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Panelists talked about Puerto Rico’s debt crisis, as well as ways the U.S. could help the territory achieve financial stability. Among the various options they discussed were restructuring…

Bruce Katz and Jennifer Bradley talked about their book, The Metropolitan Revolution: How Cities and Metros are Fixing Our Broken Politics and Fragile Economies, in which they argue that American…

Members of Congress and several mayors discussed the topic, “Crime in the Cities: America’s Mayors Fight Back.” Topics included murders, crime statistics, police departments, and gun…

Foundation officials announced the theme of the Annual Legislative Conference, “Changing Course, Confronting Crises, Continuing the Legacy.” Officers from Dell Corporation and others…

The House Committee on Homeland Security holds a hearing to examine the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) process of awarding anti-terrorism grants. Recently announced funding levels…

From October 9-11, 2005, The Glocal Forum hosted its 4th annual Glocalization Conference. During the second day of events, a panel discussion titled “Soul of the City Continued and World Poll: Adverting…

Leaders from the black community announced a rally to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Million Man March. They talked about the legacy of the original march, subsequent marches to…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community…

Washington city leaders announced tax reform recommendations and a report, gLocal Budget and Tax Policy in the U.S.: Perceptions of City Officials. h Following their remarks they answered…

Live coverage of guests arriving at the Washington Hilton Hotel for the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner was shown. Guests, including correspondents, entertainers, politicians, and…

Officers of the National League of Cities released their annual “State of the Cities Survey” during the opening news conference of their meeting. Following their remarks they answered…

Mrs. Bush and officials spoke at a ceremony marking the re-opening of Pennsylvania to pedestrian traffic.

As part of a C-SPAN and Comcast project to encourage dialog between students and national leaders, Mayor Williams spoke to high school students about the value of public service and his…

This public meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council focused on the funding of homeland security programs.

The Homeland Security Advisory Council held their quarterly meeting. The group provides advice to Secretary Ridge. A number of issues were addressed, including information sharing,…

At an annual charity contest, politicians, journalists and political activists tried their hand at stand-up comedy. Norah O’Donnell moderated the event and Representative Bachus was…

Lawmakers talked about cooperation between local, state and federal government agencies. Among the topics they addressed were homeland security and emergency response, education programs,…

Mayors and other experts talked about various aspects of federal, state and local partnerships. Topics included education, neighborhood safety, property taxes, and proposals for new kinds…

The first lady, Mayor Williams, and other officials held a news conference on the landscaping and security improvements to Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House.

The panelists talked about African-American youth leadership, including the qualities that make a good leader, ways to prepare for leadership, and the importance of community involvement,…