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Participants in a conference on the upcoming presidential transition spoke about past administration efforts during transition periods, promises made by both 2008 presidential candidates to …

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, all former White House legislative directors, talked about the techniques for White House lobbying. According to Mr. Griffin, who moderated the panel, the five major functions…

The panelists talked about the effects of political consultants and lobbyists on campaigns and elections. They also responded to questions from the audience.

Andres' topic is “Successful Influence: Managing Legislative Affairs in the 21st Century.” Griffin’s topic is, “Working with Congress: Personality, Politics and the Presidential Policy Agen…

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…

Gary Andres described strategies the White House used to sell its policies to Congress and the private sector. He talked about the history and structure of the White House legislative affair…