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Former Governor Gary Locke testified about his nomination to be secretary of the Department of Commerce. In his testimony he addresses a number of issues including strategies for economic gr…

President Obama announced the nomination of Former Washington Governor Gary Locke as secretary of the Department of Commerce.

In his response to President Bush’s second State of the Union address, Governor Gary Locke (D-Washington) spoke about his immigrant background, points of fundamental agreement with the presi…

CWashing State Democratic officials spoke to reporters concerning recounting ballots by hand in the Washington gubernatorial election. In a previous electronic recount the margin of victory …

Democratic Party leaders spoke about party platform issues, the Bush administration record, and Senator John Kerry’s presidential campaign. Entertainment portions and short videos relating t…

The National Governors' Association hosted a discussion on the influence of consumers in the health care industry as the closing plenary session of the 2004 annual meeting. The session was c…

The Governors talked about the annual meeting of the National Governors' Association and responded to questions from reporters. Issues discussed included health care, prescription drug costs…

Representative Pelosi and Senator Frist talked to governors about their legislative priorities for the coming year and the future. They also talked about the role that states and governors c…

Senator Kerry thanked supporters for their efforts on his behalf in primary elections in seven states and spoke about his campaign.

Governor Patton, NGA chairman, and other governors took part in a discussion of the global economy with former Senator and Defense Secretary Cohen. This was part of the closing plenary sessi…

Senator Tom Daschle (D-South Dakota) and Democratic governors Gary Locke (D-Washington), Tom Vilsack (D-Iowa) and Bill Richardson (D-New Mexico) spoke to reporters about homeland security, t…

Democratic leaders spoke to reporters about their economic proposals and contrasted their plans with the president’s proposals in the State of the Union address. They primarily focused on pr…

In his second State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, President Bush outlined several domestic programs to stimulate the economy and create jobs, strengthen Medicare, and …

Governor Gary Locke (D-WA) gave his State of the State Address in Olympia, Washington. He welcomed the new members of the 58th legislature and talked about several issues including the natio…

Democratic governors spoke to reporters about their political agenda. Among the topics they addressed were the state of the economy, the partnership between state and federal governments, an…

Witnesses testified about homeland security and domestic terrorism problems. Among the issues they addressed were levels of federal funding, long-term security plans, information sharing, st…

Chaired by Governor Don Sundquist, the Committee on Human Resources heard from Director Ridge and Donald Henderson on the topic, “Homeland Security and Bioterrorism: Preventing, Responding a…

Washington Governor Gary Locke D talked about the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, unemployment, the state’s budget and other issues during the State of the State Address.

Energy Secretary Abraham and others testified about high prices and shortages of energy in the Western U.S. Among the issues addressed were potential federal energy regulations, new generati…