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Stephen Wayne talked about the history of presidents working with congresses of the opposing party, and he also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Professor Wayne sa…

The Center for American Progress and American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies hosted a one day symposium on “Checks and Balances, Perspectives on American Demo…

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 discussed the relationship between Eisenhower’s administration and the Congress. The legislative branch was different in that era in that it was more oriented towards political…

Thurber and Dulio’s topic is “Presidential-Congressional Relations and the Politics of the Appropriations Process.” Dietz’s topic is “Presidential Influence in Congress: New Solutions to Ol…

Georgetown University Professor, Stephen Wayne talked about the history of the presidential power of clemency, and how it has been utilized by presidents. He also took audience calls, faxes,…

From a conference at Hofstra University panelists discussed the role played by first lady Barbara Bush during the administration of President George H. W. Bush. A video was shown of speeches…