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Members of Congress and several mayors discussed the topic, “Crime in the Cities: America’s Mayors Fight Back.” Topics included murders, crime statistics, police departments, and gun regist…

Mayors spoke to reporters about the state of disaster preparedness in America’s cities. They also talked about the results of a survey on homeland security and the capabilities of federal st…

Mayors from several cities, including Philadelphia, Austin, and St. Paul, talked about the urban revitalization projects and policies they are implementing. Mr. Hodgkins talked about public-…

Democratic National Committee officials spoke to reporters about the 2004 Republican National Convention. DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe commented on Vice President Cheney’s speech from the pr…

The Liberty Bell was transferred from the Liberty Bell Pavilion to the new Liberty Bell Center in downtown Philadelphia. A ceremony was held to dedicate the new Liberty Bell Center, where th…

Acceptance and concession speeches from the Kentucky gubernatorial and Philadelphia mayoral elections were shown. Additionally the results of the Mississippi gubernatorial election was annou…

Philadelphia Mayor Street debated his re-election opponent, Mr. Katz. Topics covered included integrity and openness about personal finances and campaign contributions, the FBI investigation…

Incumbent Philadelphia Mayor John Street (D) and mayoral candidate Sam Katz (R) debated a variety of issues, including economic growth, education, job creation, and crime. The candidates res…

Democratic presidential candidates participated in a debate on various issues before an audience of union members. Among the subjects they addressed were the state of the economy, free trade…

The National Constitution Center is a new private non-profit museum opening to the public on July 4th. It is located on Independence Mall in Philadelphia. During the event part of the stage …

President Bush delivered the Independence Day address at the Independence National Historical Park. Other dignitaries spoke and Mr. McGraw read the Declaration of Independence.

As part of a forum called, “Faith in the City: How Mayors and Ministers Are Repairing Urban America,” religious and government officials talked about faith-based programs in urban areas. The…

President Bush and others outlined Project Safe Neighborhoods, a $550 million, two-year initiative to prevent illegal gun sales and prosecute felons caught in possession of guns. The funds w…

The Democratic National Committee held a fundraiser with entertainment by Cher, and speeches by Vice President Gore, Mrs. Gore and other dignitaries.

Candidates, office holders and others spoke to delegates about the Democratic position on several issues including affirmative action, hate crimes, gun control, health care and education. Th…

After a gracious speech by convention host Mayor Street, representatives from several organized religions delivered prayers and words of wisdom. Mr. Cheney and Governor Bush also briefly…

After a brief clip from his speech the previous night, Mayor Street talked about Philadelphia and its preparations to host the Republican Convention. He also responded to viewer calls,…

In the opening session of the convention various candidates and officials pledged to support Governor Bush’s campaign and urged the country to vote Republican in the election. Various commit…

President Clinton spoke about the growing economy and talked about the role that the Internet and new technologies had played in accelerating the growth. He also spoke about the need for con…