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National Governors Association Chair Gary Herbert (R-UT) made opening remarks, followed by a closing session on relations between the federal government and the states, and the leadership ro…

Former governors talked about the value of cooperation in public service. The final two minutes of the program were cut off due to the Senate gaveling in.

Panelists talked about the future of public service. Topics included obstacles to public service, the impact of hyper-partisanship on young people’s attitudes toward holding public office, a…

Members of the Commission on Political Reform discussed the causes and consequences of extreme polarization of the American political process. The event opened with a video presentation high…

Ceremonies were held in recognition of the Centennial Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA). Retrospective videos were also shown. Then current and former governors participate…

Former President Clinton gave a keynote speech at the centennial meeting of the National Governors Association. In his remarks he talked about the NGA efforts over the past several years in …

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on confirmation of the president’s nomination of Governor Dirk Kempthorne to be Secretary of the Interior. Among the topics h…

President Bush announced the nomination of Governor Kempthorne as Secretary of the Interior, to replace Gale Norton who had announced her retirement.

Former President Bill Clinton spoke to governors at their winter meeting about health care policy and costs, managing health care policy, and challenges facing states in ensuring adequate he…

The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission held a second regional field hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and commun…

At the opening plenary session of the 2004 National Governors' Association Winter Meeting, NGA Chairman Governor Kempthorne released the first report from his “A Lifetime of Health and Digni…

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commissioners and other officials spoke to reporters after the second regional field hearing. In the hearing, commissioners heard testimony on the potent…

NGA Health and Human Services Committee members questioned experts about healthcare information technology. Among the issues they addressed were privacy concerns, health care administration …

A number of United States governors spoke during the opening plenary session of the 2004 Annual Meeting of the National Governors' Association on the theme “A Vision for Tomorrow: A Lifetime…

The National Governors' Association hosted a discussion on the influence of consumers in the health care industry as the closing plenary session of the 2004 annual meeting. The session was c…

The Governors talked about the annual meeting of the National Governors' Association and responded to questions from reporters. Issues discussed included health care, prescription drug costs…

Representative Pelosi and Senator Frist talked to governors about their legislative priorities for the coming year and the future. They also talked about the role that states and governors c…

At the National Governor’s Association winter meeting, participants talked about the state of the economy, the manufacturing industry, outsourcing of jobs, international trade issues, and st…

Following a meeting at the White House, Chairman and Vice Chairman of the National Governor’s Association spoke to reporters about the meeting and federal assistance to the states. They also…

Members spoke to reporters about the plans for the National Governors' Association Winter Meeting and the agenda for the conference. Following their remarks they answered questions from the …