Lincoln Library Dedication
Participants talked about the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and dedicated a new presidential library in Springfield, Illinois. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library was part of a la…
350 viewsParticipants talked about the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln and dedicated a new presidential library in Springfield, Illinois. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library was part of a la…
350 viewsFormer Governor George Ryan (R-Illinois) spoke about reforming the imposition of the death penalty and his decisions in 2000 to impose a moratorium on the death penalty in Illinois. He also …
174 viewsGovernor Ryan announced that he had commuted the death sentence to life in prison for 167 inmates on death row. His decision was made after he had placed a moratorium on executions after sev…
202 viewsWitnesses testified about the implementation of capital punishment and a recent report by an Illinois commission on the state’s moratorium on executions. Among the issues they addressed were…
598 viewsIllinois Governor George Ryan (R) spoke to constituents about his decision not to seek another term as governor. In his remarks he praised the people of his home town and state who had suppo…
94 viewsOn the anniversary of President Lincoln’s birth, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The groundbreaking itself was shown briefly, followed by …
195 viewsIn his State of the State address, Governor Ryan talked about the accomplishments of his administration and his plans for 2001. It is not known yet whether Governor Ryan will seek another te…
106 viewsCommittee members heard testimony on gasoline prices in the Midwest and possible solutions to the crisis. Witnesses included governors from Midwestern states, as well as Energy Department an…
211 viewsGovernor Ryan delivered an annual state of the state address. He reviewed several programs enacted over the last year and unveiled several new measures.
115 viewsGovernor George Ryan (R-IL) talked about issues facing his State and responded to viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail.
62 viewsGovernors Carper and Leavitt talked to reporters about the agenda for the governors' winter meeting. Among the issues to be discussed were reducing the welfare roles, education, and informat…
42 viewsGovernor George Ryan delivered the Illinois State of the State address in which he discussed the importance of America’s racial diversity and urged everyone to remember their immigrant ances…
135 viewsAn Illinois delegation met to honor Representative Dennis Hastert (R-IL) on the eve of his election as Speaker of the House.
135 viewsCandidates debated various issues of national and regional concern.
162 viewsThe candidates answered questions from moderators about education, crime, and taxes.
207 viewsThe Platform Committee debated the party’s proposed issue policies and offered amendments. There are breaks during the program.
144 viewsLieutenant Governor George Ryan discussed the federal deficit and what the Reagan administration is doing to cut the deficit.
59 viewsLietuenant Governor Ryan discussed problems with President Reagan’s administration and problems the Democratic party is facing.
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