Category: Emily Reynolds
Press Conference on the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Executive Architect Dr. Ed Jackson, Jr., Sculptor of Record Master Lei Yixin, and Members of the Council of Historians Dr. James Chaffers and University of Michigan Professor Jon Lockard speak at a press conference at the National Building Museum about the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial.
Kim Carter Speaks to U.S. Department of Education Employees
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Kim Carter, director of the Monadnock Community Connections School in Keene, NH, speaks to U.S. Department of Education employees. Two members of the alternative high school, Cassandra Carland, a 19-year-old student, and Elizabeth Cardine, a teacher, share the stage.
Ben Bernanke Testifies in Front of Committee
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Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies in front of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee chaired by Senator Chris Dodd.
Former Chief of Staff visits Former Congressman’s American Institutions Class
Photos by Emily Reynolds
President Bill Clinton’s former Chief of Staff,John Podesta, visited former Congressman Sherwood Boehlert’s American Institutions class.
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue at the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting
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Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue speaks at a press conference at the National Governor’s Association winter meeting to discuss the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
Connecticut Governor and Vice-Chair M. Jodi Rell at the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting
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Connecticut Governor and vice-chair M. Jodi Rell meets at the Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee with Washington Governor and chairwoman Chris Gregoire during the National Governor’s Association winter meeting.
Maine Governor John Baldacci at the National Governor’s Association Winter Meeting
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Maine Governor John Baldacci spoke to a reporter at the National Governor’s Association winter meeting about what he would bring from the event back to his constituents.
Press Conference for Federal Regulations on Children Safety Features in Cars
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY) and John Sununu (R-NH) and Representatives Janice Schakowsky (D-IL) and Peter King (R-NY) spoke at a press conference in support of the Cameron Gulbransen Kids and Cars Safety Act which calls for federal regulations on safety features in cars to prevent non-traffic accidents involving children. Seven families of children injured or killed in non-traffic accidents also attended and many told their stories.
Military Readiness Enhancement Act Reintroduced
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Congressman Martin T. Meehan (D-MA) re-introduced the Military Readiness Enhancement Act which would repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy currently in effect. He speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C. with Republican co-sponsor Christopher Shays (R-CT), and two former Marine Sgts. who are both openly gay.
2007 Congressional Pig Book
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Thomas A. Schatz, president of the non-profit organization Citizens Against Government Waste, announces the release of the 2007 Congressional Pig Book at the Phoenix Park Hotel. Senators John McCain and James DeMint, Congressman Jeff Flake, the CAGW’s mascot Porky, and two live pigs, Winnie and Dudley, also attend.
