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Former Virginia Governor and Democratic Senator Chuck Robb reflected on his life and political career. This virtual event was hosted by the University of Virginia’s Miller Center.

The Senate Commerce Committee heard testimony from Exxon chair L.G. Rawl and others two weeks after the March 24, 1989, Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska’s Prince William Sound.

Vietnam veterans and former Senators Bob Kerrey (D-NE) and Charles Robb (D-VA) joined Admiral William McRaven (Retired) in a discussion about the changes in America’s foreign and military po…

Former Governor Charles Robb (D-VA) and his wife Lynda Johnson Robb, who is the daughter of former President Lyndon Johnson, talked about life in public service and their memories of the Vie…

A book party was held at the Jefferson Hotel for the publication of Shooting from the Lip: The Life of Senator Al Simpson, written by Donald Hardy. Senator Simpson was shown mingling with th…

Panelists talked about the effects of Iran’s nuclear program on global oil prices and the subsequent effect on the U.S. economy. They focused on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s new report, ti…

Judge Thomas made an opening statement of approximately ten minutes to the committee, and members of the committee began questioning him.

Retiring U.S. Senator John Warner was honored for his service to the nation and Virginia. Speakers included Governor Kaine and former Governors Holton, Robb, and Baliles. They discussed Sena…

A number of prominent former and current public servants discussed ways of reintroducing bipartisan statesmanship into American political discourse. Former Senator Sam Nunn read the statemen…

Cameras followed members of the Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs as they visited Vietnam to investigate alleged sightings of American servicemen held as POW’s in Southeast Asia, and to im…

The Iraq Study Group held a press conference on its bipartisan effort to rethink military and political options in Iraq. Earlier in the day the group issues its report the public and to Pres…

Senators discussed the current status of budget negotiations between the president and Congress and the second government shutdown that has resulted from the absence of an agreement.

The committee heard testimony from Department of Defense officials on the administration’s new policy concerning homosexuals in the U.S. military. The previous day, President Clinton announc…

The U.S. Senate continued consideration of the Family and Medical Leave Bill.

The committee heard testimony in the first day of confirmation hearings for Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gates, nominated to become Director of Central Intelligence. Mr. Gates had…

President Bush talked briefly with reporters about the commission’s “Report on Pre-War Intelligence and Weapons of Mass Destruction.” Co-chairs Robb and Silberman remained after the presiden…

A confirmation hearing was held for the Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary nominations of Stewart A. Baker and Julie L. Myers. The nominees testified on their own behalf. Mr…

Admiral Redd was introduced by Senators Robb and Chambliss. President Bush’s nominee to be director of the National Counterterrorism Center in the Office of the Director of National Intellig…

Charles Robb, former co-chair of the Presidential Commission on the Intelligence Capabilities of the United States Regarding Weapons of Mass Destruction, talked about the Commission’s conclu…

The Senate convened to debate increasing military pay and retirement benefits.