Lets begin with the political environment. What led to the impeachment of president clinton . Alexis one of the things we might forget all this time Going Forward was that bill clinton was under investigation for almost his entire presidency and ken starr became the independent counsel. He began to investigate the whitewater investment deal back in 1994. So, by the time were in the fall of 1998, president clinton and his entire white house were very used to being under investigation for a whole variety of allegations relating to his past in arkansas. And even his Fundraising Efforts when he was president. So in the fall of 1998, he was elected to a second term but they were going into the midterm starr as and what can the independent counsel uncovered was a whole series of alleged relationships that the president had had in the past, that he had investigated, and then he heard of an intern named Monica Lewinsky. So at the time the impeachment inquiry was authorized, and in the house, 3
They passed. Article three, related to obstruction of justice. Thelso see a debate about impeachment process and the different roles of the house and senate. In the fall of 1998, the house of representative taking up articles of impeachment against Lillian Jefferson clinton. We will show you William Jefferson clinton. We will show you highlights. You are covering this for National Journal. Lets begin with the political environment in 1998. What led to the impeachment of president clinton . Alexis bill clinton was under investigation for almost his entire presidency. Ken starr had begun to investigate the whitewater investment deal back in 1994. By the time we were in the fall of 1998, president clinton and his entire white house were very used to being under investigation for a whole variety of allegations related to his past in arkansas. Efforts,fundraising when he was president. In the fall of 1998, he was butted to a second term, they were going into the Midterm Elections. Of thenne
Judiciary Committee Debate on one of the four articles they passed, article three. , related to obstruction of justice. We also see a debate about the impeachment process and the different roles of the house and senate. In the fall of 1998, the house of representatives taking up articles of impeachment against William Jefferson clinton. In a few minutes, we will show you the highlights of that debate. Joining us in studio is alexis simendinger. Lets begin with the political environment in 1998. What led to the impeachment of president clinton . Things wee of the might forget Going Forward is bill clinton was under investigation for almost his entire presidency. Independentcame the counsel and had begun to investigate the whitewater investment deal back in 1994. By the time we are in the fall of 1998, president clinton and his entire white house were very used to being under investigation for a whole variety of allegations related to his past and arkansas. Even his fundraising efforts,
Watch online at cspan. Org or listen on the go with the free cspan radio app. Speakeresday, house nancy pelosi led a portrait unveiling honoring former Speaker John Boehner who announced he would step down in september, 2015 his resignation took place the following month, day after pope francis addressed congress. This is 40 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, the , Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the United States house of representatives. Speaker pelosi good afternoon everyone. It is my official and personal honor to welcome friends of to thejohn boehner u. S. Capitol on this historic day. Members and friends from both sides of the idol ill and both sides of the capital both sides of the aisle is a signal of respect. It speaker gingrich and speaker ryan are both here. [applause] and we warmly walk and extend our gratitude to debbie, lindsay and tricia and the entire boehner family for sharing john with his congress and our country. With this congress and with our country. I now invite delivery of
Watch online at cspan. Org or listen on the go with the free cspan radio app. On tuesday, how Speaker Pelosi led a portrait unveiling honoring former Speaker John Boehner who announced he would step down in september 2015. His resignation took place the following month, day after pope francis addressed congress. This is 40 minutes. Ladies and gentlemen, the honorable nancy pelosi ladies and gentlemen, speaker nancy pelosi. It is my official and personal honor to welcome friends of Speaker John Boehner to the u. S. Capitol on this historic day. The presence of members from both sides of the aisle, both sides of the capital is a testament to the respect that all have for john, mr. Speaker. We are pleased to welcome to former speakers. Went to sip eight speaker gingrich, who is with us, and speaker ryan. Both of them are here. And we warmly welcome and extend our gratitude to debbie, to lindsay, and tricia and the entire boehner family for sharing john with this congress and with our coun