Congressman David Dreier, chairman of the House Rules Committee from the Twenty-Sixth District of California, discusses the career of Congressman John Joseph Moakley and his legacy of public service. Congressman Dreier talks about his background and…
Kathleen Teixeira, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional office staff from 1989 through 2000, discuses her experiences as his congressional aide. Her interview covers how she became involved in public service; what her role was…
Deborah Spriggs, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional committee staff from 1980 through 2001, discusses her experience as his Washington, D.C., office secretary, office manager, and scheduler. Her interview covers Moakley’s…
Katherine Sophie Hayford, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional staff from 1976 through 2001, discusses her experience working at his congressional office, on the House Rules Subcommittee staff and on House Rules Committee…
Robert Kevin Ryan, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional staff from 1983 through 2001, discusses his career on the House Subcommittee on Rules staff, on the full House Rules Committee staff, and as acting chief of staff for…
David Pomerantz, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional committee staff from 1989 though 2001 discusses his experience while a member of the House Rules Committee staff. His interview covers how he came to work for Congressman…
Charles Johnson, who worked for the House Parliamentarian Office from 1964 through 2004, reflects on his career serving as assistant parliamentarian, deputy parliamentarian and House parliamentarian. He discusses the role of the parliamentarian…
George Crawford, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional committee staff from 1989 though 2001, discusses his career as a House Rules Committee staff member, acting staff director and staff director of the Rules Committee. His…
John Daniel, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional committee staff from 1989 through 2001, discusses the career of Congressman Moakley. His interview covers how he became a member of the House Rules Committee staff; Congressman…
Leanita Shelby, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional committee staff from 1989 through 2001, discusses her experiences while a member of the House Rules Committee staff. In the interview, she describes how her career started on…
Mr. John Weinfurter, a member of Congressman John Joseph Moakley’s congressional staff from 1977 to 1996, discusses his time working with Congressman Moakley. He discusses Moakley’s committee work, especially his role as chairman of the House Rules…
Pictured (left to right): John Joseph Moakley seated behind desk at right, Chairman of Committee Representative Claude Pepper (D-FL) seated behind desk in center, Representative David Bonior (D-MI) standing between John Joseph Moakley and Claude…