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Telephone lines were open for comments on the Republican Party and women voters.
Ken Blackwell talked about the Republican presidential field ahead of the Illinois primary, the role of social issues in the campaign, the latest polls and who has the best chance in a general election against President Obama. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Mr. Blackwell participated from Cincinnati.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
William Galston talked about the non-partisan group No Labels' “Make Congress Work!” plan which, according to the group, contains specific proposals to “break gridlock, promote constructive discussion and reduce polarization” in Congress. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
Francis McCarthy talked about the funds set aside by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for uses in major disasters or emergencies. President Obama has requested $6.1 billion dollars for the fund in fiscal year 2013. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.
Paul Volcker Remarks
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Paul Volcker gave the keynote address at an Atlantic summit on economic recovery in the United States and globally. Following his remarks he was interviewed by Steve Clemmons and spoke about the state of the U.S. economy, international trade, and fiscal policy.
Business leaders from Amway and Cisco talked about initiatives that would free up trade in the manufacturing, chemical and information technology sectors. They also responded to questions from the audience.
High School Graduation Rates
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Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America’s Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretary Arne Duncan moderated a discussion on school improvement grants. Gene Sperling made closing remarks.
House Republican Budget Proposal
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Nancy Cook spoke by phone about House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget proposal.
Republican Candidates and the 2012 Election
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Ken Blackwell talked about the Republican presidential field ahead of the Illinois primary, the role of social issues in the campaign, the latest polls and who has the best chance in a general election against President Obama. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Mr. Blackwell participated from Cincinnati.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
Mitt Romney talked about the economy at the University of Chicago on the day before the Illinois primary. In his speech he declared that President Obama was “attacking economic freedom in America.” He also said that he was running for president because he had the experience and the vision “to get us out of this economic mess.”
House Republican Budget Proposal
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Nancy Cook spoke by phone about House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget proposal.
White House Daily Briefing
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Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Topics included the Senate transportation bill and the House Republican budget proposal.
Rick Santorum Campaign Rally
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Rick Santorum held a campaign rally in President Reagan’s boyhood town of Dixon, Illinois.
House Republican Budget Proposal
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Nancy Cook spoke by phone about House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget proposal.
During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.
House Republican freshman spoke to reporters and answered questions about legislation to repeal the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Congressional Reform
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William Galston talked about the non-partisan group No Labels' “Make Congress Work!” plan which, according to the group, contains specific proposals to “break gridlock, promote constructive discussion and reduce polarization” in Congress. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
1) HR 4086 - Foreign Cultural Exchange Jurisdictional Immunity Clarification Act (Sponsored by Rep. Steve Chabot / Judiciary Committee)
2) HR 3992 - To allow otherwise eligible Israeli nationals to receive E-2 nonimmigrant visas if similarly situated United States nationals are eligible for similar nonimmigrant status in Israel (Sponsored by Rep. Howard Berman / Judiciary Committee)
High School Graduation Rates
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Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America’s Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretary Arne Duncan moderated a discussion on school improvement grants. Gene Sperling made closing remarks.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Funds
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Francis McCarthy talked about the funds set aside by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for uses in major disasters or emergencies. President Obama has requested $6.1 billion dollars for the fund in fiscal year 2013. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.
Mitt Romney on the Economy
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Mitt Romney talked about the economy at the University of Chicago on the day before the Illinois primary. In his speech he declared that President Obama was “attacking economic freedom in America.” He also said that he was running for president because he had the experience and the vision “to get us out of this economic mess.”
Rick Santorum Campaign Rally
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Rick Santorum held a campaign rally in President Reagan’s boyhood town of Dixon, Illinois.
Republican Candidates and the 2012 Election
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Ken Blackwell talked about the Republican presidential field ahead of the Illinois primary, the role of social issues in the campaign, the latest polls and who has the best chance in a general election against President Obama. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Mr. Blackwell participated from Cincinnati.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
Medicare Advisory Board Repeal Legislation
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House Republican freshman spoke to reporters and answered questions about legislation to repeal the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
House Republican Budget Proposal
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Nancy Cook spoke by phone about House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget proposal.
High School Graduation Rates
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Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America’s Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretary Arne Duncan moderated a discussion on school improvement grants. Gene Sperling made closing remarks.
Mitt Romney on the Economy
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Mitt Romney talked about the economy at the University of Chicago on the day before the Illinois primary. In his speech he declared that President Obama was “attacking economic freedom in America.” He also said that he was running for president because he had the experience and the vision “to get us out of this economic mess.”
Rick Santorum Campaign Rally
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Rick Santorum held a campaign rally in President Reagan’s boyhood town of Dixon, Illinois.
Republican Candidates and the 2012 Election
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Ken Blackwell talked about the Republican presidential field ahead of the Illinois primary, the role of social issues in the campaign, the latest polls and who has the best chance in a general election against President Obama. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Mr. Blackwell participated from Cincinnati.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
U.S. Trade Policy
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Business leaders from Amway and Cisco talked about initiatives that would free up trade in the manufacturing, chemical and information technology sectors. They also responded to questions from the audience.
Rick Santorum Campaign Rally
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Rick Santorum held a campaign rally in President Reagan’s boyhood town of Dixon, Illinois.
Mitt Romney on the Economy
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Mitt Romney talked about the economy at the University of Chicago on the day before the Illinois primary. In his speech he declared that President Obama was “attacking economic freedom in America.” He also said that he was running for president because he had the experience and the vision “to get us out of this economic mess.”
Book Discussion on Panther Baby: A Life of Rebellion and Reinvention
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Jamal Joseph recounts his life as a member of the Black Panther Party in New York City in the 1960s and '70s. The author recalls his introduction to the Panthers his senior year of high school and reports that a year later he was sentenced to prison for conspiracy as one of the Panther 21. Upon being exonerated, he participated in the Revolutionary Black Underground, where his involvement sent him back to prison. Mr. Joseph recounts his time served and his procurement of two colleges degrees during his second prison sentence and that he is now a professor and chair of Columbia University’s Graduate Film Division, the same institution he once urged students to set afire during one of his speeches as a Panther. Jamal Joseph spoke at the Free Library of Philadelphia. Sultan Ahmad moderated the question and answer period and introduced a visit by Bobby Seale.
Communicators with Senator Jay Rockefeller
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Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) talked about cyber security legislation before the Senate and the nature of cyber threats. He is the chair of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
Islamic Religion Groups and Arab Politics
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Former senior White House advisers discussed internal deliberations over Middle East policy. Dennis Ross said that in one-on-one discussions, former Egyptian President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak last year dismissed warnings from President Obama, saying protests in his country would be over in a few days.
Lessons in Religious Freedom from the Middle East Uprisings
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Panelists discussed lessons learned from the Middle East uprisings for U.S. religious freedom policy. Topics included Egypt, and how American views on religious freedom do not easily apply in Arab countries. Following their discussion, they answered questions from the audience.
History of the Freedom of Information Act
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Richard Huff gave the keynote speech at an American University Law School event on transparency and openness in government.. He talked about history of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). He noted that the Janet Reno administration was the most effective period for FOIA. He answered questions from the audience after his remarks.
House Republican Budget Proposal
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Nancy Cook spoke by phone about House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget proposal.
Lawrence Summers Interview
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Lawrence Summers was interviewed at an Atlantic summit on economic recovery in the United States and globally. He said the economic growth rate over the next decade would determine the levels of future sustainable growth and employment. He also said that if the economy stagnates it would be the most serious threat to the nation’s fiscal health. He responded to questions from the audience.
Fred Hochberg Remarks
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Fred Hochberg was interviewed at an Atlantic summit on economic recovery in the United States and globally. He said the largest threat to the U.S. export agenda was China and other nations that did not play by the rules. He also discussed America’s “brain drain” problem and how immigration policy could be used to fix it.
Rick Santorum held a campaign rally in President Reagan’s boyhood town of Dixon, Illinois.
The Senate convened for a period of morning business and thereafter resumed consideration of the small business bill.
White House Daily Briefing
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Jay Carney gave the daily White House briefing. Topics included the Senate transportation bill and the House Republican budget proposal.
Medicare Advisory Board Repeal Legislation
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House Republican freshman spoke to reporters and answered questions about legislation to repeal the Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Communicators with Senator Jay Rockefeller
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Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) talked about cyber security legislation before the Senate and the nature of cyber threats. He is the chair of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
Federal Communications Commission Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials testified on their fiscal year 2013 budget request. During their testimopny they touched on a number of issues including broadband access in rural areas, political campaign advertising, and the sale of broadcast spectrum.
U.S. Trade Policy
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Business leaders from Amway and Cisco talked about initiatives that would free up trade in the manufacturing, chemical and information technology sectors. They also responded to questions from the audience.
White House Conference on Conservation
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Participants in a conference on community-driven conservation efforts talked about the the link between conservation and strong local economies through tourism, outdoor recreation, and healthy lands, waters and wildlife. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar outlined the Obama administration’s conservation agenda called “America’s Great Outdoors Initiative.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new program aimed at restoring grasslands and wetlands
President Obama on Conservation
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President Obama spoke to a White House Conference on Conservation. The conference was held to spotlight community-driven conservation efforts and to discuss how to build on their success. Among the topics addressed were the link between conservation and strong local economies through tourism, outdoor recreation, and healthy lands, waters and wildlife.
Federal Communications Commission Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officials testified on their fiscal year 2013 budget request. During their testimopny they touched on a number of issues including broadband access in rural areas, political campaign advertising, and the sale of broadcast spectrum.
U.S. Trade Policy
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Business leaders from Amway and Cisco talked about initiatives that would free up trade in the manufacturing, chemical and information technology sectors. They also responded to questions from the audience.
International Trade, European Business Perspective
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Henryka Bochniarz spoke about international relations and trade policy from a European perspective.
White House Conference on Conservation
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Participants in a conference on community-driven conservation efforts talked about the the link between conservation and strong local economies through tourism, outdoor recreation, and healthy lands, waters and wildlife. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar outlined the Obama administration’s conservation agenda called “America’s Great Outdoors Initiative.” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a new program aimed at restoring grasslands and wetlands
President Obama on Conservation
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President Obama spoke to a White House Conference on Conservation. The conference was held to spotlight community-driven conservation efforts and to discuss how to build on their success. Among the topics addressed were the link between conservation and strong local economies through tourism, outdoor recreation, and healthy lands, waters and wildlife.
Queen Elizabeth II marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne with an address to a joint meeting of Parliament as part of her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The ceremony included speeches by both the Speakers of the House of Lords and House of Commons. Both houses of Parliament presented the Queen with a Diamond Jubilee window, set to be installed above the north door in Westminster Hall. The program also included commentary and observations by BBC correspondents.
A panel discussion was held to commemorate the 91st anniversary of the certification on August 26, 1920, of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that gave women the right to vote. The panelists discussed the National Woman’s Party’s (NWP) use of persuasive language and imagery to secure suffrage. They showed examples of political cartoons and the banners carried in suffrage parades and during the NWP’s pickets in front of the Whites House. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Ms. Harrington moderated.
“The National Woman’s Party and Political Rhetoric: Visual Propaganda in the Battle for the Vote” was a program in the National Archives' William G. McGowan Theater, presented in partnership with the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum and featuring examples from their Nina Allender collection of political cartoons.
Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America’s Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretary Arne Duncan moderated a discussion on school improvement grants. Gene Sperling made closing remarks.
Secretary Clinton Remarks at U.S. Ambassadors Forum
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke at the opening session of the Global Chiefs of Mission Conference. She talked about broadening U.S. relationships in the Asia Pacific region.
Japan Natural Disaster and Nuclear Plant Crisis, Panel Discussion
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Panelists discussed Japan’s progress one year after a deadly quake triggered a tsunami and set off a nuclear crisis. Topics included the government’s handling of the crisis, and lessons that can be learned from the experience. Afterward. they answered audience members' questions.
This was the second part of an American Enterprise Institute forum on the Japanese March 2010 earthquake. Part one with Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki can be viewed using identification number 304861-1.
Japan Natural Disaster and Nuclear Plant Crisis, Ambassador Fujisaki
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The Japanese ambassador to the U.S.spoke about his country’s rebuilding efforts one year after a deadly quake triggered a tsunami and set off a nuclear crisis. Ambassador Fujisaki said Japan is making progress but emphasized that the road to recovery will be long. He further stated that serious concerns over the damaged Fukushima plant and the future of nuclear power in Japan remains, adding that more than 50 nuclear power plants are inoperable, with the country relying mostly on thermal energy.
Following Ambassador Fujisaki’s keynote address, panelists discussed Japan’s progress in the past year, the government’s handling of the crisis, and lessons that can be learned from the experience. The program can be viewed using identification number 304862-2.
Economies of Arab Countries
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A panel of U.S. ambassadors from Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, and other Arab countries talked about the economic and political prospects in those countries.
Secretary Geithner on the U.S. Economy
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Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner talked about the U.S. economy. In his comments he said the economy is more productive than before the financial crisis but still faces significant challenges.
U.S.-Iraq Relations
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Antony Blinken, deputy assistant to President Obama and national security advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, talked about the administration’s continued commitment to Iraq, post war. He added that since the war ended, U.S. officials have increased their dialogue and engagement with Iraqi leaders.
Republican Candidates and the 2012 Election
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Ken Blackwell talked about the Republican presidential field ahead of the Illinois primary, the role of social issues in the campaign, the latest polls and who has the best chance in a general election against President Obama. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Mr. Blackwell participated from Cincinnati.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
Witnesses testified on efforts to prevent and treat traumatic brain injuries. Among the topics they addressed were the numbers and prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), inter-agency cooperation on TBI treatment and prevention, and legislative efforts to improve treatment programs.
A simulcast of C-SPAN Radio’s “Washington Today” program was shown. The program included audio clips from various newsmakers and events of the day.
Homegrown Terrorism
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Catherine Herridge talked about homegrown terrorism and her recent on past and future threats from al-Qaeda.
Washington Today Radio Show
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A simulcast of C-SPAN Radio’s “Washington Today” program was shown. The program included audio clips from various newsmakers and events of the day.
Auto Industry and the U.S. Economy
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Dan Akerson talked about the automotive industry and the U.S. economy. Topics included gas prices and the future of electric cars. After the interview, he answered questions from the audience.
State Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request.
Education Reform
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Education Secretary Arne Duncan and mayors and superintendents of Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago talked about their school reform initiatives. Topics included early childhood education, after school programs, U.S. education competitiveness, and higher education.
Auto Industry and the U.S. Economy
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Dan Akerson talked about the automotive industry and the U.S. economy. Topics included gas prices and the future of electric cars. After the interview, he answered questions from the audience.
State Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan and mayors and superintendents of Los Angeles, New York City, and Chicago talked about their school reform initiatives. Topics included early childhood education, after school programs, U.S. education competitiveness, and higher education.