Michael Leavitt, former governor of Utah and Health and Human Services Department secretary in the George W. Bush administration, talked about the delay in the White House transition and pot…
614 viewsThe Senate Health Committee held a hearing to discuss lessons learned from the coronavirus response and future pandemic preparedness efforts. The committee focused on how federal programs wo…
1,650 viewsThe Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee heard from health insurance experts on their recommendations to stabilize the individual health insurance markets and lower premium…
737 viewsRepublican presidential candidate Governor John Kasich (R-OH) held a town hall meeting at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. In his speech he said that he is the only Republican candidate…
524 viewsMembers of presidential transition teams talked about their experiences and how the process could affect future presidential races. Former Governor Leavitt spoke several times about working…
458 viewsRepublican presidential candidate Bob Dole and his running mate Jack Kemp accepted their party’s nomination in hour-long speeches. Other speeches preceded theirs, as well as a biographical v…
3,046 viewsCeremonies 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…
550 viewsGovernor Leavitt testified about his nomination to be Environmental Protection Agency Administrator. Among the topics he addressed were the Bush administration’s environmental policies, enfo…
85 viewsPresident George W. Bush announced his nomination of Governor Mike Leavitt (R-UT) to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, replacing Christine Todd Whitman. He also made b…
35 viewsSecretary Tommy Thompson and other officials outlined plans to reform Medicaid. Among the issues they addressed were means of providing more flexibility to states to administer programs and …
45 viewsFollowing their meeting at the White House, Governors spoke to reporters about homeland security and state responses to terrorist threats. Following their remarks they answered questions fro…
61 viewsDuring the final session of the annual summer meeting, NGA chair Governor Engler honored Governors Sundquist and Geringer who are retiring. Several retiring governors were not at the session…
97 viewsHomeland Security Director,Tom Ridge convened a meeting of the Homeland Security Advisory Council to talk about short and long term plans to increase domestic security and protect communitie…
152 viewsThe National Governors Association held their annual meeting in Boise, Idaho. Participants and governors talked about competitiveness and the role of states in the global economy. William B…
111 viewsIn his annual State of the State Address, Governor Mike Leavitt R talked about a variety of issues including the state’s hosting of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and security issues.
61 viewsMr. Ridge spoke to reporters about security precautions to be taken at the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City in the wake of September terrorist attacks on the U.S. Following brief remarks …
52 viewsThe Utah Congressional delegation as well as Salt Lake City Olympic Committee CEO Mitt Romney, spoke to reporters about increased security measures at the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake C…
266 viewsGovernor Parris Glendening (D-MD) officially opened the National Governors Association conference and talked about growth and quality of life issues. Theodore Roosevelt IV, Chairman of Leagu…
42 viewsGovernor Mike Leavitt in his first State of the State address for his third term talked about the accomplishments of his administration and his goals and agenda for the coming year.
54 viewsA televised debate between Utah’s candidates for Governor. Republican incumbent Governor Mike Leavitt and Democratic candidate Bill Orton talked about issues such as the budget surplus bein…
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