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Panelists talked about the rising costs of military personnel on active duty. Topics addressed include military compensation, military procurement and overhead costs, and TRICARE costs. TRIC…

Legal experts spoke about the impact of the government shutdown on the federal judiciary and the U.S. Department of Justice. The forum was sponsored by Democratic members of the House Judici…

Former government and congressional staffers talked about reforming the federal budget process. This was the second panel of “Budgeting on the Brink,” held at the Bipartisan Policy Center.

Panelists, former congressional staff members, talked about economic issues facing the lame-duck session of the 112th Congress, as well as how they could be addressed by the different member…

John Cranford moderated a discussion of the economy and the effect of the results of the 2010 midterm elections. Panelists also responded to questions from the audience.

The Center for American Progress held a discussion on the use of the filibuster rule and its effect on modern U.S. Senate procedures. Senator Tom Udall talked about the history of the filibu…

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…

Norman Ornstein and Scott Lilly talked about President-elect Obama’s likely governing style, including how he will run the executive branch, and deal with Congress, foreign governments, and …

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 …

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

Mr. Crowley moderated a panel on the state of the U.S. transportation infrastructure. Among the topics addressed were increased use of roads, bridges and infrastructure, decreased government…

The Federal Financial Management, Government Information, and International Security Subcommittee of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing on legisla…

Panelists spoke about a report titled “A Return to Competitive Contracting.” Among the topics they addressed were the amounts spent on federal contracts annually, Congressional oversight of …

After opening remarks, the panelists, moderated by Mr. Lilly, discussed what is required for good congressional oversight of the executive branch and also evaluation of the work of Congress.…

Mr. Lilly moderated a panel on political lobbying and congressional ethics. Among the topics they addressed were the recent scandal involving republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff and his activi…

Moderated by Mr. Lilly, congressional Democrats and others talked about proposed changes in the rules and procedures of the U.S. House of Representatives. Among the topics they addressed wer…

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…

Members unveiled a portrait of former House Appropriations Committee Chairman and current ranking Democrat David Obey in the committee hearing chambers.

Rep. Obey, ranking Democrat on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Rep. Van Hollen, House Education and Workforce Committee member, and others talked about the Center’s new s…

Two panels discussed the state of the U.S. economy. Among the topics addressed were job growth, interest rates, and economic recovery efforts. Mr. Lilly moderated the first panel. Ms. Butts …