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Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, "Are you active in the health care debate?"
John Mercurio talked about the political fallout of the health care debate for the 2010 elections. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Angelos Pangratis talked about the latest news on financial conditions in Europe and U.S. relations with the European Union. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
Harold Geisel talked about the release of the State Department Inspector General report. The report looks at how the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, faces serious challenges in meeting the Obama administration's deadline in the country and how those challenges may affec the 2011 withdrawal plans. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
William Cohan talked about the two-year anniversary of the collapse of Bear Stearns, which many believe led to the collapse financial services on Wall Street and the eroding of the U.S. economy. Mr. Cohan also discussed the current state of Wall Street post-collapse and the U.S. government's role in attempting to stabilize the banking system, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Cohan participated by remote access from New York City.
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the fiscal 2011 budget request for the operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In his testimony General Petraeus addressed a number of issues including Iranian nuclear development, security threats in Afghanistan and Iraq, tensions in the Middle East, and al-Qaida operations in Yemen. He also said that "the time had come" tor re-evaluate the military's bar on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel.
This portion of the hearing was joined in progress and ends abruptly due to LIVE coverage of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Justice Department 2011 Budget
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The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the proposed FY2011 Department of Justice budget. Attorney General Eric Holder outlined efforts to increase support for national security and traditional law enforcement missions and renew focus on economic crime and financial fraud, while strengthening state, local and tribal public safety efforts.
House Reair on Health Care Bill
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Fiscal Year 2011 Economic Outlook
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Top White House economic advisers testified on the fiscal 2011 budget and economic outlook. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that the worst days for the U.S. economy are "behind us" but warned that unemployment would remain at elevated levels for an extended period of time. He also warned that U.S. debt levels are unsustainable in the long term.
Ambassador to Syria Nomination Hearing
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic. Nominee: · Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic BACKGROUND INFORMATION (The White House): Mr. Ford is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Ambassador to Algeria on May 27, 2006, and sworn in on August 11, 2006. Mr. Ford served from 2004 until 2006 and again from 2008 until 2009 as the Political Counselor to the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq and was Deputy Chief of Mission in Bahrain from 2001 until 2004. Mr. Ford has also served in a number of other posts since entering the Foreign Service in 1985, including Izmir, Cairo, Algiers, and Yaoundé. Mr. Ford earned a Master of Arts in 1983 from Johns Hopkins University. He is a recipient of a number of Department of State awards, including the 2005 James Clement Dunn Award for outstanding work at the mid-level in the Foreign Service as well as three Superior Honor Awards and two Meritorious Honor awards. Mr. Ford speaks German, Turkish, French, and Arabic.
House Reair on Health Care Bill
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National Governors Association Health Care Roundtable
In Progress
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Governors and health care officials talked about state-based health care reforms in the current fiscal environment and the potential impact of federal health care reform. Karen Tumulty moderated the discussion and questions from the audience.
Health Care Reform and State Government
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Governors and state health officials discussed some of the challenges states will face if the health care reform legislation is passed. They talked about the need to be partners with the federal government to figure out the rules and regulations for implementation of any health care programs. Panelists also discussed the need for more effective communication with the public to explain what the government is doing and why and how to bring the public into the health care conversation. They also talked about the role of state governments in reining in cost for unnecessary procedures. Panelists agreed that the current delivery system must change.
Reconciliation Bill Markup, Part 1
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The House Budget Committee began markup of the Reconciliation Act of 2010. Members approved a "shell" measure on a 21 to 16 vote and continued with motions to instruct the Rules Committee to take up certain amendments later in the week. The committee intended to replace the "shell" legislation with more specific provisions as markup hearings continued. This is the first of 3 parts of the hearing.
Reconciliation Bill Markup, Part 1
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The House Budget Committee began markup of the Reconciliation Act of 2010. Members approved a "shell" measure on a 21 to 16 vote and continued with motions to instruct the Rules Committee to take up certain amendments later in the week. The committee intended to replace the "shell" legislation with more specific provisions as markup hearings continued. This is the first of 3 parts of the hearing.
National Broadband Plan, Opening Statements
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its National Broadband Plan for expanding access to high speed internet, also known as broadband. The plan aims to connect one hundred million households that currently lack broadband. The plan was part of the $787 economic stimulus package.
Robert Gibbs spoke to reporters and answered questions, which focused on the process leading up to the House voting on health care legislation.
Fiscal Year 2011 Economic Outlook
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Top White House economic advisers testified on the fiscal 2011 budget and economic outlook. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that the worst days for the U.S. economy are "behind us" but warned that unemployment would remain at elevated levels for an extended period of time. He also warned that U.S. debt levels are unsustainable in the long term.
Central Command and Special Operations Budget
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The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the fiscal 2011 budget request for the operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In his testimony General Petraeus addressed a number of issues including Iranian nuclear development, security threats in Afghanistan and Iraq, tensions in the Middle East, and al-Qaida operations in Yemen. He also said that "the time had come" tor re-evaluate the military's bar on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel.
Health Care Legislation
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Tory Newmyer talked about the latest news in health care legislation.
Ambassador to Syria Nomination Hearing
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic. Nominee: · Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic BACKGROUND INFORMATION (The White House): Mr. Ford is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Ambassador to Algeria on May 27, 2006, and sworn in on August 11, 2006. Mr. Ford served from 2004 until 2006 and again from 2008 until 2009 as the Political Counselor to the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq and was Deputy Chief of Mission in Bahrain from 2001 until 2004. Mr. Ford has also served in a number of other posts since entering the Foreign Service in 1985, including Izmir, Cairo, Algiers, and Yaoundé. Mr. Ford earned a Master of Arts in 1983 from Johns Hopkins University. He is a recipient of a number of Department of State awards, including the 2005 James Clement Dunn Award for outstanding work at the mid-level in the Foreign Service as well as three Superior Honor Awards and two Meritorious Honor awards. Mr. Ford speaks German, Turkish, French, and Arabic.
National Broadband Plan
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released its National Broadband Plan for expanding access to high speed internet, also known as broadband. The plan aims to connect one hundred million households that currently lack broadband. The plan was part of the $787 billion economic stimulus package.
Justice Department 2011 Budget
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The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the proposed FY2011 Department of Justice budget. Attorney General Eric Holder outlined efforts to increase support for national security and traditional law enforcement missions and renew focus on economic crime and financial fraud, while strengthening state, local and tribal public safety efforts.
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the fiscal 2011 budget request for the operations in Afghanistan and Pakistan. In his testimony General Petraeus addressed a number of issues including Iranian nuclear development, security threats in Afghanistan and Iraq, tensions in the Middle East, and al-Qaida operations in Yemen. He also said that "the time had come" tor re-evaluate the military's bar on service by openly gay and lesbian personnel.
Christina Romer talked about the impact of the economic stimulus on the economy, the unemployment rate, the Obama administration's fiscal year 2011 budget, and the budget deficit. She also spoke about Obama Aadministration plans to further help economic recovery and how health care reform might affect the economy. Following her remarks she responded to audience members' questions.
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
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Witnesses testified about the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, which has suffered from cost overruns and production delays. They said the average price of an F-35 aircraft as estimated by a Pentagon panel would be more than 50 percent higher in inflation-adjusted dollars than projected.
Top White House economic advisers testified on the fiscal 2011 budget and economic outlook. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said that the worst days for the U.S. economy are "behind us" but warned that unemployment would remain at elevated levels for an extended period of time. He also warned that U.S. debt levels are unsustainable in the long term.
Future of Medicare
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Panelists talked about the future of Medicare. Topics included private-public partnerships and changes to health care delivery. They responded to audience members' questions.
The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing on the proposed FY2011 Department of Justice budget. Attorney General Eric Holder outlined efforts to increase support for national security and traditional law enforcement missions and renew focus on economic crime and financial fraud, while strengthening state, local and tribal public safety efforts.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
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At the closing news conference of the National People’s Congress, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao responded to questions on China’s trade and currency policy, and relations with the U.S., following the Dalai Lama’s visit and arms sales to Taiwan.
Ambassador to Syria Nomination Hearing
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic. Nominee: · Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic BACKGROUND INFORMATION (The White House): Mr. Ford is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Ambassador to Algeria on May 27, 2006, and sworn in on August 11, 2006. Mr. Ford served from 2004 until 2006 and again from 2008 until 2009 as the Political Counselor to the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq and was Deputy Chief of Mission in Bahrain from 2001 until 2004. Mr. Ford has also served in a number of other posts since entering the Foreign Service in 1985, including Izmir, Cairo, Algiers, and Yaoundé. Mr. Ford earned a Master of Arts in 1983 from Johns Hopkins University. He is a recipient of a number of Department of State awards, including the 2005 James Clement Dunn Award for outstanding work at the mid-level in the Foreign Service as well as three Superior Honor Awards and two Meritorious Honor awards. Mr. Ford speaks German, Turkish, French, and Arabic.
Health Care Legislation
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Tory Newmyer talked about the latest news in health care legislation.
President Obama Leaving for Ohio
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Representative Clyburn Interview
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House Majority Whip James Clyburn spoke by phone about health care legislation process in the House. He believes there will be a vote in the House before the President’s upcoming trip to Indonesia.
C3 PRIME: Reps. Boehner, Schauer & Cantor
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House Health Care Legislation Process
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Representative David Dreier talked by phone about the health care legislation process in the House, including “Deem and Pass” rule the Rules Committee meeting. He talked about transparency and Republican efforts in controlling health care costs.
C3 PRIME: Geither, Romer & Orszag Statements & Q&A
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C3 PRIME: FCC National Broadband Plan
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C3 PRIME: Gen. Petraeus Opening Statement
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Financial Regulations Bill
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Senate Banking Committee Chair Chris Dodd spoke to reporters about legislation on the regulation of financial institutions. He said his bill contains many bipartisan ideas, but does not yet enjoy bipartisan support. Senator Dodd intends to bring the bill to the full committee for markup on March 22nd, 2010.
C3 PRIME: Reps. Mollohan & Wolf Q&A
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C3 PRIME: President Obama in Strongsville, OH
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Ambassador to Syria Nomination Hearing
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing on the nomination of Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic. Nominee: · Robert Stephen Ford to be U.S. ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic BACKGROUND INFORMATION (The White House): Mr. Ford is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Ambassador to Algeria on May 27, 2006, and sworn in on August 11, 2006. Mr. Ford served from 2004 until 2006 and again from 2008 until 2009 as the Political Counselor to the U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq and was Deputy Chief of Mission in Bahrain from 2001 until 2004. Mr. Ford has also served in a number of other posts since entering the Foreign Service in 1985, including Izmir, Cairo, Algiers, and Yaoundé. Mr. Ford earned a Master of Arts in 1983 from Johns Hopkins University. He is a recipient of a number of Department of State awards, including the 2005 James Clement Dunn Award for outstanding work at the mid-level in the Foreign Service as well as three Superior Honor Awards and two Meritorious Honor awards. Mr. Ford speaks German, Turkish, French, and Arabic.