Colleen L. Barry, associate professor and associate chair for Research and Practice in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, talks about findings from a 2013 survey on gun violence.
Johns Hopkins University scholars today announced a series of recommendations on gun control. The proposals include an assault weapons ban, universal background checks and a ban on high capacity magazines. Johns Hopkins School of Public Health just concluded a two-day conference on gun violence.

0 hours, 35 minutes | 111 Views

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on President Obama using executive order options to enact anti-gun gun contol measures, thus bypassing congressional approval.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 108 Views

Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about legislative priorities for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Republican threats against raising the debt ceiling without budget cuts, the chances for tax reform in 2013, and Social Security and Medicare.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

0 hours, 42 minutes | 135 Views

Representative Bob Goodlatte talked about the possibility of enacting stricter gun laws following the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school shooting, and proposed changes to immigration laws. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

0 hours, 34 minutes | 362 Views

Andy Kroll talked about his recent Mother Jones piece, “Revealed: The Massive New Liberal Plan to Remake American Politics,” about a secret meeting that took place a month after President Obama’s election with three dozen liberal groups to devise a plan to “remake American politics.” He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included some of the organizations involved in the meeting, and the issues the groups were advocating.
This program was part of a “Washington Journal” series highlighting recent magazine articles.

0 hours, 50 minutes | 212 Views

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talked about gun violence and the Violence Against Women Act as the committee’s top priorities in the 113th Congress. Other topics included immigration reform, a variety of civil liberties and privacy issues, the Freedom of Information Act and the public’s right to know, and judicial nominations.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 972 Views

Representative Bob Goodlatte talked about the possibility of enacting stricter gun laws following the Newtown, Connecticut elementary school shooting, and proposed changes to immigration laws. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

0 hours, 32 minutes | 362 Views

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on President Obama using executive order options to enact anti-gun gun contol measures, thus bypassing congressional approval.

0 hours, 26 minutes | 108 Views

President Obama announced anti-gun violence proposals recommended by the White House task force chaired by Vice President Joe Biden. In his remarks he outlined proposals for legislative and executive actions to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, implement universal background checks for all gun buyers, and to establish mental health and school safety measures. 
The task force was formed in response to the December 14, 2012, elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. President Obama also read portions of letters received about gun violence by some of the children who joined him on the dais.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 6,407 Views

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talked about gun violence and the Violence Against Women Act as the committee’s top priorities in the 113th Congress. Other topics included immigration reform, a variety of civil liberties and privacy issues, the Freedom of Information Act and the public’s right to know, and judicial nominations.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 972 Views

Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about legislative priorities for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Republican threats against raising the debt ceiling without budget cuts, the chances for tax reform in 2013, and Social Security and Medicare.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 135 Views

Local government officials, the mother of a congressional staff member killed at a 2011 Tucson mass shooting, and the superintendent of Newtown, Connecticut, schools recounted their personal experiences with gun violence. They also talked about ways to prevent future gun violence. 
The hearing was held in reaction to the Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school shooting in December 2012.

2 hours, 4 minutes | 1,349 Views

President Obama announced anti-gun violence proposals recommended by the White House task force chaired by Vice President Joe Biden. In his remarks he outlined proposals for legislative and executive actions to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, implement universal background checks for all gun buyers, and to establish mental health and school safety measures. 
The task force was formed in response to the December 14, 2012, elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. President Obama also read portions of letters received about gun violence by some of the children who joined him on the dais.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 6,407 Views

Gun-control activists, including shooting survivors, spoke with reporters outside the White House shortly after attending President Obama’s announcement of his proposals to reduce gun violence through new legislation and executive orders. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter called on Congress to ignore pressure from the National Rifle Association and others as they begin consideration of the president’s plan.

0 hours, 23 minutes | 89 Views

Representatives of the inaugural committees, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the military reviewed the schedule of planned events for President Obama’s second inauguration and briefed the press on the latest developments. Brent Colburn said the inaugural ceremonies should flow smoothly, lessons having been learned from President Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Other topics included costs related to the ceremony and training for law enforcement officers and others.

0 hours, 47 minutes | 920 Views

Victoria Nuland led the daily State Department briefing. She said the department had no credible evidence to corroborate reports that the Syrian military used chemical weapons against its own people in the city of Homs in December 2012. She also confirmed U.S. citizens were among hostages held by Islamists in a gas facility in Algeria.

0 hours, 37 minutes | 38 Views

Dan Gallagher talked about his views on financial regulation and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2013 agenda. He said he was concerned about the shortfalls of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law and its Volcker Rule, which increases government oversight of trading in complex financial markets.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 271 Views

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and John Horsley spoke at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting. They urged Congress to provide some certainty to the transportation industry by producing a five to six year authorization bill. Several award recipients also spoke at the Chairman’s Luncheon, held at the Omni Shorham Hotel.

0 hours, 24 minutes | 82 Views

President Obama announced anti-gun violence proposals recommended by the White House task force chaired by Vice President Joe Biden. In his remarks he outlined proposals for legislative and executive actions to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, implement universal background checks for all gun buyers, and to establish mental health and school safety measures. 
The task force was formed in response to the December 14, 2012, elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. President Obama also read portions of letters received about gun violence by some of the children who joined him on the dais.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 6,407 Views

Gun-control activists, including shooting survivors, spoke with reporters outside the White House shortly after attending President Obama’s announcement of his proposals to reduce gun violence through new legislation and executive orders. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter called on Congress to ignore pressure from the National Rifle Association and others as they begin consideration of the president’s plan.

0 hours, 23 minutes | 89 Views

Local government officials, the mother of a congressional staff member killed at a 2011 Tucson mass shooting, and the superintendent of Newtown, Connecticut, schools recounted their personal experiences with gun violence. They also talked about ways to prevent future gun violence. 
The hearing was held in reaction to the Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school shooting in December 2012.

2 hours, 1 minutes | 1,349 Views

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talked about gun violence and the Violence Against Women Act as the committee’s top priorities in the 113th Congress. Other topics included immigration reform, a variety of civil liberties and privacy issues, the Freedom of Information Act and the public’s right to know, and judicial nominations.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 972 Views

President Obama announced anti-gun violence proposals recommended by the White House task force chaired by Vice President Joe Biden. In his remarks he outlined proposals for legislative and executive actions to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, implement universal background checks for all gun buyers, and to establish mental health and school safety measures. 
The task force was formed in response to the December 14, 2012, elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. President Obama also read portions of letters received about gun violence by some of the children who joined him on the dais.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 6,407 Views

Gun-control activists, including shooting survivors, spoke with reporters outside the White House shortly after attending President Obama’s announcement of his proposals to reduce gun violence through new legislation and executive orders. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter called on Congress to ignore pressure from the National Rifle Association and others as they begin consideration of the president’s plan.

0 hours, 23 minutes | 89 Views

Local government officials, the mother of a congressional staff member killed at a 2011 Tucson mass shooting, and the superintendent of Newtown, Connecticut, schools recounted their personal experiences with gun violence. They also talked about ways to prevent future gun violence. 
The hearing was held in reaction to the Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school shooting in December 2012.

2 hours, 1 minutes | 1,349 Views

Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy (D-VT) talked about gun violence and the Violence Against Women Act as the committee’s top priorities in the 113th Congress. Other topics included immigration reform, a variety of civil liberties and privacy issues, the Freedom of Information Act and the public’s right to know, and judicial nominations.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 972 Views

President Obama announced anti-gun violence proposals recommended by the White House task force chaired by Vice President Joe Biden. In his remarks he outlined proposals for legislative and executive actions to ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines, implement universal background checks for all gun buyers, and to establish mental health and school safety measures. 
The task force was formed in response to the December 14, 2012, elementary school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. President Obama also read portions of letters received about gun violence by some of the children who joined him on the dais.

0 hours, 27 minutes | 6,407 Views

Gun-control activists, including shooting survivors, spoke with reporters outside the White House shortly after attending President Obama’s announcement of his proposals to reduce gun violence through new legislation and executive orders. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter called on Congress to ignore pressure from the National Rifle Association and others as they begin consideration of the president’s plan.

0 hours, 23 minutes | 89 Views

Local government officials, the mother of a congressional staff member killed at a 2011 Tucson mass shooting, and the superintendent of Newtown, Connecticut, schools recounted their personal experiences with gun violence. They also talked about ways to prevent future gun violence. 
The hearing was held in reaction to the Newtown, Connecticut, elementary school shooting in December 2012.

1 hours, 38 minutes | 1,349 Views

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Missouri v. McNeely to weigh the public’s interest in driving and highway safety against the privacy rights of the individual in deciding if police officers can force suspected drunk drivers to give a blood sample without first obtaining a warrant. 
This case was on appeal from the Missouri Supreme Court, which sided with the motorist McNeely in agreeing that the taking of his blood without a search warrant was unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment’s ban against unreasonable searches and seizures. Missouri prosecutors and the government were asking the Court to set aside the requirement for a search warrant arguing that since alcohol dissipates in the blood, a police officer should not take the time to get a warrant from a judge.
Audio of the arguments was presented with visual still images of participants. Justice Thomas did not speak.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 531 Views

Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. When queried by Opposition Leader Nick Clegg on his upcoming speech on his government’s position on Britain’s role in the European Union, he said he would not propose an in-out referendum on British membership but would protect the national interests at all cost. Other topics included the helicopter crash in Central London that killed two people and injured thirteen.

0 hours, 34 minutes | 1,388 Views

Panelists talked about Venezuela’s political future. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had been ill since undergoing a cancer-related surgery in December 2012. The Venezuelan National Assembly approved a his request to postpone his January 10, 2013, inauguration for a new term in office, raising further speculation about the health of President Chavez. Topics included the political and economic uncertainty in Venezuela, the choices facing the opposition, and the role of the United States. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Venezuela’s Uncertain Future” was held at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace by the Council of the Americas.

1 hours, 14 minutes | 234 Views

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spoke at the University of Michigan’s Gerald Ford School of Public Policy about a number of topics related to the U.S. economy, including the “fiscal cliff” agreement, economic recovery, and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy role. He called on Congress to raise the debt ceiling immediately so the U.S. could pay its bills. He was interviewed by Dean Susan Collins and responded to questions from members of the audience and from Twitter.
This was “Policy Talks @ the Ford School” event was held in Rackham Auditorium.
The “fiscal cliff” agreement reached earlier in the month included extension of most Bush-era tax cuts and of unemployment aid while delaying automatic spending cuts for two months.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 386 Views

House Ways and Means Ranking Member Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about the agenda for the 113th Congress at a Christian Science Monitor Breakfast event at the St.*Regis Hotel. He also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 2 minutes | 35 Views

AARP CEO Barry Rand talked about the challenges facing middle class retirement. Mr. Rand said the middle class faces declining into the lower class once they retire. He called on congressional leaders to focus more on economic growth instead of just the numbers in finding ways to reduce the nation’s debt. He said, “Washington has focused the debate on big numbers but it should be on people.”

0 hours, 59 minutes | 99 Views

Representatives of the inaugural committees, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the military reviewed the schedule of planned events for President Obama’s second inauguration and briefed the press on the latest developments. Brent Colburn said the inaugural ceremonies should flow smoothly, lessons having been learned from President Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Other topics included costs related to the ceremony and training for law enforcement officers and others.

0 hours, 49 minutes | 920 Views

Former ambassadors and defense policy leaders talked about the political, economic, social, and security transitions facing Afghanistan. Mr. Dobbin said that the Afghan government could collapse in 2014 when significant numbers of U.S. troops would be withdrawn and President Karzai’s term would end. Mr. Jawad focused on political uncertainty facing Afghans and the possibility of insider attacks from the Taliban. The panelists also discussed regional security, including the role of Pakistan. All the panelists agreed that Afghanistan had improved security conditions and a positive economic outlook.

1 hours, 30 minutes | 626 Views

Dan Gallagher talked about his views on financial regulation and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2013 agenda. He said he was concerned about the shortfalls of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law and its Volcker Rule, which increases government oversight of trading in complex financial markets.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 271 Views

Margareta Wahlstrom and Craig Fugate spoke at a conference on the impact and response of natural and man-made disasters, along with environmental challenges, to help develop recommendations and solutions for scientists and policymakers. Mr. Fugate warned that budget constraints would make it difficult to get federal aid after a disaster. He emphasized the need for local communities to have better tools to manage risk. 
These were the opening keynote addresses of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled “Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience,” held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 392 Views

Scientific, business and government leaders examined the impact of the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a series of events from tsunami to the meltdown of Fukushima nuclear power plant. Topics included business recovery and the use of nuclear power.
“Japan 2011: Cascading Disasters” was a plenary session of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled “Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience,” held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

0 hours, 49 minutes | 115 Views

Panelists talked about the various natural and human-made issues impacting the Gulf Coast, including potential future disasters. U.S. Geological Survey Director Marcia McNutt said that people should not live below sea-level due to “extreme events” and the gradual rise of sea level. In addition, the panel discussed potential vulnerabilities to hurricanes and other disasters due to loss in wetlands and degradation of ecological barriers. 
“The Gulf Coast: Diverse Converging Issues” was a plenary session of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled “Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience,” held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 186 Views

Representative Sander Levin (D-MI) talked about legislative priorities for the 113th Congress, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He discussed Republican threats against raising the debt ceiling without budget cuts, the chances for tax reform in 2013, and Social Security and Medicare.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 135 Views

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said banks that were “too big to fail” remain a threat to the economy and proposed a plan to split the banks into smaller businesses. He also said the recently passed Dodd-Frank financial regulations were too confusing and should be simplified. He spoke at a Committee of the Republic event held at the National Press Club.

0 hours, 52 minutes | 647 Views

Representatives of the inaugural committees, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the military reviewed the schedule of planned events for President Obama’s second inauguration and briefed the press on the latest developments. Brent Colburn said the inaugural ceremonies should flow smoothly, lessons having been learned from President Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Other topics included costs related to the ceremony and training for law enforcement officers and others.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 920 Views

Governor Brian Sandoval gave the annual state of the state address in the Nevada State House in Carson City. He touted job growth in the state, and spoke in depth about his plans to improve education in the state. 
Courtesy of Nevada Broadcasters Association.

0 hours, 44 minutes | 258 Views

Dan Gallagher talked about his views on financial regulation and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2013 agenda. He said he was concerned about the shortfalls of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law and its Volcker Rule, which increases government oversight of trading in complex financial markets.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 271 Views

Margareta Wahlstrom and Craig Fugate spoke at a conference on the impact and response of natural and man-made disasters, along with environmental challenges, to help develop recommendations and solutions for scientists and policymakers. Mr. Fugate warned that budget constraints would make it difficult to get federal aid after a disaster. He emphasized the need for local communities to have better tools to manage risk. 
These were the opening keynote addresses of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled “Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience,” held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 392 Views

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Richard Fisher said banks that were “too big to fail” remain a threat to the economy and proposed a plan to split the banks into smaller businesses. He also said the recently passed Dodd-Frank financial regulations were too confusing and should be simplified. He spoke at a Committee of the Republic event held at the National Press Club.

0 hours, 51 minutes | 647 Views

Representatives of the inaugural committees, the U.S. Capitol Police, and the military reviewed the schedule of planned events for President Obama’s second inauguration and briefed the press on the latest developments. Brent Colburn said the inaugural ceremonies should flow smoothly, lessons having been learned from President Obama’s 2009 inauguration. Other topics included costs related to the ceremony and training for law enforcement officers and others.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 920 Views

Governor Brian Sandoval gave the annual state of the state address in the Nevada State House in Carson City. He touted job growth in the state, and spoke in depth about his plans to improve education in the state. 
Courtesy of Nevada Broadcasters Association.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 258 Views

Dan Gallagher talked about his views on financial regulation and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 2013 agenda. He said he was concerned about the shortfalls of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law and its Volcker Rule, which increases government oversight of trading in complex financial markets.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 271 Views

Margareta Wahlstrom and Craig Fugate spoke at a conference on the impact and response of natural and man-made disasters, along with environmental challenges, to help develop recommendations and solutions for scientists and policymakers. Mr. Fugate warned that budget constraints would make it difficult to get federal aid after a disaster. He emphasized the need for local communities to have better tools to manage risk. 
These were the opening keynote addresses of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled “Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience,” held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 392 Views

Scientific, business and government leaders examined the impact of the 2011 earthquake off the coast of Japan that triggered a series of events from tsunami to the meltdown of Fukushima nuclear power plant. Topics included business recovery and the use of nuclear power.
“Japan 2011: Cascading Disasters” was a plenary session of 13th National Conference on Science, Policy and the Environment, titled “Disasters and Environment: Science, Preparedness, and Resilience,” held for three days in the Ronald Reagan Building by the National Council for Science and the Environment.

0 hours, 50 minutes | 115 Views

Governor Sam Brownback (R) gave the annual state of the state address to a joint session of the legislature. He addressed a projected shortfall in the next year’s budget by suggesting that a temporary increase in the state sales tax not be allowed to expire as scheduled.
Courtesy of KPPS-TV.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 349 Views

Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) gave the annual state of the commonwealth address to a joint General Assembly session in the Virginia House of Delegates. He talked about transportation funding, education innovation, Virginia’s budget and economy, and mental health. He also criticizes the uncertainty in Washington, D.C., and the increases to the national debt.

0 hours, 53 minutes | 608 Views

Members of the House read the Constitution aloud.*This was the second time the document was read on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 645 Views

Panelists presented research on gun violence, focusing on background checks for gun buyers. Hidden camera footage from a gun show was shown. Other topics included tracking the owners of guns used in crimes.
This program was part of a two-day “Summit on Reducing Gun Violence in America: Informing Policy with Evidence and Analysis,” held at Johns Hopkins University in the wake of the Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting on December 14, 2012.

2 hours, 6 minutes | 258 Views

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (R) gave her annual state of the state address to a joint session of the legislature in the House chamber.*She said that while the state opted out of setting up health exchanges under the federal health care law it could not opt out of the Medicaid expansion. To protect Arizona taxpayers, Governor Brewer proposed a “circuit breaker” or automatic rollback of enrollment if federal reimbursement rates decreased. She also called for the legislature to approve emergency funding to hire additional child protective services case workers and to simplify the sales tax code.
Courtesy of Cox Media.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 270 Views

Governor Matt Mead gave the annual state of the state address in the Wyoming State House. He said that Wyoming was very strong compared to other states and listed accomplishments in technology, energy resources, and tourism. He stated his opposition to the Affordable Care Act and asked lawmakers to consider whether to take the 50 million dollars in federal funding to expand Medicaid in the state. 
Courtesy of Wyoming PBS.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 30 Views

Governor Sam Brownback (R) gave the annual state of the state address to a joint session of the legislature. He addressed a projected shortfall in the next year’s budget by suggesting that a temporary increase in the state sales tax not be allowed to expire as scheduled.
Courtesy of KPPS-TV.

0 hours, 28 minutes | 349 Views

Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. When queried by Opposition Leader Nick Clegg on his upcoming speech on his government’s position on Britain’s role in the European Union, he said he would not propose an in-out referendum on British membership but would protect the national interests at all cost. Other topics included the helicopter crash in Central London that killed two people and injured thirteen.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 1,388 Views

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and John Horsley spoke at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting. They urged Congress to provide some certainty to the transportation industry by producing a five to six year authorization bill. Several award recipients also spoke at the Chairman’s Luncheon, held at the Omni Shorham Hotel.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 82 Views

Justice Stephen Breyer talked about China’s judicial shortcomings, and U.S. history and the power of the Constitution. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Constitutionalism and its Significance for China” was a session of the Brookings Institution event “Rule of Law in China: Prospects and Challenges” to launch Professor He Weifang’s book In the Name of Justice: Striving for the Rule of Law in China.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 1,359 Views

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy spoke at the Heritage Foundation’s Center for Legal and Judicial Studies as part of the foundation’s lecture series “Preserve the Constitution.” He said it’s the duty of every American, not just public servants, to preserve, protect and defend the U.S. Constitution. Justice Kennedy also stressed the importance of educating children on how the Constitution was formed, and what is in it and why. He said that you can not preserve what you do not comprehend. 
President Ronald Reagan nominated Justice Kennedy to the high court in 1987. He took his seat in 1988.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 328 Views

Author Lynn Stout talked about her book, The Shareholder Value Myth, in which she argues that corporations placed too much emphasis on increasing their stock price. She said the focus on shareholder value has prevented corporations from making a full contribution to solving the problems of the world, and described a corporate world where the effort to maximize profits in the short term had degraded the long-term value of many companies. She responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 271 Views

David Axelrod, an adviser to both of President Obama presidential campaigns, talked about his life and career in journalism and politics. Topics included campaign finance and ads, Mitt Romney’s 2012 presidential campaign, and voter demographics. At the end of the interview, Mr. Axelrod answered questions from audience members.

1 hours, 30 minutes | 282 Views

Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his annual state of the state address from the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. He used slides and audiovisual material as he talked about education and campaign finance reform, raising the state minimum wage, tourism in upstate New York, Hurricane Sandy, and his call for a New York state assault weapons ban in light of the elementary school shootings in nearby Newtown, Connecticut. The event also included an official recognition of public service employees and first responders who had distinguished themselves in service to the state.
Courtesy of NYS Media Services Center.

1 hours, 17 minutes | 1,162 Views

Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. When queried by Opposition Leader Nick Clegg on his upcoming speech on his government’s position on Britain’s role in the European Union, he said he would not propose an in-out referendum on British membership but would protect the national interests at all cost. Other topics included the helicopter crash in Central London that killed two people and injured thirteen.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 1,388 Views

Governor Jay Inslee gave his inaugural address the governor of the state of Washington to a joint session of the legislature in the State House. Topics included the nearly $1 billion state deficit,climate change, gun control, and transportation. 
Courtesy of TVW.

0 hours, 34 minutes | 102 Views

Members of the House read the Constitution aloud.*This was the second time the document was read on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 645 Views

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and John Horsley spoke at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting. They urged Congress to provide some certainty to the transportation industry by producing a five to six year authorization bill. Several award recipients also spoke at the Chairman’s Luncheon, held at the Omni Shorham Hotel.

0 hours, 24 minutes | 82 Views

Panelists talked about the role of federal government in economic growth. They cautioned against over-regulation as the nation looked to increase economic growth and job creation.
Both Philip Knight and Robert Taubman criticized the complexity of the Dodd-Frank financial law. The discussion was one of three panels at Brookings forum on jobs and the economy titled “Fostering Growth Through Innovation.”

1 hours, 11 minutes | 403 Views

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talked about immigration policy, saying that the “time is now” for reform. It was noted that President Obama vowed to push for comprehensive immigration reform in his second term and various Republicans had been raising the issue. He said Congress should be able to tackle immigration reform while still debating gun safety laws and dealing with sequestration and not defaulting on its bills. Following his remarks, Mayor Villaraigosa answered questions submitted by members of the audience on topics including illegal immigration, the defense budget, President Obama’s cabinet picks, and his own political future.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 408 Views

Prime Minister Cameron answered questions from members of his coalition and the opposition. When queried by Opposition Leader Nick Clegg on his upcoming speech on his government’s position on Britain’s role in the European Union, he said he would not propose an in-out referendum on British membership but would protect the national interests at all cost. Other topics included the helicopter crash in Central London that killed two people and injured thirteen.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 1,388 Views

Governor Jay Inslee gave his inaugural address the governor of the state of Washington to a joint session of the legislature in the State House. Topics included the nearly $1 billion state deficit,climate change, gun control, and transportation. 
Courtesy of TVW.

0 hours, 34 minutes | 102 Views

Members of the House read the Constitution aloud.*This was the second time the document was read on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 645 Views

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and John Horsley spoke at the Transportation Research Board’s annual meeting. They urged Congress to provide some certainty to the transportation industry by producing a five to six year authorization bill. Several award recipients also spoke at the Chairman’s Luncheon, held at the Omni Shorham Hotel.

0 hours, 24 minutes | 82 Views

Panelists talked about the role of federal government in economic growth. They cautioned against over-regulation as the nation looked to increase economic growth and job creation.
Both Philip Knight and Robert Taubman criticized the complexity of the Dodd-Frank financial law. The discussion was one of three panels at Brookings forum on jobs and the economy titled “Fostering Growth Through Innovation.”

1 hours, 11 minutes | 403 Views

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talked about immigration policy, saying that the “time is now” for reform. It was noted that President Obama vowed to push for comprehensive immigration reform in his second term and various Republicans had been raising the issue. He said Congress should be able to tackle immigration reform while still debating gun safety laws and dealing with sequestration and not defaulting on its bills. Following his remarks, Mayor Villaraigosa answered questions submitted by members of the audience on topics including illegal immigration, the defense budget, President Obama’s cabinet picks, and his own political future.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 408 Views