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“House Committee Meetings” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D96-D97 on Jan. 26, 1995.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
Committee Meetings
FOREIGN OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Foreign Operations, Export Finance, and Related Agencies held a hearing on Foreign Operations in an Era of Budget Reductions. Testimony was heard from the following former Representatives: Mickey Edwards of Oklahoma; and Matt McHugh of New York.
LABOR--HHS--EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies continued appropriation hearings. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
Hearings continue tomorrow.
RE-EXAMINING OLD ASSUMPTIONS
Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on Re-examining Old Assumptions. Testimony was heard from the following former Secretaries of Education: William J. Bennett and Lamar Alexander; and Mario Cuomo, former Governor, State of New York.
EVALUATING U.S. FOREIGN POLICY
Committee on International Relations: Concluded hearings on Evaluating U.S. Foreign Policy, Part III. Testimony was heard from Warren M. Christopher, Secretary of State.
REGIONAL HOTSPOTS
Committee on National Security: Met in executive session to receive a briefing on regional hotspots. The Committee was briefed by Christine Williams, Chairman, National Intelligence Council.
OVERSIGHT
Committee on Resources: Held an oversight hearing on Federal efforts to introduce Canadian Gray Wolves into Yellowstone National Park and the Central Idaho Wilderness. Testimony was heard from Senator Thomas; Bruce Babbitt, Secretary of the Interior; JoAn Wood, member, House of Representatives, State of Idaho; and public witnesses.
MISCELLANEOUS MEASURES
Committee on Resources: Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands approved for full Committee action the following bills: H.R. 531, amended, to designate the Great Western Scenic Trail as a study trail under the National Trails System Act; [[Page D97]] H.R. 536, amended, to extend indefinitely the authority of the Secretary of the Interior to collect a commercial operation fee in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area; H.R. 517, Chacoan Outliers Protection Act of 1995; H.R. 529, amended, to authorize the exchange of National Forest System lands in the Targhee National Forest in Idaho for non-Federal lands within the forest in Wyoming; and H.R. 562, amended, to modify the boundaries of Walnut Canyon National Monument in the State of Arizona.
LINE-ITEM VETO ACT
Committee on Rules: Ordered reported amended, by a record vote of 9 to 4, H.R. 2, Line-Item Veto Act.
COMMITTEE SCHEDULING
Committee on Rules: Ordered reported H. Res. 43, to amend clause 2(g)(3) of House rule XI to permit committee chairman to schedule hearings.
Subsequently, the Committee granted an open rule providing for consideration of H. Res. 43 in the House as in the Committee of the Whole.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX REFORM AND INVESTMENT IN SMALL BUSINESS
Committee on Small Business: Held a hearing on Capital Gains Tax Reform and Investment in Small Business. Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
DISPOSITION OF ICC'S RAIL MERGER AUTHORITY
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Subcommittee on Railroads held a hearing on Disposition of the ICC's Rail Merger Authority. Testimony was heard from Steven C. Sunshine, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice; Frank Kruesi, Assistant Secretary, Policy, Department of Transportation; Gail McDonald, Chairman, ICC; and public witnesses.
CONTRACT WITH AMERICA
Committee on Ways and Means: Continued hearings on the Contract With America, with emphasis on provisions designed to encourage savings and investment. Testimony was heard from Representative Smith of Michigan; and public witnesses.
Hearings continue January 31.
