Dec. 1—NGA Vice Chair Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas is joined by NGA Chair Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell (left) in calling for swift federal action to stabilize the nation’s economy.

Dec. 1—NGA Chair Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell and NGA Vice Chair Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas (background) urged the federal government to invest in existing federal-state programs to speed economic recovery.

Dec. 1—NCSL President Joe Hackney discusses the fiscal condition of states. NGA Chair Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell (background) also spoke during the news conference.