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Former White House legislative affairs liaisons from the administrations of George H.W. Bush to President Obama discussed how they interacted with Congress to pass legislation. They also com…

James Thurber talked about how recent presidents (Reagan, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama) have dealt with fiscal matters when Congress is divided. He also responded to telephone calls an…

Participants in a conference on the upcoming presidential transition spoke about past administration efforts during transition periods, promises made by both 2008 presidential candidates to …

Participants in a conference on the upcoming presidential transition spoke about past administration efforts during transition periods, promises made by both 2008 presidential candidates to …

A bipartisan panel of former members of Congress gave advice for the leaders of the 110th Congress on working with the executive branch to set and follow a successful legislative agenda. Jam…

As part of a conference on the effectiveness of congressional oversight of the executive branch in recent years, Rep. Waxman, ranking member of the House Government Reform Committee, deliver…

Charles Brain gave a lecture on lobbying and Executive-Congressional branch relations. Among the topics he discussed were second term presidents and the effect of funding on reelections. Mr.…

Pfiffner’s and Polsby’s topic was “President and Congress at the Turn of the Century: Structural Sources of Conflict.” Wayne’s topic was “Congress and Presidential Leadership.” Davidson’s …

The panelists, all former White House legislative directors, talked about the techniques for White House lobbying. According to Mr. Griffin, who moderated the panel, the five major functions…

The panelists talked about the November 5 midterm elections focusing on campaign financing at a symposium hosted by American University. They also responded to questions from the audience.

The panelists talked about the effects of political consultants and lobbyists on campaigns and elections. They also responded to questions from the audience.

After Professor Thurber’s opening remarks, Mr. Broder delivered the keynote address about presidential-congressional relations after the 2000 election. He answered questions from the audienc…

Participants discussed the administrative role of the White House staff and how to effectively run the White House and implement a president’s agenda. After formal presentations they held a …

Mr. Korologos spoke about lobbying Congress, maintaining ties with the White House, and overall lobbying strategies. He also reviewed his career as a lobbyist and lessons he has learned alon…