The National Conference of State Legislatures held its State/Federal Assembly in Washington, DC on February 26 and 27 to discuss issues of mutual interest to state and federal legislators. This program reports on that conference. Vermont legislators Rep. Paul Poirier (Majority Leader), Rep. Michael Bernhardt (Minority Leader), and Sen. John Bloomer are interviewed. Issues discussed include state funding of education, environmental issues, and the recent report by the Tower Commission on the Iran/ Contra affair. Guests include Rep. Paul Poirier, Majority Leader | Rep. Michael Bernhardt, Minority Leader | Sen. John Bloomer, R-Rutland | Sen. George Mitchell, D-Maine | Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Missouri | Rep. Newt Gingrich, R-Georgia