Whip
Former Representative David Bonior (D-MI), author of Whip: Leading the Progressive Battle During the Rise of the Right, recalled his time in office.
253 viewsFormer Representative David Bonior (D-MI), author of Whip: Leading the Progressive Battle During the Rise of the Right, recalled his time in office.
253 viewsJohn Farrell talked about his book Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century: A Biography, published by Little, Brown & Company. Thomas Philip “Tip” O’Neill was the Speaker of the House for ten…
1,298 viewsNumerous dignitaries, including former presidents Ford and Carter, attended the funeral mass for former House Speaker Thomas “Tip” O’Neill. House Rules Committee Chairman Joseph Moakley, als…
2,683 viewsFormer Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill discussed the 1992 Presidential election and the next session of Congress, and speculated on the performance of a Clinton presidential administration.
699 viewsCallers commented on the results of the previous day’s presidential election and the victory of Democratic nominee Gov. Bill Clinton. Current and former House members also commented via tele…
118 viewsCurrent Speaker of the House of Representatives Thomas Foley and former Speaker Tip O’Neill commented briefly during a short historical overview of the office of Speaker of the House of Repr…
178 viewsWashington and Lee University hosted a Mock '92 Democratic Convention. National politicians are invited to take part.
228 viewsThe committee heard testimony on the National Cancer Act which was signed into law in 1971. The National Cancer Act made the fight against cancer a national priority, and provided money for …
126 viewsA roast of Evelyn Dubrow, the Vice President, Chief Lobbyist International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Some notable speakers included Alan Senator Simpson, R-Wyoming, Lane Kirkland, Presid…
208 viewsThe annual awards dinner of the National Press Foundation held in Washington, D.C. in 1989. The Sol Taishoff Award was presented to Brian Lamb of C-SPAN, and N. Christian Anderson of the Ora…
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