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Former Republican and Democratic members of Congress talked about how personal relationships on Capitol Hill have changed in the past fifty years, and how important those relationships are t…

Mark Shields, syndicated columnist and political analyst for PBS, talked about his early days in politics and shared stories of his role as a legislative assistant to Senator William Proxmir…

A book party was held at the Jefferson Hotel for the publication of Shooting from the Lip: The Life of Senator Al Simpson, written by Donald Hardy. Senator Simpson was shown mingling with th…

Eleven voters from the Philadelphia area participated in a Hart Research Associates focus group. Peter Hart moderated the discussion on a wide range of topics including the Obama administrat…

Mark Shields talked about recent political and economic news. He responded to telephone calls, electronic mail, and tweets.

A party was held to celebrate the posthumous publication of Meg Greenfield’s book Washington, published by PublicAffairs. The book is an inside view of the U.S. federal capital from a journa…

As part of the Leaders of Capitol Hill series, former Senator John Glenn (D-OH) and others remembered the life and career of the late Senator Mike Mansfield (D-MT), including his 24 years in…

Larry King, the Talk Show Host of CNN, was roasted to benefit the Spina Bifida Association. Mark Shields, syndicated columnist, presided over the ceremony at which several people spoke, incl…

The guests discussed congressional term limits, Newt Gingrich, the Carter presidency, a post election session in the Senate on healthcare, national politics in Washington and the influence o…

Mark Shields hosted a celebrity roast of Russert to benefit the Spina Bifida Association. Speakers include Health Secretary Donna Shalala, Senators Kerry of Nebraska and Moynihan of New York…

Sam Donaldson, of ABC News, was roasted for the Spina Bifida Association of America. Mr. Donaldson is a weekly panelist on “This Week with David Brinkley,” and the co-host of ABC’s weekly ne…

The American Public Transit Association hosted a panel discussion on the 1988 presidential election. Speakers included Rep. John Lewis (D-GA), political consultant Pat Buchanan and political…

The House Democratic Caucus met at the Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia to discuss the political trends in the U.S. Panelists discussed polling data, public opinion, and th…

The Washington Press Club Foundation hosted its annual ‘Salute to Congress Dinner.’ Mark Shields of the Washington Post, members of the House of Representatives, and members of the Senate s…