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Former Michigan Governor John Engler and two economics professors testified on the state of the economy and unemployment. They said the economy was stronger, but slow growth and unemployment…

Senators and other witnesses testified about ways to strengthen laws governing lobbying. Topics included disclosure, the status of former lawmakers, improper influence, the role of the congr…

A bipartisan group of members of Congress talked to the governors about the successes of welfare reform legislation in various states and about the upcoming congressional debate on reauthori…

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan spoke at the National Governors' Association summer meeting in State College, Pennsylvania. He talked about the impact of information technology…

Governors met to discuss how technology is used to improve student achievement. They heard from educators and students on the potential of technology in education. They also viewed videos on…

Senator Nickles spoke to state Governors about education legislation and policy. He declared that federal government should not have the primary responsibility for education reform, claiming…

Congressional leaders discussed the agenda for the legislative session. They addressed what to do with the federal budget surplus. They stressed their first objective was to save Social Secu…

Panelists and governors talked about digital technology, the Internet, and government services. They discussed ways to deliver government services independent of time or space. They also tal…

Members of the National Governors' Association met in Washington, DC, and wrapped up their four day winter meeting with a forum on improving government service. Rep. Kasich and Mr. Raines ta…

The National Governors' Association conducted the opening Plenary Session of its annual Winter Meeting. Governors from across the nation debated the new federal budget, tax reform, and the i…

The National Governors' Association concluded their annual meeting by hearing from former Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander (Republican) and from Microsoft CEO Bill Gates. Mr. Alexander spo…

In their final meeting, the governors adopted many resolutions on environmental policy, welfare reform and other issues. During this meeting, President Bill Clinton spoke for 35 minutes.

The governors talked with reporters about the just-finished winter meeting of the NGA. They praised the bipartisan spirit of the meeting and described some of their accomplishments. They als…

In the plenary session of the winter meeting, members addressed work force issues and welfare reform. Governors, lawmakers and others examined some of the opportunities and challenges facing…

Vice President Al Gore, governors, and members of Congress talked to reporters about President Clinton’s plan for welfare reform. They spoke about moving people from welfare to work, parenta…

Governors Bill Weld (R-MA) made brief remarks, and Mayor Thomas Menino (D) welcomed the governors to Boston where the National Governor’s Association held their annual summer meetings. Also …

This was a roundtable to talk about proposals and already existing programs for welfare reform. The governors heard presentations from panels of experts on specific programs that address wel…

State Governors held a health care forum with Senator Patrick Moynihan (D-NY) concerning the president’s health care reform plan and the effort to gain congressional approval for the same.

Governors used this session to discuss adoption assistance programs, education programs, as well as children and violence. Mr. Thomas discussed his ideas on adoption and entreated governors …

The governors debated and voted on various resolutions dealing with prison building and updating safety standards for workers. Committee members also presented reports on welfare reform idea…