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A 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…

Mr. Gergen moderated a forum titled “America’s Best Leaders: How do they lead? Where are they taking us?” Among the issues addressed by panelists were definitions of leadership in America…

A memorial service was held for former Texas Governor Ann Richards, who died Wednesday, September 13, at the age of 73. Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, who was secretary of state for Governor …

Moderated by Callie Crossley, three women shared their memories of political pioneers Barbara Jordan and Shirley Chisholm. Video clips were shown and the panelists honored the women’s legaci…

Speakers discussed the Democratic National Convention and the presidential election. Mr. Reiner spoke about the importance of the election in relation to the war in Iraq and the September 11…

Democratic leaders, including former Presidents Carter and Clinton, spoke about the 2004 election campaign, Democratic Party values, and building a united front to elect Senator Kerry. Senat…

Former Texas governor Ann Richards talked about her new book, I’m Not Slowing Down: Winning My Battle with Osteoporosis, published by Dutton. In 1996 she fell twice, breaking her hand and an…

Incumbent Democrat Governor Richards debated Republican challenger George W. Bush on Texas economy, education and other issues. Mr. Bush is the son of former President George H. W. Bush.

Following a meeting with President Bill Clinton, current and former officials spoke to reporters about the meeting and about the need to grant permanent normal trade relations with China. Af…

Tipper Gore and Ernestine Bradley spoke at a NARAL event promoting the reproductive rights of women. They both stressed the importance of electing a pro-choice candidate in the 2000 presiden…

Friends and family members paid tribute to former first lady, Lady Bird Johnson. She also received this year’s National Building Museum award for contributing to the nation’s building herita…

Ms. Couric interviewed former Governor Richards about her life as a woman in politics and about the current political climate. Among the issues she discussed were the Republican front runner…

Transportation Secretary Rodney Slater and others participated in a forum which examined issues affecting the future of transportation in the United States. A video was shown highlighting th…

Politicians and academics talk about the role of U.S. political parties and the history of changes within each party. Some panelists said that realignment of the parties is inevitable and ot…

Designees of each party gave their reaction on how well their candidate debated in the Hartford Civic Center press room. The first response came from the Republican National Committee Chairm…

Friends and colleagues paid tribute to Lesley Stahl, the long-time CBS news correspondent. They shared humorous anecdotes and examples of Ms. Stahl’s excellence in journalism. A humorous vid…

Former Texas governor, Ann Richards, shared some of her personal perspectives on politics at fundraising for the Florida Democratic Women’s Network. She also shared several humorous anecdote…

Democratic leaders spoke to members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, the largest official group of delegates at the Democratic Convention, held an event on the last day of the Convention. T…

President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore were honored by the Women’s Leadership Forum for their leadership in advancing women’s roles in government and business. First, former Texas…

Ann Richards spoke about the growing role of women in politics and what they uniquely contribute to the process. After her prepared remarks, she took questions from the audience. Leadership …