Q&A with Paul Weyrich
Mr. Weyrich talked about the state of the conservative movement, starting the Heritage Foundation, promoting social and cultural values, and his personal experiences as a proponent of conser…
1,767 viewsMr. Weyrich talked about the state of the conservative movement, starting the Heritage Foundation, promoting social and cultural values, and his personal experiences as a proponent of conser…
1,767 viewsA roundtable discussion on transportation was held as part of The America 2050 Forum of the Regional Plan Association day-long conference, “Rebuilding and Renewing America: Toward a 21st Cen…
192 viewsA hearing was held on the report of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission which was created by Congress in 2005 to examine the condition and future needs of…
950 viewsThe National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission announced the release of its report, Transportation for Tomorrow, a plan for modernizing the nation’s highways, freigh…
147 viewsIn the afternoon portion of the first day of a three-day Values Voters Summit, several Republican presidential candidates and others spoke about policy issues, social policy, and the role of…
316 viewsIn a forum sponsored by the International Society of Political Psychologists, panelists explained the rise of talk radio and its impact on society, especially the political process, includin…
232 viewsPanelists discussed the growth of conservative media forces, especially direct broadcast satellite, talk radio and other newer media outlets. After their presentations, they took questions f…
189 viewsA panel of contributors discussed the book edited by Teresa Wagner, Back to the Drawing Board: The Future of the Pro-Life Movement, published by St. Augustine’s Press. The book contains ess…
701 viewsHouse Republican Whip and U.S. Representative Newt Gingrich (R-GA), who is in line to become speaker of the House when the next Congress convenes in January, spoke about congressional refor…
505 viewsPaul Weyrich moderated a panel to examine policy and strategy implications for conservatives based on the results of the 2006 midterm elections. After each panelist made a presentation they …
84 viewsModerated by Mr. Weyrich, a panel of journalists discussed the policy implications of the midterm elections in November. Topics included incumbency, President Bush’s low poll numbers, campai…
62 viewsThe American Conservative Union hosted a dinner in tribute to House Majority Leader Tom Delay, honoring his years of service in the House of Representatives and work on behalf of conservativ…
186 viewsOpening the after-dinner portion of the evening, Pat Boone spoke briefly and sang a song he had written, “Under God.” Introduced by Mr. Cardenas, Senator Allen addressed the audience on …
324 viewsA panel discussion was held on a conservative state of the union. The panelists spoke about conservative priorities for 2006 in areas including the economy, defense, ethics, government, and …
63 viewsFamily and friends, including members of Congress and prominent conservatives, came together to celebrate the publication of former Senator Jesse Helms' book Here’s Where I Stand: A Memoir, …
858 viewsThe participants announced the formation of a new organization, Patriots to Restore Checks and Balances, to seek congressional review of the most intrusive provisions of the Patriot Act. It …
145 viewsPaul Weyrich moderated a discussion in which panelists talked about the upcoming presidential election. Anna Greenberg spoke about the potential impact of new voters, and described the “unpr…
75 viewsParticipants talked about the process of conducting presidential debates, the role of the Commission on Presidential Debates, and the purposeful exclusion of independent candidates. They als…
205 viewsFree Congress Foundation Chairman & CEO Paul Weyrich talked about reforming the presidential debate process and the 2004 elections. He proposed eliminating party control and corporate sponso…
61 viewsIn a news conference, council members announced their report and offered recommendations about Amtrak restructuring, including possibly closing some lines. Amtrak had not met the council’s r…
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