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Senator Patrick Leahy and Governor Jim Douglas talked about former President Calvin Coolidge’s “civil approach to politics,” and the need for more of his approach in contemporary political d…

The National Governors Association held its last day of meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. Governors focused on “The Federal Budget Deficit: Risks and Challenges.” Guests included Senator …

The National Governors Association held its second day of meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. Governors focused on “Redesigning State Government,” where they examined ways to strategically ba…

The opening plenary session of National Governors Association’s 102nd annual meeting focused on creating a sustainable health care system. Sam Palmisano talked about IBM’s model of holding d…

Governors talked about how their states have coped during the recession at a news conference to begin the National Governors Association 2010 Annual Meeting.

Governors and state health officials discussed some of the challenges states will face if the health care reform legislation is passed. They talked about the need to be partners with the fed…

Governors and health care officials talked about state-based health care reforms in the current fiscal environment and the potential impact of federal health care reform. Karen Tumulty moder…

Mark Zandi and Alan R. Mulally spoke to governors about the business environment in the states, impact of the economic recession, and fostering innovation to spur economic growth.

President Obama addressed the National Governors Association winter meeting. He talked about jobs and the economy.

Governors spoke to reporters following a meeting with President Obama. The governors were in Washington, D.C., for the National Governors Association winter meeting. They spoke about a numbe…

Vermont Governor James Douglas and West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin talked about health care and the economy. Maria Bartiromo moderated.

President Obama and Governor Douglas offered official toasts at a dinner for the nations governors. In his remarks President Obama spoke about the economic challenges facing federal and stat…

First Lady Michelle Obama talked at the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting about childhood obesity. Drs. Atul Gawande and Jack Cochran talked about health care reform.

At an opening news conference, officers of the National Governors Association gave a preview of the events of the winter meeting.

Governor Jim Douglas delivered his annual state of the state address to state legislators.

Witnesses testified about the implementation and enforcement of the REAL ID and the PASS ID Acts. The acts created minimum federal standards for identification cards as well as an interconne…