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The Illinois State Society hosted a “bicentennial reflections” conversation featuring journalists Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun-Times and Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune. The journalists…

Lynn Sweet previewed primary races in Illinois. They included the Republican contest for the party’s gubernatorial nominee and a handful of key congressional races.

Lynn Sweet and Joseph Schatz talked about current political news including the 2011 budget agreement and the 2012 federal budget, the 2012 presidential campaign, and other current issues.…

Participants spoke about the 2010 midterm election results, the potential impact of Republican control of the House on future legislation, Republican and Democratic legislative strategies,…

Robert Gibbs briefed reporters on a number of topics including the economy, Iran’s nuclear program and United Nations' sanctions, and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and John Brennan briefed reporters on new airline security guidelines in the aftermath of the attempted Christmas Day bombing of Northwest…

A book party was held for Michael Smerconish’s book Morning Drive: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking (The Lyons Press; April 22, 2009). The nationally syndicated radio host and…

President Obama held a prime time news conference in the East Room of the White House. In his opening remarks he outlined his health care reform proposals. He then answered several…

Lynn Sweet talked about Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s impeachment and Senate appointee Roland Burris. She responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. A portion of Governor…

Lynn Sweet talked about the appointment of Roland Burris as the senator from Illinois by Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Telephone lines were open for reaction to the opening day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, as live scenes were shown of the convention center as music played and then as delegates…

Indiana and North Carolina primary election night coverage included election results, analysis by reporters and political scientists, news coverage from WISH-TV in Indiana and WRAL-TV in…

Lynn Sweet talked about the life and major milestones of Representative Henry Hyde of Chicago. Rep. Hyde died on 11/29/2007.

Participating by telephone, the guest talked about the campaign to succeed Congressman Henry Hyde in the 6th district of Illinois in Chicago’s western suburbs. Hyde is retiring after 16…

WomenVote USA hosted the forum “Colloquium on Women Voters: The Defining Vote.” Several top female journalists participated in a panel titled “Media’s Role in Defining Women Voters.” They…

Following introductory remarks by moderator Reverend Jackson, each candidate gave two minutes of opening remarks. Their remarks were followed by a series of questions from members of the…

Ms. Sweet described the career of Democratic presidential candidate Carol Moseley Braun, a former U.S. Senator from Illinois. Various video clips of Senator Mosley Braun were also shown.…

Ms. Sweet spoke about various court proceedings connected with the contested presidential elections in Florida.

Participants gave lighthearted speeches to members of the media and spoke about why they did not want to run for president.