Rep. Livingston Resignation
In a portion of proceedings from the floor of the United States House of Representatives Representative Bob Livingston (R-LA) surprised House colleagues by announcing that he would withdraw …
2,601 viewsIn a portion of proceedings from the floor of the United States House of Representatives Representative Bob Livingston (R-LA) surprised House colleagues by announcing that he would withdraw …
2,601 viewsHouse and Senate democratic leaders discussed the congressional session that was just ended. They criticized the Republicans' record for the past 2 year session and put forth what they would…
38 viewsRep. Boehner talked about the accomplishments of the 105th Congress such as the balanced budget, tax relief, welfare reform, and IRS reform.
40 viewsSenator Lott spoke about the Republican legislative agenda. Among the topics he discussed were tax cuts, agricultural relief and appropriations measures. After brief comments he answered que…
48 viewsLawrence Goodrich of the Christian Science Monitor talked about the Senate impasse over campaign finance reform and the remaining items on the congressional agenda before the end of the sess…
30 viewsSenator Daschle Tom (D-ND) talked about the Senate agenda for the week, especially campaign finance reform. He also took questions on other items, such as the president’s line-item veto of s…
16 viewsSylvia Smith of the Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette talked about congressional activities over the past week. She focused on the Senate debate on campaign finance reform and the appropriations pro…
41 viewsSenator Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS) and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich (R-GA) spoke with reporters before their meeting with other Republican leaders about the congressional agenda…
28 viewsAfter appearing on “Meet the Press,” Mr. Panetta and Senators Bradley and Simpson talked to reporters. Mr. Panetta focused on the agenda for the next four years and conditions in Washington,…
56 viewsCurrent news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers, and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes,…
196 viewsSenator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and newly elected Senator Wayne Allard (R-CO) and Rep. John Shadegg (R-AZ) talked about why they won their campaigns and the most important issues facing the …
62 viewsFour House Republican freshmen discussed their campaigns and hopes for the 105th Congress. They outlined the most important issues in their campaigns and the issues they were most looking fo…
163 viewsPanelists spoke about several aspects of the 1996 elections, including Republican and Democratic prospects, cynicism among voters, and its relationship to the presidential campaign. They als…
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