Videos

The House of Representatives debated the use of military force with Iraq. Note: there is recording problems due to solar flares at around 16:50 hours.

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…

In the opening portion of a hearing on a proposed resolution to authorize the use of force against Iraq for its intransigence in complying with United Nations resolutions, members talked abo…

Former Prime Minister Netanyahu testified about potential military action in Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were nuclear weapons development in Iraq, Iraqi support of terrorist networks…

The House voted to expel Ohio Representative James Traficant for violation of House ethics rules. Ethics Committee members and others presented their cases prior to the final vote of 420 to …

House Rules Committee members heard testimony on the creation of a Department of Homeland Security as they considered rules for debate on legislation on the floor of the House.

Mr. Ridge testified about the proposed reorganization of the federal government involving the creation of a new Department of Homeland Security. Among the issues they addressed were intellig…

The House Government Reform Committee held a hearing on the safety of mail and postal workers. Witnesses testified about the safety of postal workers and the U.S. mail following the discove…

Witnesses testified about injuries resulting from vaccination and reviewed the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which was established in 1986.