Federal Budget Deficit and Fiscal Policy
The National Governors Association held its last day of meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. Governors focused on “The Federal Budget Deficit: Risks and Challenges.” Guests included Senator …
547 viewsThe National Governors Association held its last day of meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. Governors focused on “The Federal Budget Deficit: Risks and Challenges.” Guests included Senator …
547 viewsSecretary 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…
437 viewsGovernor Jim Doyle delivered his annual state of the state address.
162 viewsWisconsin Governor Jim Doyle talked about how the economic stimulus package will help his state. Governor Doyle supports the legislation. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail.
48 viewsThe House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on portions of the proposed economic stimulus and recovery plan that fall within the committee’s jurisdiction.
423 viewsGovernors testified about the impact the recession is having on state budgets and their constituents at a hearing on the impact of the recession on states and local communities, as well as t…
543 viewsThe second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, focused on economic issues, providing help to working Americans, and Senator Barack Obama’s visi…
15,979 viewsGovernors and panelists discussed clean energy and maintaining reliability and affordability in energy production while achieving environmental goals. Tom Friedman talked about the themes of…
459 viewsDemocratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama spoke at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin’s Founders Day Gala held at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee. Members o…
3,951 viewsDemocratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke to supporters at a campaign rally in the University of Wisconsin’s Kohl Center in Madison. Senator Obama won the Maryland, Virginia, a…
628 viewsGovernor Doyle delivered his state of the state address to the legislature in the State Capitol.
69 viewsSenator Harkin, member of the Senate Health and Education Committee, delivered a keynote address on whether states can override President Bush’s veto of the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Ac…
119 viewsGovernor Doyle spoke about the economy, health insurance, education, and other issues in Wisconsin.
117 viewsGovernor Doyle took the oath of office again and gave an inaugural address in the Capitol Rotunda. Coverage courtesy of Wisconsin Public Television.
152 viewsA memorial service was held for former U.S. Senator William Proxmire (D-WI) in the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capitol. The program for the memorial service included words of remembrance …
513 viewsGov. Doyle met his challenger, Rep. Mark Green, in a debate focused on the quality of life, education, and healthcare. The questions were posed by a panel of citizens from around the state. …
149 viewsDemocratic Governor Jim Doyle and his Republican opponent, Representative Mark Green, debated a number of issues including the state of the economy, U.S. trade policy, and immigration. Th…
191 viewsGovernor Jim Doyle and U.S. Representative Mark Green participated in a debate for governor that focused on taxes and the economy. The forum was co-moderated by Frederica Freyberg of Wisc…
105 viewsFormer 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…
134 viewsThe 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…
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