Category: Washington, DC
Scott W. Lang Attends the 75th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Photos by Emily Reynolds
New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang attended the 75th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors at the National Building Museum on Wednesday, January 24, 2007. More than 260 mayors from across the country attended the Conference whose Speakers included Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, Senator Chris Dodd, Senator Joseph Biden and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Navy Reserve Commander Kenneth Goldsmith at the State of the Union
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Navy Reserve Commander Kenneth Goldsmith attended the State of the Union address as a guest of Congressman Joseph Courtney on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.
March For Life Rally
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Participants in the 34th annual March for Life gathered in front of the Capitol in Washington, DC on Monday, January 22, 2007. Activists marched to the Supreme Court to urge the reversal of the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision to legalize abortion.
Bill Gates Testifies for More Government Spending on Education and Training
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee at a hearing on American Competitiveness. Gates specifically urges more government spending on education and training, particularly in math and sciences.
Conservative Political Action Conference
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Two Republican presidential hopefuls, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Omni Shoreham Hotel.
President Bush Speaks About Western Hemisphere Policy
Photos by Emily Reynolds
President Bush speaks about Western Hemisphere Policy at the Ronald Reagan Building before leaving for a week-long tour of Latin America.
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Maine Governor Attends JAG Conference
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Maine governor John Baldacci attends a Jobs For America’s Graduates (JAG) conference at the National Press Club. Baldacci was recently named president of JAG.
2006 NCAA Football Champion Honored at the White House
Photos by Emily Reynolds
The 2006 NCAA Football Champion University of Florida Gators are honored at a South Lawn ceremony at the White House South Portico. Head Coach Urban Meyer presents President Bush with a #43 team jersey, and Senior quarterback Chris Leak “hands off” a football to the president.
Photos by Emily Reynolds
Climate Crisis Action Day Rally
Photos by Emily Reynolds
People gather on the West Front Lawn of the Capitol for a Climate Crisis Action Day rally where speakers include Senators John Kerry and Barbara Boxer, and Representatives Edward Markey and Henry Waxman.
Congressman Jim McGovern Poses With Former Congressman J. Joseph Moakley
Photo by Emily Reynolds
Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Worcester), vice-chairman of the House Rules Committee, stands in front of the portrait of his predecessor, former Congressman J. Joseph Moakley. Moakley’s dying wish was that McGovern succeed him as vice-chairman.
