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Panelists talked about second term presidents. Topics included how they worked with Congress, their own party, and the opposing party. They also spoke about how presidents' foreign policy go…

Former chiefs of staff and advisers to Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama talked about the presidents' decision-making process. The panelists also spoke…

Five former White House Chiefs of Staff shared stories of their time serving Presidents Ford, Reagan, Clinton and George W. Bush. Panelists included Donald Rumsfeld, Kenneth M. Duberstein, T…

Next, on American History TV - former Reagan Administration Chief of Staff - Kenneth Duberstein reflects on President Reagan’s speech at the Berlin Wall twenty five years ago when the presid…

The Motion Picture Association of America held an event honoring President Ronald Reagan’s legacy. Panelists discussed the president’s life and the influence of his acting career on his poli…

Panelists talked about the unique insights they had gained in their roles as presidential advisers. Ted Sorensen was special counsel, adviser, and speechwriter to President Kennedy. Ken Dube…

Kenneth Duberstein and Mack McLarty, both former White House chiefs of staff, talked about their experiences, the job of the chief of staff, and what is ahead for President-Elect Barack Obam…

Leon Panetta and Ken Duberstein spoke about the presidential transition process, challenges posed by formulating a new cabinet, and the role of the White House chief of staff in a new presid…

Presidential chiefs of staff talked about episodes from their careers and how the White House operates. Topics included qualities of the next President, historic moments, and how to tell the…

Students from the University of Denver and Pace University in New York City participated by broadband feed in a distance learning class. Ken Duberstein, former chief of staff in the Reag…

Following appearances on NBC’s Meet the Press, Kenneth Duberstein, who served as President Regan’s chief of staff, Senator John McCain (R-AZ), and Hugh Sidey, Washington editor for Time Maga…

At the American Enterprise Institute, members of the Continuity of Government Commission issued a report on maintaining government stability following potential terrorist attacks or catastro…

Olympic officials testified about ethics violations by U.S. Olympic Committee officers. During sometimes contentious exchanges they talked about charges of influence pedaling, public confide…

America and the Courts featured Chief Justice Rehnquist and Justice Breyer testifying before the National Commission on the Public Service. The Commission is holding public hearings to f…

Participants talked about how the new George W. Bush administration would work with the new Congress. Among the issues they addressed were reorganizing diplomacy and national security, Socia…

Former White House chiefs of staff talked about balancing the official business of the president with political concerns during a campaign for re-election. They provided personal recollectio…

Participants talked about how Congress and the new administration might interact and the likely impact of a closely divided Congress. Among the topics they addressed were areas of likely agr…

Witnesses testified about reforms undertaken by the International Olympic Committee to prevent corruption and ensure that cities bidding for the Olympic Games are given a fair chance. The re…

Witnesses testified about a proposed presidential pay increase from $200,000 to $400,000 which would take effect when the next president was sworn in in 2001. Former White House officials su…

Members of the Senate Commerce committee held an hearing where witnesses testified about the controversy that was sparked by revelations that favors and improper gift-giving secured Salt Lak…