Presidential Medal of Freedom Awards
During an afternoon ceremony in the White House East Room, President Clinton presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given to a civilian, to the following…
1,253 viewsDuring an afternoon ceremony in the White House East Room, President Clinton presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given to a civilian, to the following…
1,253 viewsIn his meeting with American Indian and Alaska Native tribal leaders at the White House, President Clinton spoke of respecting the values, religions, identities, and sovereignty of Native Americans and…
728 viewsSecretary Robert Reich announced that former Labor Secretary William Usery has agreed to mediate the labor dispute between Major League Baseball players and owners. He said that players and…
516 viewsSecretary Reich, Labor Secretary, talks about his perspectives on why the voters reacted so strongly against the Democrats during a strong economy. He believes that, on the whole, the “middle…
311 viewsThe Jim Hightower Radio Show was simulcasted for Radio Week. The guests discussed tax cuts for the middle class.
222 viewsSecretary of Education Richard Riley and Secretary of Labor Robert Reich briefed the media and took questions on the School-To- Work Opportunities Act. The officials explained that this Act, the recently…
190 viewsLabor Secretary Robert Reich talked about a new Labor Department proposal which would prohibit smoking in all workplaces. The proposed ban could affect more than six million places of work…
106 viewsHilary Clinton,Vice President Al Gore, and Labor Secretary Robert Reich released the results of a government sponsored survey regarding working women. The survey was distributed by…
99 viewsPresident Clinton unveiled the administration’s plans to change the U.S. unemployment system. A new proposal would extend jobless benefits for displaced workers while they learn new skills.…
55 viewsLabor Secretary Robert Reich held a briefing focusing on the report of the Dunlop Commission. The commission, led by Ford administration Labor Secretary John Dunlop was created to look at the…
52 viewsWitnesses discussed the need for pension reform to prevent the exploitation of workers in the U.S. The participants included members of the Departments of Labor, and Housing.
52 viewsPresident Bill Clinton, Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, and New York Governor Mario Cuomo (D) spoke about politics, the U.S. economy, the Clinton administration’s achievements and the…
42 viewsTreasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen, Labor Secretary Robert Reich, and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Laura Tyson briefed the media today on efforts to reduce the deficit and create jobs. Secretary Bentsen…
38 viewsSecretary of Labor Robert Reich and Chairman, Council of Economic Advisors Laura Tyson today briefed the media and took questions on employment and personal income growth. The March employment increase of 456,000…
36 viewsLabor Secretary Robert Reich addressed business, community and labor leaders at a conference on re-employment. He gave an overview of the day long conference as well as discussed problems…
35 viewsThe following individuals briefed the media today on the itinerary for the G-7 Jobs Conference, which will begin Monday in Detroit: Director of the National Economic Council Bob Rubin;…
33 viewsSecretary of Labor Bob Reich, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Laura Tyson, and Director of the National Economic Council Bob Rubin briefed the media and took questions today on…
32 viewsSeveral administration officials talked about the agenda for the Summit of the Americas, specifically the goals the U.S. had set for the meeting. The goals included a free trade zone, the…
29 viewsCabinet members talked with reporters about President Clintons economic address that proposed a Middle Class tax cut.
29 viewsLabor Secretary Robert Reich spoke about the state of the American workforce at a luncheon hosted by the Center for National Policy. He focused on changes in the economy and their impact on…
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