Mark Shields, syndicated columnist and political analyst for PBS, talked about his early days in politics and shared stories of his role as a legislative assistant to Senator William Proxmire (D-WI) and his work on the presidential campaigns of Senator Robert Kennedy (D-NY) in 1968 and Senator Edmund Muskie (D-ME) in 1972. He talked about the impact the assassination of Robert Kennedy had on his life and his eventual transition into journalism as a columnist for the Washington Post. He reflected on the use of humor in his writing and suggested that 2012 was the worst presidential campaign he covered because candidates Obama and Romney both appeared “not to like politics” very much. He says that John McCain’s 2000 presidential primary campaign was his favorite because of the candidate’s openness and willingness to speak with voters. Mr. Shields also reacted to video clips of from 1983, 1992, and 2012.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 1,578 Views

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the question, “Did the financial crisis delay your retirement?”

0 hours, 45 minutes | 79 Views

Judith Conti talked about the practice among some employers of excluding unemployed workers from their applicant pool through explicit or implicit language in job postings. The New York City Council passed a bill forbidding employers from basing hiring decisions on applicants' unemployment status, and from posting job advertisements that require applicants to be employed. President Obama introduced similar federal legislation, as have congressional Democrats. Ms. Conti addressed some of the reasons for this practice, difficulties in proving discrimination, and other topics. She 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, 47 minutes | 3,690 Views

Peter Wehner talked about the future of the Republican Party following President Obama’s reelection, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included divisions and challenges facing the party, lessons learned from Mitt Romney’s loss, and future strategies.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

0 hours, 42 minutes | 261 Views

David Silverberg talked about immigration reform proposals from both Congress and President Obama, and the cost of current efforts to patrol borders, including strategy, technology, and staffing.
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, 41 minutes | 164 Views

Secretary of State John Kerry made remarks to employees upon arrival at the State Department. He talked about some of the sacrifices staff have made, specifically mentioning former U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens who was killed with three other in 2012 in Benghazi.

0 hours, 20 minutes | 1,235 Views

Judith Conti talked about the practice among some employers of excluding unemployed workers from their applicant pool through explicit or implicit language in job postings. The New York City Council passed a bill forbidding employers from basing hiring decisions on applicants' unemployment status, and from posting job advertisements that require applicants to be employed. President Obama introduced similar federal legislation, as have congressional Democrats. Ms. Conti addressed some of the reasons for this practice, difficulties in proving discrimination, and other topics. She 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, 45 minutes | 3,690 Views

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski talked about her energy plan titled, “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future.” The plan contains recommendations to make energy “abundant, affordable, clean, diverse and secure.” In remarks, she said Congress needed to find common ground in order to pass any future climate change legislation.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 674 Views

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke to reporters on her energy plan titled, “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future.” It includes drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as well as approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 630 Views

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko talked about the specific goals of the inspector general and outlined seven key questions facing the U.S. concerning the future of Afghanistan reconstruction efforts. His quarterly report, released on January 30, 2013, showed that the U.S. government has appropriated almost $90 billion to rebuild Afghanistan was critical of how that money was spent, including over $7 million on a largely unused building for the Afghan police and nearly $1 billion in fuel possibly purchased from Iran. Special Inspector General Sopko responded to questions from members of the audience.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 436 Views

David Silverberg talked about immigration reform proposals from both Congress and President Obama, and the cost of current efforts to patrol borders, including strategy, technology, and staffing.
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, 26 minutes | 164 Views

President Obama visited the Minneapolis Police Department’s Special Operations center to talk about his gun control proposals with local law enforcement officials. He called for a ban on military style firearms and for universal background checks for gun buyers.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 1,757 Views

U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle talked about his career and his autobiography, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History. While serving in Iraq from 2003 to 2009, Mr. Kyle accumulated more officially confirmed kills than any other sniper in U.S. military history. In his autobiography, Mr. Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice, wrote about his early career as a professional rodeo rider, the challenges he had to overcome to become a SEAL, and his experiences in Iraq. He talked from Dallas, Texas, about his career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Some language may be offensive to some viewers.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 2,689 Views

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke to reporters on her energy plan titled, “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future.” It includes drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as well as approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 630 Views

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 56 Views

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko talked about the specific goals of the inspector general and outlined seven key questions facing the U.S. concerning the future of Afghanistan reconstruction efforts. His quarterly report, released on January 30, 2013, showed that the U.S. government has appropriated almost $90 billion to rebuild Afghanistan was critical of how that money was spent, including over $7 million on a largely unused building for the Afghan police and nearly $1 billion in fuel possibly purchased from Iran. Special Inspector General Sopko responded to questions from members of the audience.

0 hours, 52 minutes | 436 Views

The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session.

2 hours, 39 minutes | 80 Views

Members of the group No Labels, a bipartisan group of grassroots activists, met in New York City to unveil the group’s new bipartisan Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus. The caucus hopes to make a statement during the President’s upcoming State of the Union Address by wearing orange pins on their lapels. Among other musical offerings, No Labels Co-Chair Jon Huntsman’s daughters sang “God Bless America.” Senators Heller and Ayotte and Representative Kingston participated by pre-recorded video messages. Other videos were shown.
“Meeting to Make America Work” was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

1 hours, 54 minutes | 123 Views

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke to reporters on her energy plan titled, “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future.” It includes drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as well as approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 630 Views

Members of the group No Labels, a bipartisan group of grassroots activists, met in New York City to unveil the group’s new bipartisan Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus. The caucus hopes to make a statement during the President’s upcoming State of the Union Address by wearing orange pins on their lapels. Among other musical offerings, No Labels Co-Chair Jon Huntsman’s daughters sang “God Bless America.” Senators Heller and Ayotte and Representative Kingston participated by pre-recorded video messages. Other videos were shown.
“Meeting to Make America Work” was held at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

1 hours, 54 minutes | 123 Views

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) spoke to reporters on her energy plan titled, “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future.” It includes drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) as well as approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 630 Views

Panelists talked about China’s economic future and the policy changes needed to move the country forward. Panelists included economic professors from China and the U.S., and the CEO of China Merchants Bank. The panel took place at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, an annual event is attended by thousands of world leaders and experts in politics, economics, philanthropy and business.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 88 Views

Secretary Sebelius talked about Obama administration efforts to implement the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. Following her remarks, panelists talked about electronic health care records, information sharing, and security. The “Health Information Technology” panel discussion included questions from the audience.
This was part of the National Health Policy Conference held by AcademyHealth at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

1 hours, 32 minutes | 667 Views

From the 31st annual Key West Literary Seminar in Key West, Florida, authors Jay Parini, Brenda Wineapple, Edmund White and Phyllis Rose talked about biographies and the limits of objectivity. The panel was moderated by James Atlas.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 232 Views

David Frisk talks about his book, If Not Us, Who?: William Rusher, “National Review,” and the Conservative Movement, in which he recounts the life and career of William Rusher, the publisher of National Review. Mr. Frisk examines Rusher’s involvement in the conservative movement and his relationship with National Review founder William F. Buckley. David Frisk spoke at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 541 Views

Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), who was representing parts of Silicon Valley, former Representative Tom Davis (R-VA), who was involved in information technology, and Joe Taylor, the chairman and chief executive officer of Panasonic of North America, were interviewed about the government’s role in technology, including immigration rules, patent and copyright laws, procurement practices, and regulation.
This is the third in a series of “The Communicators” interviews taped at the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.*The interviews highlight some of the newest developments in TV and communications and consumer technology, as well as policy issues flowing from them.*"The Communicators" talked with technology industry leaders, policymakers, and legislators, and with innovators showing technology products set to be unveiled during the coming year.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 173 Views

President Obama honored the recipients of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation. In remarks, the President said “our future as a nation depends on keeping that spirit of curiosity and innovation alive in our time.” These are the highest honors bestowed by the U.S. government upon scientists, engineers, and inventors. The ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 235 Views

Secretary Sebelius talked about Obama administration efforts to implement the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. Following her remarks, panelists talked about electronic health care records, information sharing, and security. The “Health Information Technology” panel discussion included questions from the audience.
This was part of the National Health Policy Conference held by AcademyHealth at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

1 hours, 31 minutes | 667 Views

Women who’ve served in the U.S. military discuss their experiences and challenges, and comment on the Pentagon recently lifting its ban on women in combat. They were joined by women who’ve served in Canadian and Norwegian military. The event was hosted by the Stockholm Institute and the Service Women’s Action Network.

1 hours, 0 minutes | 125 Views

Panelists, including men and women who served in the military, talk about their experiences with integration, and give their recommendations on how best to proceed now that the restriction on women in combat has been removed.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 57 Views

Governor Steve Bullock gave his first annual state of the state address before a joint session of the Montana legislature. 
Before the speech House Speaker Mark Blasdell and House Minority Leader Chuck Hunter were interviewed by Anna Rau in the State House. Then analysts Bob Brown and Gary Stien were interviewed by John Twiggs in the KUSM-TV studio in Bozeman, Montana.
Courtesy of Montana Public Television.

0 hours, 20 minutes | 114 Views

David Silverberg talked about immigration reform proposals from both Congress and President Obama, and the cost of current efforts to patrol borders, including strategy, technology, and staffing.
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, 25 minutes | 164 Views

The Senate convened for a period of morning business and was scheduled to vote on renewal of the Violence Against Women Act at 5:30 p.m.

4 hours, 42 minutes | 199 Views

Peter Wehner talked about the future of the Republican Party following President Obama’s reelection, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included divisions and challenges facing the party, lessons learned from Mitt Romney’s loss, and future strategies.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 261 Views

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski talked about her energy plan titled, “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future.” The plan contains recommendations to make energy “abundant, affordable, clean, diverse and secure.” In remarks, she said Congress needed to find common ground in order to pass any future climate change legislation.

0 hours, 31 minutes | 674 Views

Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), who was representing parts of Silicon Valley, former Representative Tom Davis (R-VA), who was involved in information technology, and Joe Taylor, the chairman and chief executive officer of Panasonic of North America, were interviewed about the government’s role in technology, including immigration rules, patent and copyright laws, procurement practices, and regulation.
This is the third in a series of “The Communicators” interviews taped at the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.*The interviews highlight some of the newest developments in TV and communications and consumer technology, as well as policy issues flowing from them.*"The Communicators" talked with technology industry leaders, policymakers, and legislators, and with innovators showing technology products set to be unveiled during the coming year.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 173 Views

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko talked about the specific goals of the inspector general and outlined seven key questions facing the U.S. concerning the future of Afghanistan reconstruction efforts. His quarterly report, released on January 30, 2013, showed that the U.S. government has appropriated almost $90 billion to rebuild Afghanistan was critical of how that money was spent, including over $7 million on a largely unused building for the Afghan police and nearly $1 billion in fuel possibly purchased from Iran. Special Inspector General Sopko responded to questions from members of the audience.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 436 Views

U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle talked about his career and his autobiography, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History. While serving in Iraq from 2003 to 2009, Mr. Kyle accumulated more officially confirmed kills than any other sniper in U.S. military history. In his autobiography, Mr. Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice, wrote about his early career as a professional rodeo rider, the challenges he had to overcome to become a SEAL, and his experiences in Iraq. He talked from Dallas, Texas, about his career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Some language may be offensive to some viewers.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 2,689 Views

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Prime Ministers of Italy, Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands talked about Europe’s future and ways to solve the current eurozone financial crisis. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny described the past two years in Ireland as a “hurricane” but was confident the eurozone would recover. The leaders also focused on trade relations with Japan and the United States, as well as the UK decision to hold a future referendum on membership within the European Union. Financial Times editor Lionel Barber hosted this event. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 86 Views

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko talked about the specific goals of the inspector general and outlined seven key questions facing the U.S. concerning the future of Afghanistan reconstruction efforts. His quarterly report, released on January 30, 2013, showed that the U.S. government has appropriated almost $90 billion to rebuild Afghanistan was critical of how that money was spent, including over $7 million on a largely unused building for the Afghan police and nearly $1 billion in fuel possibly purchased from Iran. Special Inspector General Sopko responded to questions from members of the audience.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 436 Views

U.S. Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle talked about his career and his autobiography, American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History. While serving in Iraq from 2003 to 2009, Mr. Kyle accumulated more officially confirmed kills than any other sniper in U.S. military history. In his autobiography, Mr. Kyle, with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice, wrote about his early career as a professional rodeo rider, the challenges he had to overcome to become a SEAL, and his experiences in Iraq. He talked from Dallas, Texas, about his career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Some language may be offensive to some viewers.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 2,689 Views

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Prime Ministers of Italy, Ireland, Denmark and the Netherlands talked about Europe’s future and ways to solve the current eurozone financial crisis. Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny described the past two years in Ireland as a “hurricane” but was confident the eurozone would recover. The leaders also focused on trade relations with Japan and the United States, as well as the UK decision to hold a future referendum on membership within the European Union. Financial Times editor Lionel Barber hosted this event. The World Economic Forum is an annual event held in Davos, Switzerland attended by thousands of global leaders from government, business, economics and philanthropy.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 86 Views

Presidential and congressional campaign workers talked about the lessons they learned from the 2012 elections. The discussed the impact of the Supreme Court Citizens United decision, social media, management of the Obama campaign, and improvements that could be applied to 2014 elections, for which they were already hiring campaign managers. During the audience participation portion they answered questions on the evolving roles of regional political directors and general consultants with the advent of super political action committees (super PACs), the effects of social media and the 24-hour media cycle on making policy, and more.
“The Campaign Operatives” was a panel of “Campaigns and Legislation: Applying Lessons from the 2012 Campaign Cycle to the 113th Congress,” held at the Georgetown Law Center Hart Auditorium.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 182 Views

A panel of entrepreneurs and policymakers examined what Congress and local governments could do to help start-up businesses create jobs and spur the economy. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), who authored the START UP Act, legislation aimed to help new businesses grow the economy, talked about the role of government in small business. 
“Washington and the Start-Up Economy: First, Do No Harm” was a panel of the Innovation Policy Summit held during the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas. 

1 hours, 0 minutes | 68 Views

Panelists talked about the conflict in Mali and stability in the greater Sahel region, the transition area of Africa between the Sahara Desert in the north and the savanna zone to its south. They covered the history of Mali and described tribal tensions and separatist groups, and the consequences of the fall of Libyan ruler Moammar Qadhafi. They discussed the need for Western intervention to protect European and American interests and the dangers of increased al-Qaeda intervention. They also discussed the competing interests and refugees flowing into the region, the prospects for organizing a legitimate Malian state, and other topics.

1 hours, 59 minutes | 621 Views

Kenneth Bowling, history professor at George Washington University talked about the relocation of Congress from Princeton, New Jersey to Annapolis, Maryland in 1783. He stated that the plan to move Congress was proposed by Baltimore citizens who believed it would bring more money to their city, and would serve as an excellent site to house Congress while the construction of a federal city was being planned. The 2012 Continental Congress Festival in Annapolis, Maryland hosted this hour long event.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 204 Views

Panelists talked about at the historical roles and responsibilities of the first lady as well as how those roles had evolved. They talked specifically about Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy and Betty Ford as well as Hillary Clinton and Laura Bush. 
This event was part of a conference which examined the legacies of America’s First Ladies and took place at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library. This conference was the last of three in Texas focusing on First Ladies - the previous gatherings were at the George Bush Presidential Library and the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

0 hours, 53 minutes | 461 Views

Actress Mira Sorvino, a United Nations goodwill ambassador on human trafficking, spoke about her experiences, the changes in perceptions of human trafficking, and problems in the treatment of victims.
This was part of the “Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition” held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking.

0 hours, 30 minutes | 265 Views

Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski talked about her energy plan titled, “Energy 20/20: A Vision for America’s Energy Future.” The plan contains recommendations to make energy “abundant, affordable, clean, diverse and secure.” In remarks, she said Congress needed to find common ground in order to pass any future climate change legislation.

0 hours, 37 minutes | 674 Views

John Morton spoke about human trafficking. He explained Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) victim approach to investigating trafficking crimes with the goal of rescuing as many victims in the sex and slave labor trade as possible. He showed a brief video clip of arrests as he talked about a recent case. He also called for comprehensive immigration reform as a way to get illegal immigrations out of the shadows where they are often preyed upon and forced into sex or labor slavery.
This was part of the “Anti-Human Trafficking Symposium: Transforming the Coalition” held in the Georgetown University Bunn Intercultural Center Auditorium by the Institute for the Study of International Migration and Deloitte. This symposium brought together officials from government and business during National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to discuss the challenges in fighting human trafficking.

0 hours, 26 minutes | 130 Views

Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko talked about the specific goals of the inspector general and outlined seven key questions facing the U.S. concerning the future of Afghanistan reconstruction efforts. His quarterly report, released on January 30, 2013, showed that the U.S. government has appropriated almost $90 billion to rebuild Afghanistan was critical of how that money was spent, including over $7 million on a largely unused building for the Afghan police and nearly $1 billion in fuel possibly purchased from Iran. Special Inspector General Sopko responded to questions from members of the audience.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 436 Views

Kurt Campbell talked about relations between the United States and China. He said there will be “areas of miscommunication and disagreement” between the two countries but that a “sustained dialogue” would be the “prescription” to their relationship. The Assistant Secretary took questions from David Sanger, New York Times Chief Washington Correspondent, and from others in the audience.

1 hours, 17 minutes | 185 Views

Former Ambassador to Israel Samuel Lewis, former State Department negotiator Aaron David Miller, and others talked about the relationship between President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, the impact of Iran’s nuclear program, and prospects for a peace agreement with Palestinians. Guy Raz moderated. During the program, Natan Sachs was misidentified on screen as Nathan Sachs.
“Allies at Odds: Obama, Netanyahu, and The State of U.S. - Israeli Relations” was part of the National Conversation series at the Wilson Center, co-sponsored by National Public Radio (NPR).

1 hours, 23 minutes | 221 Views

Current and former members of Congress, journalists, and policy experts participated in a role-playing simulation. They responded to hypothetical scenarios related to the global economy, sequestration and the debt ceiling.

1 hours, 51 minutes | 459 Views

Panelists talked about the future and security implications of the Real ID Act, as well as the challenges facing states as as result of the act. The 2005 Real ID Act established standards for driver’s licenses and other documents, based on recommendations from the 9/11 Commission. Ms. Rectanus said “key vulnerabilities remain” in the government’s effort to put uniform standards in place for state-issued identification cards. Ms. Cohan talked about the experience of Delaware, one of the first of the only 13 states fully compliant with the law. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience, including Janice Kephart.
“REAL ID Realities: Perspectives on the Future of the REAL ID Program” was held at the Heritage Foundation.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 615 Views

Colorado, Rhode Island, and New Mexico officials talked about the process of setting up in their state health insurance exchanges, which were part of the 2010 health care law.
“Opportunities & Challenges for State Officials” was a plenary session of the National Health Policy Conference held by AcademyHealth at the Grand Hyatt Washington.
In conclusion, the Health Services Research (HSR) Impact Award was presented by Mary Durham to the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment. The award was accepted by Katherine Baicker, the co-principal investigator of the study.

1 hours, 38 minutes | 169 Views

American women who served in the military in Iraq and Afghanistan talked about their experiences and commented on the Pentagon’s recent lifting of the ban on women in combat. The event was hosted by the Stockholm Institute and the Service Women’s Action Network.

0 hours, 50 minutes | 90 Views

Panelists, including men and women who served in the military, talk about their experiences with integration, and give their recommendations on how best to proceed now that the restriction on women in combat has been removed.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 57 Views

Secretary Sebelius talked about Obama administration efforts to implement the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. Following her remarks, panelists talked about electronic health care records, information sharing, and security. The “Health Information Technology” panel discussion included questions from the audience.
This was part of the National Health Policy Conference held by AcademyHealth at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

1 hours, 32 minutes | 667 Views

Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) spoke about the state of national health policy. He was “wary” of the Affordable Care Act, the 2010 health care law, and its health care exchanges for the uninsured. He warned that looming congressional budget struggles and sequestration would affect health care and that the insurance exchanges would not be ready when scheduled.
“The Congressional Agenda” was part of the National Health Policy Conference held by AcademyHealth at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

0 hours, 20 minutes | 152 Views

Judith Conti talked about the practice among some employers of excluding unemployed workers from their applicant pool through explicit or implicit language in job postings. The New York City Council passed a bill forbidding employers from basing hiring decisions on applicants' unemployment status, and from posting job advertisements that require applicants to be employed. President Obama introduced similar federal legislation, as have congressional Democrats. Ms. Conti addressed some of the reasons for this practice, difficulties in proving discrimination, and other topics. She 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, 45 minutes | 3,690 Views

Panelists, including men and women who served in the military, talk about their experiences with integration, and give their recommendations on how best to proceed now that the restriction on women in combat has been removed.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 57 Views

Panelists talked about the implications of the removal of the ban on women in combat. Panelists included an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, which sued the Pentagon over the ban, a law professor, and a legislative assistant who gave the congressional perspective. T he event was hosted by the Stockholm Institute and the Service Women’s Action Network.

1 hours, 2 minutes | 93 Views

Governor Nikki Haley made her annual state of the state of the address to a joint session of the legislature in the South Carolina State House. She urged lawmakers to “start a conversation” on overhauling the public school funding. She also spoke about the need for tax reform and investing in the state’s roads and infrastructure.
Courtesy of South Carolina ETV.

0 hours, 49 minutes | 60 Views

Secretary Sebelius talked about Obama administration efforts to implement the health care law, the Affordable Care Act. Following her remarks, panelists talked about electronic health care records, information sharing, and security. The “Health Information Technology” panel discussion included questions from the audience.
This was part of the National Health Policy Conference held by AcademyHealth at the Grand Hyatt Washington.

1 hours, 32 minutes | 667 Views

Judith Conti talked about the practice among some employers of excluding unemployed workers from their applicant pool through explicit or implicit language in job postings. The New York City Council passed a bill forbidding employers from basing hiring decisions on applicants' unemployment status, and from posting job advertisements that require applicants to be employed. President Obama introduced similar federal legislation, as have congressional Democrats. Ms. Conti addressed some of the reasons for this practice, difficulties in proving discrimination, and other topics. She 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, 45 minutes | 3,690 Views

Panelists, including men and women who served in the military, talk about their experiences with integration, and give their recommendations on how best to proceed now that the restriction on women in combat has been removed.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 57 Views

Panelists talked about the implications of the removal of the ban on women in combat. Panelists included an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, which sued the Pentagon over the ban, a law professor, and a legislative assistant who gave the congressional perspective. T he event was hosted by the Stockholm Institute and the Service Women’s Action Network.

1 hours, 2 minutes | 93 Views