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Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr. spoke to reporters and answered questions about the arrest of Illinois Governor Blagojevich on corruption charges, and his possible connection to the invest…

A panel of civic leaders and historians talked with a diverse audience about racial divisions past and present, impediments to economic opportunity, and how President Abraham Lincoln’s legac…

The Illinois delegation to the Democratic National Convention met in preparation for the Convention.

Black leaders participated in a panel discussion with journalists on electing the nation’s first black president. They responded to questions from members of the audience. This event was …

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. spoke to delegates at the Democratic National Convention about his support for Sen. Barack Obama.

The opening day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado focused on Senator Barack Obama’s background, experience, character, and vision for America’s fu…

Telephone lines were open for reaction to the opening day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. Highlights of the Convention were shown. Addition…

A hearing was held on the fiscal year 2009 appropriations for international assistance programs and U.S. contributions to international financial institutions. Members asked how the U.S. can…

Secretary Condoleezza Rice testified about the proposed fiscal year 2009 budget for foreign operations. Topics included foreign aid, foreign services personnel, increasing energy prices, Rus…

Deputy Secretary of State Negroponte testified about the fiscal year 2008 emergency supplemental budget request for Iraq and Afghanistan.