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Speakers at the afternoon session of the Democratic National Convention included Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA); Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY); Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-ND); Rep. Charles Schumer…

Afternoon events at 1996 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

At a rally at the old C.& O. train station, President Clinton and others started a train tour called the “21st Century Express” which will travel through Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Indiana on…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and…

The Economic Development and Commerce Committee discussed transportation, privatization, telecommunications and the world economy and heard testimony from members of Congress and Chairman…

After meeting with President Clinton about church fires in the southeastern U.S., several governors talked to reporters about the results of the meeting. They emphasized that burning and…

In their final meeting, the governors adopted many resolutions on environmental policy, welfare reform and other issues. During this meeting, President Bill Clinton spoke for 35 minutes.

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes…

After meeting between Democratic Governors and Congressional Democratits to discuss the budget negotiations, Democratic congressional negotiators and several Democratic governors briefed…

The House Democratic Leadership held a hearing on Medicare Reform.

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and…

In the plenary session of the winter meeting, members addressed work force issues and welfare reform. Governors, lawmakers and others examined some of the opportunities and challenges…

Governor Gaston Caperton talked about the previous accomplishments of his administration and his agenda for the future, including increasing technology levels throughout the state.

The participants discussed federal, state and local governments' telecommunications policy and ways in which the different levels of government can cooperate on such policies. They also…

Three governors talked about the importance of making a smooth and intelligent transition into power and the common challenges they all face in their personal and public lives. After their…

The West Virginia Society of Washington D.C. hosted a tribute to Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV).

State Governors held a health care forum with Senator Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) concerning the president’s health care reform plan and the effort to gain congressional approval for the same.

Governor Gaston Caperton (D-WV) talked about the legislative agenda of his state and said that health care reform and controlling crime are his two priorities. He also spoke about what he…

Governor Gaston Caperton addressed the West Virginia legislature and related his administration’s accomplishments and plans for the future. The Governor talked about how people living…

President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and three U.S. governors briefed reporters on the effort to garner support for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Governors Ann Richards…