Senate Leader Lecture - Howard Baker
Howard Baker (R-TN), Senate majority leader from 1981 to 1985, offered his thoughts on Senate leadership and what made the chamber work. He also reflected on his first trip to the Senate in …
1,837 viewsHoward Baker (R-TN), Senate majority leader from 1981 to 1985, offered his thoughts on Senate leadership and what made the chamber work. He also reflected on his first trip to the Senate in …
1,837 viewsWhite House Chief of Staff Howard Baker talked to reporters about his first day on the job and his relationship with President Reagan. He answered their questions. Other topics included the …
669 viewsThe Newseum hosted a panel discussion on the 25th Anniversary of the Watergate scandal that culminated in the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Participants spoke about the events lead…
544 viewsParticipants reflected on the Reagan Administration and his views on foreign policy. They focused on the increased strength of American defenses and the fight against Communism. They also ta…
118 viewsFormer White House chiefs of staff spoke about the duties and responsibilities of the office during periods of transition in the middle of a president’s term. Among the issues they addressed…
141 viewsAs part of a symposium marking the 200th anniversary of the White House, current and former White House officials spoke about the daily workings of the White House. Among the topics they add…
302 viewsParticipants discussed the history and importance of the Panama Canal, the 1979 treaties transferring control of the canal and establishing the permanent neutrality of the canal, and the fut…
301 viewsDuring a birthday celebration for former President Ronald Reagan, former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, former Senator Howard Baker, Senator Robert Dole, and others spoke about the accomp…
3,692 viewsFormer White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker Jr. paid tribute to President Reagan’s accomplishments and how he had the important characteristics to be president of the United States.
70 viewsIn honor of President Reagan’s 88th birthday, Mr. Buckley reflected on his friendship with the President. He also focused on the accomplishments of the Reagan administration, and the fall …
702 viewsFormer Senator Howard Baker (R-TN) spoke about his work with President Ronald Reagan.
249 viewsSecretary Small and other officials announced that China had agreed to loan two giant pandas to the National Zoo for a ten year period in return for an annual gift of $1 million to a Chinese…
127 viewsWitnesses testified about reforms undertaken by the International Olympic Committee to prevent corruption and ensure that cities bidding for the Olympic Games are given a fair chance. The re…
561 viewsIn a tribute to Senator Domemici, participants discussed passage of the Congressional Budget Act and the efforts over the years to balance the budget. Those who could not attend sent greetin…
24 viewsPanelists testified that the independent counsel statute should be allowed to expire. Mr. Baker said that the independent counsel was, in essence, a fourth branch of government. Committee me…
98 viewsParticipants talked about how the government handles the issues of Medicare and Medicaid. They focused on how Medicare is a sensitive political issue and it is very difficult to reduce spend…
58 viewsFormer Attorney General in the Carter Administration Griffin Bell and Former Senator Howard Baker (R-Tennessee) discussed a report released about the Independent Counsel laws, executive priv…
73 viewsHouse Judiciary Committee members answered reporters' questions on the investigation of President Clinton. Representative Marty Meehan (D-MA) stated that the president should be punished, bu…
1,212 viewsCommittee members heard testimony from Internal Revenue Service auditors during the third day of hearings on IRS reform and oversight. The auditors testified about the phenomenon of large co…
312 viewsLeslie Stahl moderated a panel which focused on participation in local and national politics. The panelists talked about the problems and possible solutions to disenchantment with political …
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