Bill Thomas Video Interview
Former House Ways and Means Chairman Bill Thomas (R-CA) retired at the close of the 109th Congress in 2006 after serving for 27 years. On September 9, 2006, Brademas Center Senior Fellow Linda Douglass and a select group of students interviewed him at the Library of Congress. They covered many subjects, including changes in Congress after Republicans took over after 1994, the ability of Republicans and Democrats to work together, the battle to reform Social Security, the controversial vote on the landmark Medicare prescription drug entitlement, why Members decide to retire, relations between the House and Senate and more.
Duration: 11:15 Date posted: 3/1/2007