This letter is part of a series of correspondence between Senator Thomas J. Dodd (D-CT) and a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Shipbuilders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers regarding the relationship of the Federal…

Summary of remarks made during hearings before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Committee of Government Operations of the Senate on the establishment of the Department of Urban Affairs and Housing.

In this statement, Representative Harley O. Staggers presents H.R. 13228 and explains that it improves automobile safety standards with an emphasis on tire manufacturers.

Senator John J. Williams believed that public education should be funded and directed by state and local communities and not the federal government. He stated that the bill contained "within it the seeds of the first Federal education system," which…

Following President Lyndon B. Johnson's announcement of the Voting Rights bill on March 15, 1965, Senator Williams introduced the "Clean Elections" amendment to the bill on March 18, 1965. Williams emphasized that although he supported the principle…

Draft with edits of Congressman Bob Dole's statement introducing legislation to establish a federal public records law. Original text was written by J. Philip Carlson, who Minority Counsel for the House Committee on Government Operations from…

Congressman Robert J. Dole presents his observations from the congressional trip to India. He emphasizes the need to organize and coordinate agriculture assistance through other countries, but he also states that progress in India has been made…

In a statement before the Committee on Rules, Representative Harley O. Staggers (D-WV) explains the provisions in H. R. 15440 that regulate fair labelling standards for goods.

On January 13, 1965, Representative Emanuel Celler (D-NY) introduced in the House of Representatives an administration-backed immigration bill, H.R. 2580. On March 3, the Subcommittee on Immigration and Nationality, chaired by Representative Michael…

Staff notes capture the flavor of the debate.