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Jennifer Duffy was interviewed by phone about the most competitive U.S. Senate races in the 2012 elections.
Telephone lines were open for comments on the 33 Senate races in the 2012 elections, and which will races are most likely to determine the party that wins the majority.
Kathy Kiely talked by phone about the implications of political campaigns accepting contributions via cell phones. Democratic and Republican political collectors asked the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to approve texted contributions. The FEC has 60 days to issue a draft ruling on the request
Telephone lines were open for comments on the 33 Senate races in the 2012 elections, and which will races determine the party that wins the majority.
Charles Blahous talked about his new study on the 2010 health care law and its impact on the federal budget, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He asserts that the law would add at least $340 billion to budget deficits over the next decade while the Obama administration says the study is based on faulty math and a political stunt.
Michael Kinsley talked about the latest news in politics, social issues, and culture, and expounded on his recent columns tackling elitism, lobbying, and the economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Kinsley, when asked to comment on the barbs traded between Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann, and Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen concerning mothers who work and those who stay at home with their children, called the story “ridiculous.” He went on to say that 75 percent of most contemporary politics involves “phony umbrage.....Someone says something that obviously they wish they could take back. Then, someone on the other side says they’re terribly, terribly outraged by it, which they aren’t. They’re actually delighted, because they have something to bash the other side with.”
Katherine Fu StudentCam Interview
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Katherine Fu was interviewed about the video she made with Liana Hu, Working Women: Inequity in the Nation. The film was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The local cable company was Charter Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
Patricia Hu and Andrew Compart talked about the service performance of U.S. airlines, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included growth in volume of air passengers and freight, flier frequency, schedule performance, airline fuel costs, federal air travel regulations, tarmac wait times and causes of flight delays, and Transportation Security Administration rules and regulations.
This program is part of C-SPAN’s regular Friday “America by the Numbers” series.
Tax Code Reform
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Vice President Biden talked about tax code policy. In his speech he said Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is “out of touch” and “out of step” with voters. He used the phrase “Romney rule” to refer to potential tax policies in a Romney administration, and contrasted them with President Obama’s “Buffett rule” proposal to change the U.S. tax code. The rule, named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, would require earners who make more than $1 million annually to pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes.
Representative Paul Ryan Remarks
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House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at a George W. Bush Institute conference on taxes and economic growth. In his remarks he spoke about America’s path to prosperity, tax policy, job growth, and criticized the Obama administration’s economic policies.
President Obama Departing White House on Marine One
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President Obama departed the White House on his way to an event at the Port of Tampa to highlight the benefits of trade with Latin America for the Tampa Bay region and communities across America before heading to Colombia for the Summit of the Americas.
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about three great shocks in the last decade that have affected the U.S. foreign policy: the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the global economic collapse in 2008, and the “Arab Spring” revolutions in the Middle East.
International Trade Issues
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Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke about funding for the Export-Import Bank. They called on Congress to extend funding to allow American companies to take full advantage of free trade agreements.
Working Women, Inequality in the Nation
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Katherine Fu and Liana Hu’s video Working Women: Inequity in the Nation, was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The local cable company was Charter Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
Health Care Law and the Federal Budget
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Charles Blahous talked about his new study on the 2010 health care law and its impact on the federal budget, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He asserts that the law would add at least $340 billion to budget deficits over the next decade while the Obama administration says the study is based on faulty math and a political stunt.
President Obama talked about the benefits of U.S.-Latin America trade. In addition, he announced a new initiative, the Small Business Network of the Americas. The initiative is intended to promote job creation in small- and medium-sized enterprises and encourage trade throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Top 2012 Senate Races
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Jennifer Duffy was interviewed by phone about the most competitive U.S. Senate races in the 2012 elections.
Political News Review with Michael Kinsley
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Michael Kinsley talked about the latest news in politics, social issues, and culture, and expounded on his recent columns tackling elitism, lobbying, and the economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Kinsley, when asked to comment on the barbs traded between Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann, and Democratic strategist Hilary Rosen concerning mothers who work and those who stay at home with their children, called the story “ridiculous.” He went on to say that 75 percent of most contemporary politics involves “phony umbrage.....Someone says something that obviously they wish they could take back. Then, someone on the other side says they’re terribly, terribly outraged by it, which they aren’t. They’re actually delighted, because they have something to bash the other side with.”
Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, Bobby Jindal, and Scott Walker were among the speakers at the National Rifle Association convention. Several participants made calls to protect freedom, protect the Second Amendment, stop the Obama Administration’s “attack” on individual rights and fire Attorney General Eric Holder.
U.S. Airlines Industry Performance
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Patricia Hu and Andrew Compart talked about the service performance of U.S. airlines, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included growth in volume of air passengers and freight, flier frequency, schedule performance, airline fuel costs, federal air travel regulations, tarmac wait times and causes of flight delays, and Transportation Security Administration rules and regulations.
This program is part of C-SPAN’s regular Friday “America by the Numbers” series.
Katherine Fu StudentCam Interview
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Katherine Fu was interviewed about the video she made with Liana Hu, Working Women: Inequity in the Nation. The film was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The local cable company was Charter Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
U.S.-Latin America Trade Relations
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President Obama talked about the benefits of U.S.-Latin America trade. In addition, he announced a new initiative, the Small Business Network of the Americas. The initiative is intended to promote job creation in small- and medium-sized enterprises and encourage trade throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Mitt Romney Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Mitt Romney spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He vowed to protect gun rights and criticized the Obama administration for “attacking freedom.”
Newt Gingrich Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Newt Gingrich spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He said the right to bear arms comes from “our creator” and vowed to protect the rights of gun owners.
Rick Santorum Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Rick Santorum spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He criticized Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as the type of person President Obama will nominate in his second term and asserted that “freedom is at stake.”
Top 2012 Senate Races
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Jennifer Duffy was interviewed by phone about the most competitive U.S. Senate races in the 2012 elections.
Tax Code Reform
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Vice President Biden talked about tax code policy. In his speech he said Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney is “out of touch” and “out of step” with voters. He used the phrase “Romney rule” to refer to potential tax policies in a Romney administration, and contrasted them with President Obama’s “Buffett rule” proposal to change the U.S. tax code. The rule, named after billionaire investor Warren Buffett, would require earners who make more than $1 million annually to pay at least 30 percent of their income in taxes.
Senator Rob Portman Remarks
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Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) was the keynote speaker at a campaign event for Mitt Romney. He responded to questions from the audience.
Katherine Fu StudentCam Interview
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Katherine Fu was interviewed about the video she made with Liana Hu, Working Women: Inequity in the Nation. The film was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The local cable company was Charter Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
Condoleezza Rice on U.S. Foreign Policy
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about three great shocks in the last decade that have affected the U.S. foreign policy: the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the global economic collapse in 2008, and the “Arab Spring” revolutions in the Middle East.
Working Women, Inequality in the Nation
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Katherine Fu and Liana Hu’s video Working Women: Inequity in the Nation, was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The local cable company was Charter Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
International Trade Issues
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Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke about funding for the Export-Import Bank. They called on Congress to extend funding to allow American companies to take full advantage of free trade agreements.
State Governments and Taxes
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Business leaders argued that low taxes are linked to economic growth. They compared tax policies and economic growth in different states, and discussed a number of studies suggesting links between population movements and tax policy. They responded to questions from the audience.
U.S.-Latin America Trade Relations
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President Obama talked about the benefits of U.S.-Latin America trade. In addition, he announced a new initiative, the Small Business Network of the Americas. The initiative is intended to promote job creation in small- and medium-sized enterprises and encourage trade throughout the Western Hemisphere.
Mitt Romney Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Mitt Romney spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He vowed to protect gun rights and criticized the Obama administration for “attacking freedom.”
Newt Gingrich Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Newt Gingrich spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He said the right to bear arms comes from “our creator” and vowed to protect the rights of gun owners.
Rick Santorum Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Rick Santorum spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He criticized Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as the type of person President Obama will nominate in his second term and asserted that “freedom is at stake.”
Top 2012 Senate Races
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Jennifer Duffy was interviewed by phone about the most competitive U.S. Senate races in the 2012 elections.
Condoleezza Rice on U.S. Foreign Policy
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about three great shocks in the last decade that have affected the U.S. foreign policy: the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, the global economic collapse in 2008, and the “Arab Spring” revolutions in the Middle East.
International Trade Issues
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Commerce Secretary John Bryson and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel spoke about funding for the Export-Import Bank. They called on Congress to extend funding to allow American companies to take full advantage of free trade agreements.
State Governments and Taxes
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Business leaders argued that low taxes are linked to economic growth. They compared tax policies and economic growth in different states, and discussed a number of studies suggesting links between population movements and tax policy. They responded to questions from the audience.
Mitt Romney Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Mitt Romney spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He vowed to protect gun rights and criticized the Obama administration for “attacking freedom.”
Newt Gingrich Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Newt Gingrich spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He said the right to bear arms comes from “our creator” and vowed to protect the rights of gun owners.
Rick Santorum Remarks at the National Rifle Association Meeting
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Rick Santorum spoke at the National Rifle Association annual meeting. He criticized Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as the type of person President Obama will nominate in his second term and asserted that “freedom is at stake.”
U.S.-Latin America Trade Relations
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President Obama talked about the benefits of U.S.-Latin America trade. In addition, he announced a new initiative, the Small Business Network of the Americas. The initiative is intended to promote job creation in small- and medium-sized enterprises and encourage trade throughout the Western Hemisphere.
The Power to Declare War
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Michael Whitten and Danial Gebreili’s video, The Power to Declare War, was one of the third prize high school winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are seniors at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma.
The local cable company was Cox Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
Christine LaGarde talked about the agenda of the International Monetary Fund. In her remarks she assessed the state of the global economy, emerging markets and the need to sustain growth in the global economy. She also described the global economy as being in a “breathing moment,” and outlined paths toward renewed economic growth. She responded to questions from the audience.
U.S. Relations with Turkey, Iran and Russia
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Former national security advisers spoke about U.S. relations with Turkey, Iran and Russia, and each country’s role in Syria’s escalating violence. Other topics included Iran’s nuclear program and Russian internal politics. They responded to questions from the audience.
Afghanistan and Pakistan
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Panelists spoke about U.S. operations in Afghanistan and preparations for the 2014 troop withdrawal. Among the topics they addressed were U.S. strategy in the region, the capabilities of Afghan security forces, and the political situation in Afghanistan. They responded to questions from the audience.
Secretary Sebelius Remarks
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Secretary Sebelius spoke about health care, the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and how the programs enacted would reduce disparities in health care provision.
Journalists talked about media portrayal and sensationalism of race in news coverage. Topics included the the lack of diversity in the news industry, the Trayvon Martin story and racial profiling, the Obama presidency, and the recent “revenge” shootings of three African Americans by two white men in Tulsa.
After the discussion, Ben Jealous made closing remarks.
Secretary Donovan on the Housing Market and Foreclosures
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Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan talked about the economy, the housing market and foreclosures. In his remarks he referred to the$25 billion mortgage servicing settlement the with the top five lenders, saying the payment makes the banks pay for their treatment of people during the housing crisis.
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson spoke at the National Action Network conference. She talked about the link between environmental policy and health, economic, education and moral issues.
Katherine Fu StudentCam Interview
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Katherine Fu was interviewed about the video she made with Liana Hu, Working Women: Inequity in the Nation. The film was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The local cable company was Charter Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
U.S. Relations with Turkey, Iran and Russia
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Former national security advisers spoke about U.S. relations with Turkey, Iran and Russia, and each country’s role in Syria’s escalating violence. Other topics included Iran’s nuclear program and Russian internal politics. They responded to questions from the audience.
Working Women, Inequality in the Nation
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Katherine Fu and Liana Hu’s video Working Women: Inequity in the Nation, was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at Farragut Middle School in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The local cable company was Charter Communications.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
Housing Market and Principal Reduction
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Panelists talked about the potential impact on the housing market of a principal reduction program.
This was part of a Brookings Institution forum on the housing market and principal reduction. In the first portion of the forum Fannie Mac and Freddie Mac Head Edward DeMarco talked about reducing loan amounts for some homeowners.
MF Global and Jon Corzine
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Phil Mattingly talked about former MF Global Chief Executive Officer Jon Corzine’s testimony before Congress on his role at the demise of the financial derivatives broker.
MF Global Bankruptcy Investigation, Panel 1 Part 1
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The House Committee Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing on the bankruptcy of financial firm MF Global. Former Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) denied ever directing the use of customer funds in a last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy. Republicans on the Committee questioned his lack of knowledge of how customer funds were used.
Phil Mattingly, Bloomberg News
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Phil Mattingly talked about the demise of brokerage firm MF Global and its former Chief Executive Officer Jon Corzine.
MF Global Bankruptcy Investigation
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Current and former chief risk officers at MF Global testified on the company’s collapse.
Phil Mattingly, Bloomberg News
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Phil Mattingly talked about the demise of brokerage firm MF Global and its former Chief Executive Officer Jon Corzine.
MF Global Bankruptcy
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In a third hearing on the MF Global collapse witnesses testified about an estimated $1 billion of unaccounted customer funds. Former MF Global Assistant Treasurer Edith O’Brien exercised her fifth amendment right not to testify about an email she sent that claimed former CEO Jon Corzine directed the transfer of customer funds just days before MF Global filed for bankruptcy. Witnesses also said they were cooperating with federal investigators and regulators to find out what led to the collapse and where customers' missing funds had gone.
Q&A with Mick Caouette
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Producer Mick Caouette talked about his documentary on former Senator and Vice President Hubert Humphrey. The film is the story of his life with emphasis on his leadership role in the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The documentary also features video from his political years running for the Senate, vice-president, and president. The program featured clips from the documentary.
Producer Mick Caouette started working on the documentary eleven years ago, and it was released in the fall of 2010.
Women in the Lives of Wilson, Jefferson, and Twain
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Authors talked about their books about the women in the lives of Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, and Mark Twain. The panel was moderated by Professor Judy Nolte Temple. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Emerging from the Shadows: Women in the Lives of Wilson, Jefferson and Twain” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Henry Koffler Building on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Book Discussion on The Wizard of Lies
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Diana Henriques talked about her book The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust. She was interviewed by Jill Jorden Spitz and responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Wizard of Lies - Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust” was a program at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Mexico's Drug Wars Panel
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Authors talked about their books about the drug wars in Mexico. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Margaret Regan moderated.
“A Line in the Sand: Mexico’s Drug Wars Collide with True Lives in the Borderlands” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
U.S.-Iraq Relations
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Panelists spoke about U.S.-Iraq relations following the formal withdrawal of U.S. troops, focusing on both the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership from a military to a diplomatic one. They also talked about the state of regional security and political developments in Iraq. They responded to questions from the audience.
Women in the Lives of Wilson, Jefferson, and Twain
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Authors talked about their books about the women in the lives of Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, and Mark Twain. The panel was moderated by Professor Judy Nolte Temple. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Emerging from the Shadows: Women in the Lives of Wilson, Jefferson and Twain” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Henry Koffler Building on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Book Discussion on The Wizard of Lies
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Diana Henriques talked about her book The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust. She was interviewed by Jill Jorden Spitz and responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Wizard of Lies - Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust” was a program at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Mexico's Drug Wars Panel
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Authors talked about their books about the drug wars in Mexico. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Margaret Regan moderated.
“A Line in the Sand: Mexico’s Drug Wars Collide with True Lives in the Borderlands” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Women in the Lives of Wilson, Jefferson, and Twain
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Authors talked about their books about the women in the lives of Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson, and Mark Twain. The panel was moderated by Professor Judy Nolte Temple. They also responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Emerging from the Shadows: Women in the Lives of Wilson, Jefferson and Twain” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Henry Koffler Building on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Book Discussion on The Wizard of Lies
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Diana Henriques talked about her book The Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust. She was interviewed by Jill Jorden Spitz and responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Wizard of Lies - Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust” was a program at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Mexico's Drug Wars Panel
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Authors talked about their books about the drug wars in Mexico. They also responded to questions from members of the audience. Margaret Regan moderated.
“A Line in the Sand: Mexico’s Drug Wars Collide with True Lives in the Borderlands” was a panel at the 4th annual Tucson Festival of Books in the Gallagher Theater of the Student Union on the campus of the University of Arizona.
Panelists spoke about U.S.-Iraq relations following the formal withdrawal of U.S. troops, focusing on both the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition of the U.S.-Iraqi partnership from a military to a diplomatic one. They also talked about the state of regional security and political developments in Iraq. They responded to questions from the audience.
This week on The Civil War, American History TV visits the Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia. The museum hosted a Civil War Navy Conference in early March to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, when for the first time, ironclads battled during the Civil War.
First, author and Naval Academy history professor Craig Symonds talks about the War along the Atlantic Coast. Then, David Alberg of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary talks about the recovery and identification of human remains from the USS Monitor, the Union ship that faced off with the CSS Virginia near Hampton Roads in 1862.
The Ironclad USS Monitor
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The Mariners Museum in Newport News, Virginia hosted a Civil War Navy Conference in early March to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, when for the first time, ironclads battled during the Civil War. In this battle, the Union ship, the USS Monitor, faced off with the Confederate ship, the CSS Virginia, in 1862.
David Mindell talked about his book Iron Coffin: War, Technology, and Experience aboard the USS Monitor. Topics included the interface of men and technology and the experience of the crew aboard one of the first ironclads. He showed slides during his presentation and responded to questions from members of the audience.
Northerners' Ideas for Fighting the Merrimac
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The Mariners Museum in Newport News, Virginia hosted a Civil War Navy Conference in early March to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads, when for the first time, ironclads battled during the Civil War. In this battle, the Union ship, the USS Monitor, faced off with the Confederate ship, the CSS Virginia, in 1862.
David Gerleman talked about the discussions in the North and various suggestions made to President Lincoln and Navy Secretary Gideon Welles for fighting the USS Merrimack, renamed the CSS Virginia by the Confederates. He showed some slides during his presentation, following which he responded to questions from members of the audience.
“'Sink the Merrimac!': Northern Plans, Schemes, and Inventions to Destroy the Rebel Ram” was a talk at the Civil War Navy Conference, held at the Mariners' Museum.
Dennis Muilenburg Remarks on the Future of the Aviation Industry
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Dennis Muilenburg talked about the future of the aviation industry. Topics included NextGen, an air traffic modernization system, and protecting the industry’s intellectual property against cyber attacks.
This was the keynote address at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation 11th annual aviation summit.
Richard Anderson Remarks at Aviation Summit
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Richard Anderson talked about the competiveness and consolidation within the airline industry and offered ways in which the industry could create more jobs.
Iran Sanctions and Military Confrontation
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Panelists debated U.S. foreign policy toward Iran, Iran’s nuclear program, and the prospects of military confrontation.
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.
Fiscal Year 2013 FBI Budget
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Robert Mueller testified on the FBI fiscal year 2013 budget request. He warned against additional budget cuts that could be imposed through the sequestration process, and said the FBI budget would face an additional $600-800 million cut that would cause agents to be furloughed and potentially impact investigations and morale for years to come.
Fiscal Year 2013 Federal Budget
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Economic experts talked about the fiscal year 2013 budget.
2012 Tax Filing Season
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Douglas Shulman testified on the 2012 tax return filing season, the IRS budget, and IRS operations in general.
Presidential Debates
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Janet Brown talked about presidential debates.
Arab Political Transition and Economic Challenges
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Business leaders from Tunisia and Egypt outlined economic plans for the two nations to move forward in the aftermath of the “Arab Spring” uprisings of 2011. They also responded to questions from the audience.
The Douglas MacArthur Story
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A 1952 film biography of United States Army General Douglas MacArthur who served in World War II as commander of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. General MacArthur’s military career came to a close in 1951 when President Harry S. Truman relieved him of his command.
This was an episode of the television series “The Big Picture,” produced for the United States Army Office of the Chief of Information by the Army Pictorial Center in the 1950s and '60s.
Generalship of Robert E. Lee
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History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Robert E. Lee. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Generalship of Ulysses S. Grant
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History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Ulysses S. Grant. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Book Discussion on The General Marshall Story
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Next is a film produced in 1963 by the U.S. Army.
The film titled, “The General Marshall Story” is about World War Two General George C. Marshall who during his lifetime served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Secretary of State and Defense Secretary.
After World War Two, General Marshall designed the European Recovery Program, which became known as “The Marshall Plan.” In 1953 he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to stabilize and rebuild Europe.
This film aired as part of “The Big Picture” series, on ABC television from 1951 through 1975.
The series focused on historic battles, figures and traditions in U.S. military history.
The Douglas MacArthur Story
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A 1952 film biography of United States Army General Douglas MacArthur who served in World War II as commander of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. General MacArthur’s military career came to a close in 1951 when President Harry S. Truman relieved him of his command.
This was an episode of the television series “The Big Picture,” produced for the United States Army Office of the Chief of Information by the Army Pictorial Center in the 1950s and '60s.
Generalship of Robert E. Lee
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History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Robert E. Lee. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Generalship of Ulysses S. Grant
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History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Ulysses S. Grant. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Book Discussion on The General Marshall Story
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Next is a film produced in 1963 by the U.S. Army.
The film titled, “The General Marshall Story” is about World War Two General George C. Marshall who during his lifetime served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Secretary of State and Defense Secretary.
After World War Two, General Marshall designed the European Recovery Program, which became known as “The Marshall Plan.” In 1953 he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to stabilize and rebuild Europe.
This film aired as part of “The Big Picture” series, on ABC television from 1951 through 1975.
The series focused on historic battles, figures and traditions in U.S. military history.
The Douglas MacArthur Story
Airing Time:
A 1952 film biography of United States Army General Douglas MacArthur who served in World War II as commander of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. General MacArthur’s military career came to a close in 1951 when President Harry S. Truman relieved him of his command.
This was an episode of the television series “The Big Picture,” produced for the United States Army Office of the Chief of Information by the Army Pictorial Center in the 1950s and '60s.
Generalship of Robert E. Lee
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History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Robert E. Lee. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Generalship of Ulysses S. Grant
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History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Ulysses S. Grant. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Book Discussion on The General Marshall Story
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Next is a film produced in 1963 by the U.S. Army.
The film titled, “The General Marshall Story” is about World War Two General George C. Marshall who during his lifetime served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Secretary of State and Defense Secretary.
After World War Two, General Marshall designed the European Recovery Program, which became known as “The Marshall Plan.” In 1953 he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to stabilize and rebuild Europe.
This film aired as part of “The Big Picture” series, on ABC television from 1951 through 1975.
The series focused on historic battles, figures and traditions in U.S. military history.
The Douglas MacArthur Story
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A 1952 film biography of United States Army General Douglas MacArthur who served in World War II as commander of the Allied Forces in the Southwest Pacific. General MacArthur’s military career came to a close in 1951 when President Harry S. Truman relieved him of his command.
This was an episode of the television series “The Big Picture,” produced for the United States Army Office of the Chief of Information by the Army Pictorial Center in the 1950s and '60s.
Generalship of Robert E. Lee
Airing Time:
History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Robert E. Lee. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Generalship of Ulysses S. Grant
Airing Time:
History Professor Wayne Wei-siang Hsieh lectured on the generalship of Ulysses S. Grant. It was part of a course at the U.S. Naval Academy called “The American Way of War: The Colonial Period to Afghanistan.”
Book Discussion on The General Marshall Story
Airing Time:
Next is a film produced in 1963 by the U.S. Army.
The film titled, “The General Marshall Story” is about World War Two General George C. Marshall who during his lifetime served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Secretary of State and Defense Secretary.
After World War Two, General Marshall designed the European Recovery Program, which became known as “The Marshall Plan.” In 1953 he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work to stabilize and rebuild Europe.
This film aired as part of “The Big Picture” series, on ABC television from 1951 through 1975.
The series focused on historic battles, figures and traditions in U.S. military history.