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Howard Baker (R-TN), Senate majority leader from 1981 to 1985, offered his thoughts on Senate leadership and what made the chamber work. He also reflected on his first trip to the Senate in …

Former Senator Howard Baker, Jr., talked about his career. He also talked about the career of former Senator Robert Dole (R-KS). This never-before-aired interview with historian Richard Nort…

Current and former congressional leaders paid tribute to former New Hampshire Senator Warren B. Rudman who died November 19, 2012, at the age of 82. Senator Rudman was best remembered as a k…

The Bipartisan Policy Center paid tribute to “A Century of Service” by two of the center’s founders. From military service to careers in elected office, the combined public service of former…

Former Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger died June 2011 in Charlottesville, Virginia after suffering a short illness. He was the former secretary of state in the George H.W. Bush admin…

Former President Jimmy Carter and former Tennessee Senator Howard Baker talked about bipartisanship in the current political climate. They focused on a variety of issues including the curren…

Russell Long moderated a session focused on Senate party leaders from 1953 to 1977. Panelists discussed Lyndon Johnson, Everett Dirksen, and Mike Mansfield. The symposium marked the end of f…

Former White House chiefs of staff spoke about the duties and responsibilities of the office during periods of transition in the middle of a president’s term. Among the issues they addressed…

As part of a conference titled, “Votes and Jokes: Laughter and America’s Political Personality,” the participants examined both the humor used by politicians and the political commentary of …

Former Senator Thompson talked to students and faculty about public service in American life, his experiences in government, and the importance of civic engagement to the strength of the cou…

Witnesses testified about reforms undertaken by the International Olympic Committee to prevent corruption and ensure that cities bidding for the Olympic Games are given a fair chance. The re…

Coverage of the 104th Congress included a review of the week’s events on Capitol Hill, visits with Representative-elect John Hayworth and retiring Representative JJ Pickle, and interviews on…

Coverage of the 104th Congress included a review of the week’s events on Capitol Hill. Other topics included interviews with Representative-elect Sue Myrick (R-North Carolina), Senator-elect…

Prominent Republicans paid tribute to Congressman Robert Henry Michel, R-Illinois, who is not seeking re-election at the conclusion of this congressional term. Speakers praised his life and…

The panelists, which included elected officials and journalists, talked about whether women have truly changed the face of American politics. They spoke about changes in the role and status …

C-SPAN CEO and Founder Brian Lamb emceed a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol celebrating the 200th anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol. The ceremony came the night b…

Former Senator Howard Baker (R-Tennessee), Former Ambassador to the United Nations Jeane Kirkpatrick, and ABC News Correspondent Pierre Salinger spoke about current political issues in the U…

Members of Congress and representatives of the administration discussed the first 100 days of the Clinton administration, including his successes and failures with Congress. Issues raised in…

Republican party leaders appeared at a Republican party campaign fundraiser at the Washington Convention Center.

Mr. Sununu delivered a dinner speech to the Freedom Forum, a group which describes itself as a financially independent, non-partisan international organization dedicated to free press, free…