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      <title>Housing Policy</title>
      <description>Members of the Bipartisan Policy Center's Housing Commission talked about the findings of their report calling for the elimination of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac over a five- to ten-year period. They said the government-backed entities, which buy and sell home mortgages, were too dominant in the housing market. They also responded to questions from the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:03:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Memorial Service for Former Senator Warren Rudman</title>
      <description>Current and former congressional leaders paid tribute to former New Hampshire Senator Warren B. Rudman who died November 19, 2012, at the age of 82. Senator Rudman was best remembered as a key player in the budget negotiations of the 1980s and for serving as the ranking Republican during the Iran-Contra hearings. He also helped orchestrate the appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter, who led the ceremony in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building.</description>
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      <title>Iran's Nuclear Ambitions</title>
      <description>Panelists debated how the world should respond to Iran's nuclear program. Topics included the U.S. and Israeli positions in the Middle East, the consequences of launching a war against Iran, and Iran's influence in the region. After opening statements the panelists cross-examined each other. The audience in the hall voted on the question before and after the debate. 
Amos Yadlin and Charles Krauthammer argued in favor of the question, [Iran's Nuclear Ambitions: Be It Resolved the World Cannot Tolerate an Iran with Nuclear Weapons Capability]. Fareed Zakaria and Vali Nasr argued against. The tenth semi-annual Munk Debate was held at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto. The program opened with a video montage of past debates. Henry Kissinger and George Mitchell participated by video messages recorded the previous week.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:02:57 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>George Mitchell on Middle East Peace</title>
      <description>Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell spoke about the current developments and challenges in the Middle East. In his speech, he talked about the Israel-Palestinian conflict and the threat of nuclear weapons and later added that technology should supplement human intelligence, not supplant it. After his speech, he took questions from the audience.</description>
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      <title>Israel-Palestine Conflict</title>
      <description>Former Senator and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East George Mitchell spoke about his experiences as Obama's special envoy, as well as current developments and challenges in the region. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:10:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>George Mitchell on Middle East Peace Process</title>
      <description>George Mitchell spoke to reporters and answered questions about Middle East peace talks taking place in Washington, D.C. In his remarks he said the first round of talks thus far had been productive and that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas had agreed to a second round of talks on September 14 and 15, 2010.</description>
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      <description>Secretary Clinton announced that direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians will begin September 2, 2010, in Washington, D.C. and that leaders from both sides would attend a White House dinner the day before with President Obama. After the announcement, Special Middle East Envoy George Mitchell responded to reporters' questions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Peace Process</title>
      <description>Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell briefed reporters on Israeli-Palestinian peace negotiations and responded to questions. He focused on an announcement by the Israeli government that it would temporarily freeze settlement building.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:01:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Envoy George Mitchell News Conference</title>
      <description>U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell spoke to reporters and answered questions about President Obama's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority at the United Nations General Assembly meetings.</description>
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      <description>President Obama spoke about efforts to secure peace in the Middle East before a meeting with Secretary of State Clinton and former Senator George Mitchell, the new U.S. envoy for Middle East Peace.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:55:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>State Department Personnel Announcement</title>
      <description>President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton spoke to State Department personnel about their mission and U.S. diplomatic policy. They also introduced envoys for missions in the Middle and Near East. Former Senator George Mitchell was named as a U.S. envoy for Middle East Peace and Richard Holbrooke was named as an envoy for Afghanistan and Pakistan.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:00:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>U.S. Foreign Policy in the Modern World</title>
      <description>Former Senator Mitchell poke about foreign policy challenges and the U.S. role in international affairs. Among the issues he addressed were the future of the Middle East, terrorism, rebuilding alliances with foreign countries, diplomatic efforts which established mutual trust. He answered questions from the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 23:37:08 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Role of the United States in the World</title>
      <description>Former Senator George Mitchell talked about the changing role of the United States  and how it can remain a leader in ensuring peace and security.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Steroid Use in Major League Baseball Part 1</title>
      <description>A hearing was held on the [Report to the Commissioner of Baseball of an Independent Investigation into the Illegal Use of Steroids and Other Performance Enhancing Substances by Players in Major League Baseball], commonly known as the "Mitchell Report."
 
 Former Senator Mitchell testified about his investigation, the methodologies used, and writing the report. Topics included testing for steroid use, therapeutic exemptions, and the role of the players' union. The committee will request that the Justice Department investigate the truth of shortstop Miguel Tejada's 2005 testimony.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:28:38 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>George Mitchell Interview</title>
      <description>Former Maine Senator George Mitchell, who was the majority leader from 1989-1995, talked about his career. He also talked about his political and personal relationship with his colleague, former Senator Robert Dole (R-KS). Topics included Social Security, the 1990 budget negotiations, the Senate vote on the frst Gulf War, and the trip he and Senator Dole made to Saudi Arabia.
This never-before-aired interview with historian Richard Norton Smith is part of an oral history project at the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas. The location of this interview is not known.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:28:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Senator Bob Dole Portrait Unveiling</title>
      <description>A ceremony was held in the Old Senate Chamber to unveil the official portrait of former Republican Kansas Senator and Senate Majority Leader Robert Dole.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:25:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>United Nations Reform</title>
      <description>Former Senator Mitchell (D-ME) and former Speaker of the House Gingrich (R-GA) spoke about United Nations reform efforts. They discussed their work on a congressionally mandated task force to examine reform options, the future role of the U.N., and specific recommendations from the task force report [American Interests and UN Reform]. After the chairmen spoke, former Senator Wallop (R-WY) and Mr. Hills joined Senator Mitchell and Representative Gingrich. The panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Ambassador Solomon moderated the panel.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 14:02:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Former Senate Majority Leader Mitchell and former House Speaker Gingrich testified about the June 15 report of the independent task force on the United Nations mandated by the fiscal year 2005 omnibus appropriations bill. They described the findings and recommendations of the report, which assessed U.N. efforts to meet the goals of its charter and offered an agenda for Congress to strengthen the U.N., including recommendations on internal U.N. management reform, halting genocide, and abolishing the Human Rights Commission.</description>
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      <description>Former Senator Mitchell speaks remotely from New York and Former House Speaker Gingrich speaks about recent recommendations of a task force on United Nations reform. They responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail.</description>
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      <description>Participants talked to reporters about a report on United Nations efforts to meet the goals of its charter, U.S. interests in organizational reforms at the U.N., and proposals to strengthen the body. They also answered questions about the report and reform efforts from reporters. 
 
 Rep. Wolf is chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Science and State, and is the sponsor of the United Nations reform legislation.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2005 05:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>George Mitchell Portrait Unveiling</title>
      <description>Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid unveiled a portrait of former Senator George Mitchell. Former Senator Dole and Senators Stevens and Dodd also spoke at the unveiling.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2005 12:51:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell delivered the weekly Democratic radio address. He talked about the "nuclear option" for ending Senate debate on judicial nominees.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2005 00:55:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Mr. Gergen moderated a discussion on America' leadership role in the world. Among the topics addressed were threats by terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, multilateral efforts to combat terrorism, the war in Iraq, and the use of American economic, political and military power.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2003 22:36:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Mr. Teeter and Mr. Hart talked about several surveys of potential voters and various issues in the 2002 midterm campaign. Among the topics they addressed were public opinion about the economy, potential war with Iraq, and the future control of the House and Senate. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2002 09:38:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Interim President Karzai talked about current conditions in Afghanistan. Among the issues he addressed were the pace of development of infrastructure and civic organizations, levels of participation in government, and the roots of terrorism in Afghanistan. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.</description>
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      <title>Economic Development in the Middle East</title>
      <description>Witnesses testified about the need for investment in the Middle East and particularly Palestine as a means of attaining peace and making the entire region more secure.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2002 00:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Peace Efforts</title>
      <description>Former Senator Mitchell talked about the latest Middle East peace efforts and about the suggestions his commission had offered for solving the conflict. 
 
 McGuire is the outgoing president of ASNE and McFarlin is the incoming president.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2002 19:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description>Mr. Mitchell talked about the prospects for peace in the Middle East, terrorism, and the U.S. response to terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 21 Oct 2001 00:01:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [Making Peace]</title>
      <description>Former Senator Mitchell, special adviser to the Clinton administration, talked about his book, [Making Peace], published by University of California Press. The book describes his participation in peace negotiations among Protestant, Sinn Fein and Unionist leaders and British and Irish prime ministers that resulted in the signing of a peace accord in March. After his prepared remarks Senator Mitchell answered questions from members of the audience.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Sep 2001 09:54:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Middle East Peace Process Recommendations</title>
      <description>Former Senators Mitchell and Rudman described the recommendations the Sharm el-Sheikh Fact-Finding Commission issued last month on ending violence between Palestinians and Israelis. After their prepared remarks they answered audience questions.</description>
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      <description>Former senators released a report detailing specific recommendations to renew peace talks and to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinian Authority. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2001 20:32:39 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Gore Campaign News Conference</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2000 23:09:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Baseball's Revenue Gap</title>
      <description>Witnesses testified about revenue and payroll disparities among several Major League Baseball teams and the state of competition in the league. At issue was a blue ribbon panel report that found that high revenue teams had the capability to hire better players and thus dominate the league.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2000 15:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Book Discussion on [Making Peace]</title>
      <description>Former Senate Minority Leader George Mitchell was interviewed about his book [Making Peace]. The book tells the story of how Senator Mitchell maneuvered the warring factions of Northern Ireland into signing the Good Friday peace agreement in 1998. He also discussed ways of achieving success in politics and diplomacy. After his interview he responded to audience comments and questions.</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:39:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Northern Ireland Peace Process</title>
      <description>Former Senator Mitchell talked to reporters about his meeting with President Clinton regarding the Northern Ireland peace process. He focused on the implementations of the Good Friday Agreement. After his prepared remarks he answered questions from reporters.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999 01:11:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Senate Leader Lecture</title>
      <description>Former Senator Mitchell spoke about democracy and the rule of law, particularly as they related to U.S. history and ancient history as well as the recent agreement reached in Northern Ireland which he had helped negotiate. Senator Mitchell was U.S. Special Adviser on Ireland, 1994-98.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 1999 22:05:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>[Making Peace]: Northern Ireland</title>
      <description>Former Senator Mitchell discussed his book [Making Peace], published by Knopf. The book is a first-hand account of the negotiations preceding the 1998 Good Friday Peace Agreement between Northern Ireland and England and the challenges that Mitchell and other negotiators encountered. Senator Mitchell was presented with a framed reproduction of the new U.S. postage stamp commemorating Irish immigration to the U.S. He was shown signing copies of his book following the speech.</description>
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      <description>The Harriman Democracy awards were given to the negotiators of the Good Friday Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland. They focused on the importance of the agreement and the progress it produced in Northern Ireland.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 1998 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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