Telephone lines were open for comments on a question stemming from JP Morgan Chases’s previous-week $2 billion trading loss and subsequent firing of three top traders: “Is more regulation of banks needed?”

0 hours, 38 minutes | 145 Views

Chuck Wolfe talked about the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Fund, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the number of openly gay candidates running for office in 2012, the amount of money the group raises, the organization’s history, and role the issue of same-sex marriage might play in the 2012 elections.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 314 Views

Arthur Brooks talked about his new book The Road to Freedom: How to Win the Fight for Free Enterprise. Mr. Brooks argued that although a 2010 Gallup polls indicate that 86 percent of Americans have a favorable impression of free enterprise, around 70 percent also support programs that harm free enterprise. Topics included the morality of free enterprise and the role of government in business. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 449 Views

Marcus Weisgerber talked about the cost and the scope of missiles procured by the Defense Department for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, and he also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included what select missiles do, their construction cost, and the contracting firms that build them.
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.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 310 Views

Panelists talked about the upcoming upcoming P-5+1 talks on Iran’s nuclear program. P-5+1 refers to the permanent five members of the United Nations Security Council (France, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, and the United States), plus Germany. Topics included the possibility of U.S. action against Iran, diplomacy, and reasons why Iran might be willing to negotiate. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 13 minutes | 901 Views

Political strategists Karl Rove and Joe Trippi 2012 discussed election strategy and tactics. Some of the topics they talked about included polling data, “swing” states, the economy, previous elections, and possible running mates for Mitt Romney.

1 hours, 18 minutes | 1,226 Views

President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2012 class of Barnard College. He talked about the role of women in society, and advised the graduates to become politically involved, never underestimate the power of example, and to persevere.

0 hours, 47 minutes | 8,913 Views

Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain talked about American trade relations and defense interests in Asia. He He focused his remarks on free trade agreements with Asian countries, U.S. forces in the region, and diplomatic engagement. After his speech, he answered questions from the audience about a number of topics, including U.S. policy toward Iran and North Korea, U.S.-Pakistan relations and China’s involvement in the region.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 535 Views

Arthur Brooks talked about his new book The Road to Freedom: How to Win the Fight for Free Enterprise. Mr. Brooks argued that although a 2010 Gallup polls indicate that 86 percent of Americans have a favorable impression of free enterprise, around 70 percent also support programs that harm free enterprise. Topics included the morality of free enterprise and the role of government in business. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 449 Views

Nicholas Burns talked about his newly-released report on NATO, “Anchoring the Alliance,” which outlined the missions and visions for the alliance. He focused on the need for continued U.S. leadership, a shift in strategic concentration on Asian security issues, and defining new leadership roles for Turkey and European countries. He delivered the remarks days before a scheduled NATO summit in Chicago.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 523 Views

Marcus Weisgerber talked about the cost and the scope of missiles procured by the Defense Department for the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, and he also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included what select missiles do, their construction cost, and the contracting firms that build them.
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.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 310 Views

President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2012 class of Barnard College. He talked about the role of women in society, and advised the graduates to become politically involved, never underestimate the power of example, and to persevere.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 8,913 Views

Chuck Wolfe talked about the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund and Leadership Fund, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the number of openly gay candidates running for office in 2012, the amount of money the group raises, the organization’s history, and role the issue of same-sex marriage might play in the 2012 elections.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 314 Views

Panelists talked about the upcoming upcoming P-5+1 talks on Iran’s nuclear program. P-5+1 refers to the permanent five members of the United Nations Security Council (France, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, and the United States), plus Germany. Topics included the possibility of U.S. action against Iran, diplomacy, and reasons why Iran might be willing to negotiate. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 14 minutes | 901 Views

Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain talked about American trade relations and defense interests in Asia. He He focused his remarks on free trade agreements with Asian countries, U.S. forces in the region, and diplomatic engagement. After his speech, he answered questions from the audience about a number of topics, including U.S. policy toward Iran and North Korea, U.S.-Pakistan relations and China’s involvement in the region.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 535 Views

President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2012 class of Barnard College. He talked about the role of women in society, and advised the graduates to become politically involved, never underestimate the power of example, and to persevere.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 8,913 Views

Panelists talked about the upcoming upcoming P-5+1 talks on Iran’s nuclear program. P-5+1 refers to the permanent five members of the United Nations Security Council (France, the United Kingdom, China, Russia, and the United States), plus Germany. Topics included the possibility of U.S. action against Iran, diplomacy, and reasons why Iran might be willing to negotiate. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 14 minutes | 901 Views

Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain talked about American trade relations and defense interests in Asia. He He focused his remarks on free trade agreements with Asian countries, U.S. forces in the region, and diplomatic engagement. After his speech, he answered questions from the audience about a number of topics, including U.S. policy toward Iran and North Korea, U.S.-Pakistan relations and China’s involvement in the region.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 535 Views

President Obama gave the commencement address to the 2012 class of Barnard College. He talked about the role of women in society, and advised the graduates to become politically involved, never underestimate the power of example, and to persevere.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 8,913 Views

Scholars and European foreign policy leaders gave an overview of the 2012 NATO summit. Among the topics they discussed were NATO’s structure and its link to the European Union, the implications of Iran’s nuclear program, the impact on international diplomacy Senator Dick Lugar’s (R-IN) defeat in his state’s 2012 primary, and cyber warfare. After their presentations, the panelists answered questions from audience members.

1 hours, 28 minutes | 413 Views

Panelists talked about the challenges facing NATO in light of budget cuts by U.S. and several other member countries. Among the issues they addressed were the roles and responsibilities of member nations, as well as levels of spending by various countries facing difficult economic problems. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 27 minutes | 172 Views

Nicholas Burns talked about his newly-released report on NATO, “Anchoring the Alliance,” which outlined the missions and visions for the alliance. He focused on the need for continued U.S. leadership, a shift in strategic concentration on Asian security issues, and defining new leadership roles for Turkey and European countries. He delivered the remarks days before a scheduled NATO summit in Chicago.

1 hours, 25 minutes | 523 Views

A panel discussion was held with some biographers of public figures. They responded to questions from members of the audience. Biographer A. Scott Berg moderated.
“Biography: The American Century” was a panel, held in Newman Recital Hall in the Allan Hancock Foundation Building, from the 2012 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books from the University Park Campus of the University of Southern California.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 197 Views

Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain talked about American trade relations and defense interests in Asia. He He focused his remarks on free trade agreements with Asian countries, U.S. forces in the region, and diplomatic engagement. After his speech, he answered questions from the audience about a number of topics, including U.S. policy toward Iran and North Korea, U.S.-Pakistan relations and China’s involvement in the region.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 535 Views

Witnesses testified on the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago and the future agenda of NATO. Among the topics they addressed were diminishing defense funding for NATO by European countries, missile defense, NATO partnerships, new country membership, as well as the transition in Afghanistan and the proposed U.S. reduction of combat brigades Stationed in Europe. They also touched on relations between NATO and Russia.

2 hours, 25 minutes | 649 Views

Vladimir Kara-Murza talked about the results of the Russian presidential election and the future of Russia under the new Putin government. He also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 346 Views

4 hours, 42 minutes | 158 Views

Rick Barton gave the keynote address on approaches to building stable nations moving from conflict to peace at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He talked specifically about what the State Department does in terms of conflict and stabilization operations.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 772 Views

Mary Schapiro talked about the Securities and and Exchange Commission’s implementation of the 2010 financial regulations law.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 495 Views

Robert Mueller testified at an oversight hearing of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He urged Congress to renew federal surveillance authority (FISA) to prevent plots such as a recent al-Qaeda plan to blow up a U.S.- bound flight. He also talked about the negative impact of budget cuts and freezes, political correctness in training materials, and cyber terrorism concerns.

2 hours, 9 minutes | 332 Views

Panelists talked about the challenges facing NATO in light of budget cuts by U.S. and several other member countries. Among the issues they addressed were the roles and responsibilities of member nations, as well as levels of spending by various countries facing difficult economic problems. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 27 minutes | 172 Views

Witnesses testified on the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago and the future agenda of NATO. Among the topics they addressed were diminishing defense funding for NATO by European countries, missile defense, NATO partnerships, new country membership, as well as the transition in Afghanistan and the proposed U.S. reduction of combat brigades Stationed in Europe. They also touched on relations between NATO and Russia.

2 hours, 25 minutes | 649 Views

Witnesses testified on the effects of federal agency inspector general vacancies on their ability to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Committee Chairman Darrell Issa blamed President Obama for not nominating people for positions. There were 10 inspector general vacancies, 7 of which had been vacant for more than a year.

0 hours, 42 minutes | 414 Views

Witnesses testified on the effects of federal agency inspector general vacancies on their ability to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Committee Chairman Darrell Issa blamed President Obama for not nominating people for positions. There were 10 inspector general vacancies, 7 of which had been vacant for more than a year.

1 hours, 10 minutes | 414 Views

Mary Schapiro talked about the Securities and and Exchange Commission’s implementation of the 2010 financial regulations law.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 495 Views

Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member John McCain talked about American trade relations and defense interests in Asia. He He focused his remarks on free trade agreements with Asian countries, U.S. forces in the region, and diplomatic engagement. After his speech, he answered questions from the audience about a number of topics, including U.S. policy toward Iran and North Korea, U.S.-Pakistan relations and China’s involvement in the region.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 535 Views

Philip Zelikow chaired a discussion of the statecraft of President George H.W. Bush. They responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Bush’s Statecraft” was a panel at the President George H.W. Bush Oral History Symposium. This was a two-day event for the release of the oral history of President George H.W. Bush by the Miller Center for Public Affairs, in cooperation with the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation.

1 hours, 30 minutes | 359 Views

Scholars in Asian studies and homeland security talked about Japan’s long-term recovery efforts following the 2011 earthquake, as well as preparedness for future catastrophes. They also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 31 minutes | 257 Views

Vladimir Kara-Murza talked about the results of the Russian presidential election and the future of Russia under the new Putin government. He also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 346 Views

Witnesses testified on military readiness in the midst of Defense Department budget cuts and the implications of the sequester, which would automatically cut $109 billion to defense and social programs. Other issues included the use of “green,” environmentally sound, equipment and strategies to improve military readiness following combat troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

1 hours, 43 minutes | 525 Views

Mary Schapiro talked about the Securities and and Exchange Commission’s implementation of the 2010 financial regulations law.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 495 Views

Scholars and European foreign policy leaders gave an overview of the 2012 NATO summit. Among the topics they discussed were NATO’s structure and its link to the European Union, the implications of Iran’s nuclear program, the impact on international diplomacy Senator Dick Lugar’s (R-IN) defeat in his state’s 2012 primary, and cyber warfare. After their presentations, the panelists answered questions from audience members.

1 hours, 28 minutes | 413 Views

Panelists talked about the challenges facing NATO in light of budget cuts by U.S. and several other member countries. Among the issues they addressed were the roles and responsibilities of member nations, as well as levels of spending by various countries facing difficult economic problems. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 172 Views

Witnesses testified on military readiness in the midst of Defense Department budget cuts and the implications of the sequester, which would automatically cut $109 billion to defense and social programs. Other issues included the use of “green,” environmentally sound, equipment and strategies to improve military readiness following combat troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

1 hours, 43 minutes | 525 Views

Scholars in Asian studies and homeland security talked about Japan’s long-term recovery efforts following the 2011 earthquake, as well as preparedness for future catastrophes. They also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 31 minutes | 257 Views

The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. 
This was the second of four parts of the day-long hearing.

3 hours, 18 minutes | 283 Views

Vladimir Kara-Murza talked about the results of the Russian presidential election and the future of Russia under the new Putin government. He also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 346 Views

Scholars in Asian studies and homeland security talked about Japan’s long-term recovery efforts following the 2011 earthquake, as well as preparedness for future catastrophes. They also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 31 minutes | 257 Views

The House Armed Services Committee met to mark up the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would authorize $554 billion for the Defense Department and national security programs, and $88 billion for overseas contingency operations. Among the topics they addressed were the detainee situation at Guantánamo Bay, U.S. relations with Pakistan and Iran, funding for missile defense, the impact of automatic defense cuts, and the acquisition of weapons. 
This was the second of four parts of the day-long hearing.

3 hours, 18 minutes | 283 Views