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6:00 am CT Approx. 44 min. LIVE Open Phones Unidentified Speaker; Greta Brawner Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama’s statement that all Americans ... Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama’s statement that all Americans should have the opportunity to attend college, and Republican presidential candidate Rick Santurum’s characterization in response of the president as “a snob.” 5:17 am CT Approx. 2 hr. Role of Think Tanks in Public Policy Tevi Troy discussed his recent National Affairs article, "Are Think Tanks Becoming Too ... Tevi Troy discussed his recent National Affairs article, "Are Think Tanks Becoming Too Political?", in which he argued that think tanks have become more focused on politics rather than policy. Afterward, panelists discussed his thesis. 5:22 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Women in Political Office The organization Political Parity hosted an event to announce a national campaign to double the ... The organization Political Parity hosted an event to announce a national campaign to double the number of women in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and in governor seats. Following their remarks the y responded to questions from the audience.
6:47 am CT Approx. 50 min. LIVE Representative Hansen Clarke on the 2012 Election Representative Hansen Clarke (D-MI) talked about the Democratic Party’s prospects in the ... Representative Hansen Clarke (D-MI) talked about the Democratic Party’s prospects in the 2012 general election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the party’s efforts to regain the House and maintain its Senate majority, President Obama’s political standing in Michigan and nationwide, and jobs and the economy.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		7:19 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. Negative Political Advertising Speakers talked about the impact of negative political advertising on the 2012 ... Speakers talked about the impact of negative political advertising on the 2012 election. Topics included the history of negative ads, the number of ads being put out in 2012, and how those ads affect people’s views on politics. They played several television commercials from past presidential elections and responded to questions from the audience. 6:35 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Energy Efficiencies and Renewables Unidentified Speaker; Thomas Vilsack Chair: MIGUEL A. PULIDO Mayor of Santa Ana
Remarks: TOM VILSACK Secretary U.S. Department ... Chair: MIGUEL A. PULIDO Mayor of Santa Ana
Remarks: TOM VILSACK Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rep. FRANK PALLONE, JR. U.S. House of Representatives (NJ)
ARUN MAJUMDAR Director, Office of Advanced Research Projects Agency Dept. of Energy
Keystone Oil Pipeline
KITTY PIERCY Mayor of Eugene
7:39 am CT Approx. 43 min. LIVE News Review with Representative Jeff Flake Representative Jeff Flake (R-AZ) talked about transportation legislation, earmarks, Campaign 2012 ... Representative Jeff Flake (R-AZ) talked about transportation legislation, earmarks, Campaign 2012 and the Arizona primary, his run for Senate, and the seat vacated by Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ). He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		9:00 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 32 min. LIVE Senate Session, Part 1 The Senate convened for a period of morning business. The Senate convened for a period of morning business. 7:47 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Redistricting and Election Laws Pamela Karlan; Nathaniel Persily; Unidentified Speaker Law professors Pamela Karlan and Nathaniel Persily talked about redistricting issues in the next ... Law professors Pamela Karlan and Nathaniel Persily talked about redistricting issues in the next decade. Topics included past, current, and potential court cases around the country. They answered questions following their discussion.
8:24 am CT Approx. 36 min. LIVE Regulation of School Vending Machines Stephanie Armour; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Stephanie Armour talked about Obama administration plans to release new rules regarding the types ... Stephanie Armour talked about Obama administration plans to release new rules regarding the types of snack foods sold in school vending machines, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Industry experts expect that the rules will limit the amount of salt, sugar and fats that a school would be allowed to keep stocked. This move comes on the heels of a release of new rules by the Agriculture Department on the nutritional value of meals served at school. 11:33 am CT Approx. 41 min. LIVE Handling of Service Member Remains John Abizaid; Unidentified Speaker Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the ... Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary. According to the investigators, a lack of oversight, chain of command, and technical training led to “gross mismanagement.” 9:05 am CT Approx. 3 hr. 16 min. LIVE Environmental Protection Agency Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Administrator Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fiscal ... Administrator Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fiscal year 2013 budget request. She defended her agency’s study of the effects on hydraulic fracking, a natural gas drilling method, on the water supply. She also answered questions on EPA regulations and their impact on economic growth, and other topics.
9:01 am CT Approx. 30 min. LIVE Morning Hour During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no ... During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes. 12:15 pm CT Approx. 3 min. Senate Leaders on the Transportation Bill Mitch McConnell; Harry Reid; Unidentified Speaker Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the transportation bill. Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the transportation bill. 12:25 pm CT Approx. 40 min. Representative Hansen Clarke on the 2012 Election Representative Hansen Clarke (D-MI) talked about the Democratic Party’s prospects in the ... Representative Hansen Clarke (D-MI) talked about the Democratic Party’s prospects in the 2012 general election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the party’s efforts to regain the House and maintain its Senate majority, President Obama’s political standing in Michigan and nationwide, and jobs and the economy.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
9:32 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 27 min. LIVE Defense Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Secretary Leon Panetta, General Martin Dempsey, and Comptroller Hale testified on the Defense ... Secretary Leon Panetta, General Martin Dempsey, and Comptroller Hale testified on the Defense Department fiscal year 2013 budget request. 12:22 pm CT Approx. 29 min. President Obama Remarks to the United Auto Workers Conference Bob King; Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference. In his remarks he responded to ... President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference. In his remarks he responded to criticisms from two of his Republican presidential rivals, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, who had opposed the automobile industry bailout and had spoken out against the Obama administrations proposals for increased access to higher education. The vociferous audience frequently engaged the president with shouted remarks and words of encouragement. 3:30 pm CT Approx. 26 min. State Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget ... Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. She answered questions on Russia entering the World Trade Organization, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, and Iran. She talked about the sanctions against Iran and the possible effects of hose sanctions on oil prices. She also addressed U.S. military troop withdrawal from Iraq.
11:00 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 53 min. LIVE House Session, Part 1 One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education ... One Minute Speeches (15 per side)
H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (Structured Rule)
The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the following amendments:
Rep. Raul Grijalva Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Virginia Foxx Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jared Polis Amendment #6 (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Tim Bishop Amendment (10 minutes of debate)
Rep. Jared Polis Amendment #7 (10 minutes of debate) 		12:54 pm CT Approx. 11 min. Defense Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Secretary Leon Panetta, General Martin Dempsey, and Comptroller Hale testified on the Defense ... Secretary Leon Panetta, General Martin Dempsey, and Comptroller Hale testified on the Defense Department fiscal year 2013 budget request. 3:57 pm CT Approx. 3 min. Senate Leaders on the Transportation Bill Mitch McConnell; Harry Reid; Unidentified Speaker Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the transportation bill. Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the transportation bill.
1:54 pm CT Approx. 7 min. Interior Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Interior Secretary Ken Salazar testified on his department’s fiscal year 2013 budget ... Interior Secretary Ken Salazar testified on his department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. During the hearing several senators asked Secretary Salazar about high gas prices and tapping into the strategic petroleum reserve. He responded that all options remained on the table 1:06 pm CT Approx. 8 min. LIVE Dover Port Mortuary Report Michael Donley; Norton Schwartz; Unidentified Speaker Air Force Secretary Donley reacted to the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of ... Air Force Secretary Donley reacted to the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary. 4:01 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 4 min. LIVE Washington Today Radio Show Steven Scully; Unidentified Speaker A simulcast of C-SPAN Radio’s “Washington Today” program was shown. The ... A simulcast of C-SPAN Radio’s “Washington Today” program was shown. The program included audio clips from various newsmakers and events of the day.
2:02 pm CT Approx. 13 min. LIVE House Republican Jobs Plan House Republican leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions outside the Capitol about their ... House Republican leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions outside the Capitol about their jobs plan. 1:15 pm CT Approx. 3 hr. 22 min. LIVE Senate Session, Part 2 6:07 pm CT Approx. 3 hr. 15 min. Environmental Protection Agency Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Administrator Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fiscal ... Administrator Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fiscal year 2013 budget request. She defended her agency’s study of the effects on hydraulic fracking, a natural gas drilling method, on the water supply. She also answered questions on EPA regulations and their impact on economic growth, and other topics.
2:16 pm CT Approx. 3 hr. 54 min. LIVE House Session, Part 2 H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (Structured Rule) H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (Structured Rule) 4:40 pm CT Approx. 40 min. Handling of Service Member Remains John Abizaid; Unidentified Speaker Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the ... Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary. According to the investigators, a lack of oversight, chain of command, and technical training led to “gross mismanagement.” 9:24 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Energy Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Steven Chu; Rodney Frelinghuysen; Unidentified Speaker Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified on his department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified on his department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request.
7:06 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 56 min. C-SPAN Arizona and Michigan Primaries Coverage C-SPAN’s coverage of the Arizona and Michigan primaries included local coverage of election ... C-SPAN’s coverage of the Arizona and Michigan primaries included local coverage of election returns, viewer calls, and victory and concession speeches. 5:22 pm CT Approx. 42 min. Representative Hansen Clarke on the 2012 Election Representative Hansen Clarke (D-MI) talked about the Democratic Party’s prospects in the ... Representative Hansen Clarke (D-MI) talked about the Democratic Party’s prospects in the 2012 general election, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the party’s efforts to regain the House and maintain its Senate majority, President Obama’s political standing in Michigan and nationwide, and jobs and the economy.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		10:54 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Global Economic Outlook Business executives spoke about the global business environment and how companies needed to ... Business executives spoke about the global business environment and how companies needed to re-invent themselves to survive in today’s changing global economic environment. They also talked about economic inequality, wealth re-distribution, outsourcing, and the need for companiesto be “socially responsible” and good “corporate citizens.”
10:02 pm CT Approx. 27 min. Rick Santorum Michigan and Arizona Primary Night Speech Richard Santorum; Unidentified Speaker Rick Santorum addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. Rick Santorum addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. 6:11 pm CT Approx. 14 min. House Republican Jobs Plan House Republican leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions outside the Capitol about their ... House Republican leaders spoke to reporters and answered questions outside the Capitol about their jobs plan. 12:11 am CT Approx. 3 hr. 15 min. Environmental Protection Agency Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Administrator Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fiscal ... Administrator Lisa Jackson testified on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) fiscal year 2013 budget request. She defended her agency’s study of the effects on hydraulic fracking, a natural gas drilling method, on the water supply. She also answered questions on EPA regulations and their impact on economic growth, and other topics.
10:29 pm CT Approx. 27 min. Mitt Romney Arizona and Michigan Primary Night Speech Ann Romney; W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. Mitt Romney addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. 6:29 pm CT Approx. 26 min. Senators Reid and Boxer on Transportation Bill Amendment Unidentified Speaker Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke about a proposed amendment to a ... Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke about a proposed amendment to a transportation bill that would allow institutions to deny health insurance coverage for procedures the institution deemed morally objectionable. 3:28 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. Energy Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Steven Chu; Rodney Frelinghuysen; Unidentified Speaker Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified on his department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. Energy Secretary Steven Chu testified on his department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request.
10:57 pm CT Approx. 58 min. Newt Gingrich Michigan and Arizona Primary NIght Speech Newton Gingrich; Unidentified Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke to supporters at the University of West Georgia about the results of primary ... Newt Gingrich spoke to supporters at the University of West Georgia about the results of primary elections in Arizona and Michigan. 6:58 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 23 min. State Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget ... Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. She answered questions on Russia entering the World Trade Organization, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, and Iran. She talked about the sanctions against Iran and the possible effects of hose sanctions on oil prices. She also addressed U.S. military troop withdrawal from Iraq. 4:58 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Global Economic Outlook Business executives spoke about the global business environment and how companies needed to ... Business executives spoke about the global business environment and how companies needed to re-invent themselves to survive in today’s changing global economic environment. They also talked about economic inequality, wealth re-distribution, outsourcing, and the need for companiesto be “socially responsible” and good “corporate citizens.”
11:56 pm CT Approx. 28 min. Ron Paul Arizona and Michigan Primary Night Speech Ronald Paul; Unidentified Speaker Ron Paul addressed supporters on the night of the Arizona and Michigan primaries. Ron Paul addressed supporters on the night of the Arizona and Michigan primaries. 9:25 pm CT Approx. 40 min. Handling of Service Member Remains John Abizaid; Unidentified Speaker Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the ... Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary. According to the investigators, a lack of oversight, chain of command, and technical training led to “gross mismanagement.”
12:26 am CT Approx. 30 min. President Obama Remarks to the United Auto Workers Conference Bob King; Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference. In his remarks he responded to ... President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference. In his remarks he responded to criticisms from two of his Republican presidential rivals, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, who had opposed the automobile industry bailout and had spoken out against the Obama administrations proposals for increased access to higher education. The vociferous audience frequently engaged the president with shouted remarks and words of encouragement. 10:06 pm CT Approx. 25 min. Dover Port Mortuary Report Michael Donley; Norton Schwartz; Unidentified Speaker Air Force Secretary Donley reacted to the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of ... Air Force Secretary Donley reacted to the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary.
12:59 am CT Approx. 26 min. Mitt Romney Arizona and Michigan Primary Night Speech Ann Romney; W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. Mitt Romney addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. 10:33 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 35 min. Defense Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Secretary Leon Panetta, General Martin Dempsey, and Comptroller Hale testified on the Defense ... Secretary Leon Panetta, General Martin Dempsey, and Comptroller Hale testified on the Defense Department fiscal year 2013 budget request.
1:25 am CT Approx. 20 min. Rick Santorum Michigan and Arizona Primary Night Speech Richard Santorum; Unidentified Speaker Rick Santorum addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. Rick Santorum addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. 1:11 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 23 min. State Department Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget ... Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified on her department’s fiscal year 2013 budget request. She answered questions on Russia entering the World Trade Organization, Egypt, Libya, Syria, Afghanistan, and Iran. She talked about the sanctions against Iran and the possible effects of hose sanctions on oil prices. She also addressed U.S. military troop withdrawal from Iraq.
1:46 am CT Approx. 58 min. Newt Gingrich Michigan and Arizona Primary NIght Speech Newton Gingrich; Unidentified Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke to supporters at the University of West Georgia about the results of primary ... Newt Gingrich spoke to supporters at the University of West Georgia about the results of primary elections in Arizona and Michigan. 3:38 am CT Approx. 40 min. Handling of Service Member Remains John Abizaid; Unidentified Speaker Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the ... Retired General John Abizaid talked to reporters and answered questions about the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary. According to the investigators, a lack of oversight, chain of command, and technical training led to “gross mismanagement.”
2:45 am CT Approx. 28 min. Ron Paul Arizona and Michigan Primary Night Speech Ronald Paul; Unidentified Speaker Ron Paul addressed supporters on the night of the Arizona and Michigan primaries. Ron Paul addressed supporters on the night of the Arizona and Michigan primaries. 4:19 am CT Approx. 25 min. Dover Port Mortuary Report Michael Donley; Norton Schwartz; Unidentified Speaker Air Force Secretary Donley reacted to the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of ... Air Force Secretary Donley reacted to the findings of the investigation into the mishandling of service members remains at the Dover Air Force Base mortuary.
3:14 am CT Approx. 30 min. President Obama Remarks to the United Auto Workers Conference Bob King; Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference. In his remarks he responded to ... President Obama spoke at the United Auto Workers conference. In his remarks he responded to criticisms from two of his Republican presidential rivals, Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, who had opposed the automobile industry bailout and had spoken out against the Obama administrations proposals for increased access to higher education. The vociferous audience frequently engaged the president with shouted remarks and words of encouragement. 4:47 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 11 min. Eliminating Childhood Hunger Panelists and governors talked about efforts by various state governments to end childhood ... Panelists and governors talked about efforts by various state governments to end childhood hunger. 
This program was part of the National Governor’s Association conference.
3:47 am CT Approx. 58 min. Newt Gingrich Michigan and Arizona Primary NIght Speech Newton Gingrich; Unidentified Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke to supporters at the University of West Georgia about the results of primary ... Newt Gingrich spoke to supporters at the University of West Georgia about the results of primary elections in Arizona and Michigan.
4:45 am CT Approx. 28 min. Ron Paul Arizona and Michigan Primary Night Speech Ronald Paul; Unidentified Speaker Ron Paul addressed supporters on the night of the Arizona and Michigan primaries. Ron Paul addressed supporters on the night of the Arizona and Michigan primaries.
5:14 am CT Approx. 20 min. Rick Santorum Michigan and Arizona Primary Night Speech Richard Santorum; Unidentified Speaker Rick Santorum addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. Rick Santorum addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries.
5:34 am CT Approx. 23 min. Mitt Romney Arizona and Michigan Primary Night Speech Ann Romney; W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries. Mitt Romney addressed supporters on the night of the Michigan and Arizona primaries.