Will introduce new railroad bill at this session. Washington, D.C., Dec. 29. Rep. Clarence F. Lea, Democrat of California, working on the new railroad bill he will introduce at this session of Congress, 12/29/38

Rep. Clarence Lea, Calif.

Rep. Clarence F. Lea, Democrat of Calif.

Busy Senate official. Washington, D.C., Dec. 28. One of the busiest officials at the Capitol these days is Col. Edwin A Halsey, Secretary of the U.S. Senate, who is ironing out final details for the opening of the Senate on January 3, 12/28/38

Headaches anew for Speaker. Washington, D.C., Dec. 22. Congressional headaches are again the order for Speaker of the House William B. Bankhead, who is pictured at his desk today following his return to the capital for the opening of Congress on January 3, 12/22/38

Congressman's day. 11:00 A.M. Rep. Thomas studies the bills now before Congress or works on bills he is proposing to introduce

ICC Commissioner optimistic on rail outlook. Washington, D.C., Jan. 24. First witness before the House Interstate Commerce Committee as it began hearings today on proposed legislation to aid the ailing railroad industry, Walter M.W. Splawn, member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, expressed the

Most unpopular" member of congress. Washington, D.C., Nov. 30. Representative Ralph E. Church, Republican of Illinois, whose persistency in making points of order and objecting to unanimous consent requests for adjournment, has earned him the title of "The Most Unpopular Member". The House recessed

ICC Commissioner opposes repeal of long and short haul rail freight rates. Washington D.C. Appearing before the House Interstate Committee today, Joseph B. Eastman, Railroad Coordinator and Member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, testified that the ICC opposed repeal of long and short haul rai