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100th US congress was formed
The apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives was based on the Twentieth Census of the United States in 1980. Both chambers had a Democratic majority. -
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100th Congress
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A new act is passed
Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act, Pub.L. 100-17, 101 Stat. 132 -
United States Department of Justice
The United States Department of Justice declares incumbent Austrian president Kurt Waldheim an "undesirable alien". -
A new act is passed
Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Reaffirmation Act of 1987 -
Black Monday
Stock market levels fell sharply on Wall Street and around the world. -
Iran-Contra Affair
Senate and House panels released reports charging President Reagan with 'ultimate responsibility' for the affair -
Second Session Begins
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1988 State of the Union Address
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REJECTION
The Democratic-controlled United States House of Representatives rejects President Ronald Reagan's request for $36.25 million to support the Nicaraguan Contras. -
A sad day.
Two U.S. Army helicopters collide in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, killing 17 servicemen. -
Morrison v. Olson
The United States Supreme Court upholds the law allowing special prosecutors to investigate suspected crimes by executive branch officials. -
1988 Presidential Election
George H. W. Bush was elected over Michael Dukakis; United States Senate elections, 1988 & United States House of Representatives elections, 1988: Democrats retained control of Congress -
Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
Pub.L. 100-690, including Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act and Alcoholic Beverage Labeling Act -
The Ending
The 100th term ends and the 101th term begins
