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Former Rep. Roemer presented both Senators Hagel and Kennedy with the Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award. After he outlined Senator Hagel’s biography and the reasons for his…

Senators Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia) and Richard Lugar (R-Indiana) received the 2003 Edmund S. Muskie Distinguished Public Service Award from the Center for National Policy. The award hono…

Senator John Kerry (D-Massachusetts) talked about energy issues at a forum hosted by the Center for National Policy. Sen. Kerry outlined an energy plan that emphasized tougher fuel efficien…

Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-SD) talked about the U.S. economy, George W. Bush administration’s economic policy, and the need for more rational proposals to stimulate the economy. F…

Ms. Steinbruner read comments from Leon Panetta and Mr. Chandler spoke about the formation of policies and the role of the Center. Mr. Baily presented the findings of the 2001 Economic Re…

Secretary Albright talked about U.S. foreign policy goals for the near future. She said that free trade and liberal investment were the “twin engines” of global growth. She also discussed in…

The 1998 Muskie award was given to first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton for her work representing America abroad. She was honored by the speakers and she also talked about the places she has vi…

Secretary Albright delivered the annual address on U.S. foreign policy. She reviewed 1997 events such as the signing of the Chemical Weapons Convention, continued peace in Bosnia, and pr…

EPA Administrator Carol Browner spoke about how federal and local governments and citizens can work together to comply with new air pollution standards. She and Vice President Al Gore signed…

Mr. Stiglitz highlighted the 51st annual presidential economic report. He outlined four challenges facing the U.S. economy despite its strong growth over the past four years: the aging popul…

Panelists talked about the proper role of local, state, and federal government and President Franklin Roosevelt’s legacy in this debate. They examined how President Roosevelt expanded the fe…

Participants examined the details of GOP Presidential Candidate Sen. Bob Dole’s (R-KS) economic proposal, which he released in a speech in Chicago on August 5. They evaluated several aspects…

In his fourth annual speech on the status of the U.S. labor force around Labor Day, Labor Secretary Robert Reich spoke about future developments in the U.S. economy and the labor force in pa…

Journalists, researchers and public policy specialists talked about affirmative action as an election year issue and about the media’s treatment of the issue.

Representative David Obey(D-Wisconsin) spoke about the degrading economic situation of millions of U.S. workers and their families. He cited corporate methods for increasing profits, such as…

Joseph Stiglitz, Chairman, Council of Economic Advisors, spoke about the administration’s economic 1996 report. The report focuses on the federal government’s changing role in the U.S. econo…

Senator Ted Kennedy, D-MA, talked about the condition of the U.S. economy and proposed changes in tax, immigration, labor and business laws.

Joseph Stiglitz, Chair for the Council of Economic Advisers, spoke about the role of economic forecasting in the budget process. He outlined how the Council of Economic Advisers predicts eco…

Panelists discussed the economic and political challenges of U.S. foreign aid as the federal government strives toward a balanced budget through budget cuts. They also took questions from th…

In his third annual Labor Day speech, Secretary of Labor Robert Reich spoke about the status of U.S. workers, including such topics as real wage stagnation, job security and international co…