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Following opening remarks by Margaret Spellings, Tom Donohue, Joel Kotkin, and Delore Zimmerman talked about the Chamber of Commerce’s new report, Enterprising States, on how the American sy…

Mark Zandi and Alan R. Mulally spoke to governors about the business environment in the states, impact of the economic recession, and fostering innovation to spur economic growth.

Secretary Arne Duncan spoke about managing effective federal and state education programs. Among the topics he addressed were setting and raising common standards, teacher employment and ret…

Vermont Governor James Douglas and West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin talked about health care and the economy. Maria Bartiromo moderated.

First Lady Michelle Obama talked at the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting about childhood obesity. Drs. Atul Gawande and Jack Cochran talked about health care reform.

Governor Donald Carcieri delivered his annual state of the state address.

Governors held a session on the future of the American workforce. Among the topics they addressed were worker skills and training, investing in education programs, the state of the economy a…

Panelists spoke about repairing and improving infrastructure. The spoke about potential lessons learned from foreign infrastructure projects, innovation and investment in new technologies, f…

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 topic of the closing plenary session was, “Breakthrough Energy Technologies.” Former CIA director James Woolsey and others talked about innovative technology and energy alternatives and …

As part of a forum on reducing high school dropout rates, Professor Sesno served as master of ceremonies and Tim Russert made opening remarks. Sway Calloway moderated a youth perspective rou…

Governors talked about the crisis in high school dropout rates, potential solutions to the problem, and innovative programs to provide community-based solutions. They also talked about the r…

At a plenary session of the winter meeting Rep. Gordon, chairman of the House Science and Technology Committee, and Senator Alexander, ranking Republican of the Senate Education Subcommittee…

Governor Carcieri delivered the annual state of the state address in the state legislature.

Governor Carcieri took the oath of office and gave an inaugural address on the south terrace of the State House.

Republican incumbent Governor Carcieri debates Democratic challenger Charlie Fogarty for the Rhode Island governorship.

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 regional hearing on the list of possible closures and realignments of defense bases. Elected officials and community represent…

Governors and guests discussed the future of the telecommunications industry. Governor Henry chaired the meeting. Among the specific issues addressed were the role of states in regulating te…

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…