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Corporation for Public Broadcasting officials testified at a hearing on cuts to public broadcasting funding in President Trump’s fiscal year 2018 budget plan. President Trump’s plan includes…

Patricia de Stacy Harrison talked about the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, which created the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and, eventually, the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS…

Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America’s Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretar…

Dana Perino talked about her heritage and genealogy, employment as White House press secretary, the effects of telecommunications advancements on her position, and numerous relevant, topical…

The National Italian American Foundation held its 32nd Anniversary Awards Gala at the Hilton Washington and Towers Hotel. Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese received the Jack Val…

Sesame Workshop announced the results of a study and project titled, “Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment.” The project was developed to provide tools and idea…

Witnesses testified on the proposed fiscal year 2008 budget for public broadcasting. Topics included political bias in programming, educational programming, diversity in programming, and oth…

Patricia Harrison discussed the funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the role of local public television stations, documentary programming, and decency and freedom of express…

The Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee heard testimony on funding for Public Broadcasting. PBS executives testified about the uses of public funding …

Witnesses testified before the House International Relations Committee about the September 11 Commission’s recommendations for changes at the Department of State. They discussed State Depart…

Witnesses testified about the final report of the September 11 Commission on terrorist attacks in the U.S. and proposals to reorganize government agencies to better respond to terrorist thre…

Committee members heard from educators about various education policies to be included in the Republican Party platform. Among the issues they addressed were charter schools, voucher program…

The State Department held a reception honoring Representative Benjamin Gilman (R-NY) for his contributions to foreign policy and international exchange. Representative Gilman was retiring an…

Two days prior to his inauguration, President-elect Bush spoke to the Republican National Committee at their business meeting. After his speech committee chairs reported and other business …

Two panels of talk show hosts discussed the influence of their shows on the 2000 elections. They also talked about the difficulties of getting major candidates to appear on their shows, thir…

The Republican Party held fundraising lunch at the Philadelphia Convention Center. Governor Bush and others emphasized that America was ready for change and “hungry for new leadership.” …

In the opening session of the convention various candidates and officials pledged to support Governor Bush’s campaign and urged the country to vote Republican in the election. Various commit…

Participants talked about various measures to improve Medicare to be included in the Republican Party platform. Among the issues they addressed were measures to make Medicare more efficient,…

Participants talked about various measures to save Social Security which would become part of the Republican Party platform. Among the issues they addressed were using part of the payroll ta…