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives. Rep. Gephardt (D-MO) and Rep. Mic…

Rep. Rostenkowski and his attorney briefed reporters on his guilty plea. He pleaded guilty to two charges of mail fraud and received 17 months in jail and a $100,000 fine. He emphasized that…

The participants reflected on the major national political events of 1955-1976, the role of Mayor Daley, and the changed landscape since his death. Mr. Axelrod moderated the forum.

As part of a conference entitled “House Ways and Means Committee Bicentennial Symposium: Three Decades of Change,” Schick, a scholar who has written extensively on the Ways and Means Committ…

After Telephone lines were opened up for viewer comments Col. Jody Draves, the U.S. Army Military District of Washington Public Affairs Director, discussed the ceremonies this week in Washin…

Former Rep. Rostenkowski (D-IL, 1959-1995) talked about his experiences in Congress, the issues facing the House and Senate this session, and other topical issues. He responded to audience …

Colleagues and journalists talked about their recollections of Senator Bradley’s career and how he might govern as president. Among the topics they addressed were his leadership style in the…

Participants talked about how strong personalities affect policy by examining several efforts to reform tax policy. After their presentations they answered questions from the audience.

Former Representative Dan Rostenkowski, D-Illinois, (1959-1995) discussed the Starr report and should Congress accept the report. Kenneth Starr made the report on the alleged sexual activiti…

Former U.S, Representative from Illinois Dan Rostenkowksi made his first public speech since being released from federal prison after serving several months for mail fraud. He spoke about th…

Following a recess the House reconvened at 9:00 AM on October 6, 1992 to complete the legislative day of October 5, 1992.

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…

HR 5503: A bill to make appropriations for the Department of the Interior. HJR 512: A resolution to approve the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment to the products of Romania. HR 6056…

HR 5318: A bill regarding the extension of most-favored-nation status to the products of the People’s Republic of China. HR 5677: A bill to make appropriations for the Departments of Labor…

HR 5679: A bill make appropriations for the departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and of…

HR 3603: A bill to promote family preservation and the prevention of foster care with emphasis on families where abuse of alcohol or drugs is present, and to improve the quality and deliver…

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 a…

HR 5100: A bill to strengthen the international trade position of the United States. HR 5560: A bill to extend the National Commission on Time and Learning. HR 5517: A bill to make approp…