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Witnesses testified about S. 852, proposed legislation that would set up a trust fund to compensate victims of asbestos exposure.

President Bill Clinton and others spoke to a large crowd of military personnel, veterans and family members in the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery. Music was provided by a milita…

Mr. Gober talks about the government’s service to veterans and the changing nature of the veteran population in the U.S.

The President announced the resignation of Secretary of Veterans Affairs Togo West and said he would nominate Mr. Gober for the position. He also said that a home heating oil reserve would b…

Veterans' Affairs Department officials talked with reporters about preparations they have made for any year 2000 computer problems. Veterans were assured that they will receive their monthly…

Over 3,000 members of prisoner of war associations and others gathered to celebrate the opening of the National Prisoner of War Museum in Andersonville, GA, the site of a prison camp for Uni…

President Bill Clinton commemorated Veterans Day by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The tomb contains the remains of soldiers from World War I, World War II, the Korean W…

The Women’s Military Memorial was dedicated at Arlington National Cemetery. It is the nation’s first memorial to women, who have served in great numbers over the period of American history b…

Joined by several veterans, President Clinton held a news conference on the importance of NATO enlargement. Next week the president travels to Spain to participate in a debate regarding invi…

Administration officials briefed the media on details and background of President Clinton’s decision to normalize relations with Vietnam. Following statements by Mr. Lake and Mr. Gober cover…

political issues were examined through reviews of the newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. Richard Dunh…

Witnesses testified on the downsizing of the federal workforce. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena emphasized his role as a “manager” in the administration of his department and addresse…

President-elect Clinton spoke in a news conference to announce his appointees for the positions of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Secretary for Veterans Affairs, and Deputy-Secr…