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7:00 am ET Approx. 46 min. LIVE Open Phones Unidentified Speaker; Greta Brawner Telephone lines were open for comments on Mitt Romney’s primary victories in Wisconsin, ... Telephone lines were open for comments on Mitt Romney’s primary victories in Wisconsin, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. 6:34 am ET Approx. 39 min. Book Discussion on Ronald Reagan: Our 40th President Winston Groom; Unidentified Speaker Winston Groom recounts the life and political career of Ronald Reagan, America’s 40th ... Winston Groom recounts the life and political career of Ronald Reagan, America’s 40th president. The author explores President Reagan’s childhood, his radio and acting career, and his political ascendancy from governor of California to the presidency of the United States. Mr. Groom spoke at Page and Palette book store in Fairhope, Alabama. 6:33 am ET Approx. 58 min. Women and the Founding of America Robert Griswold; Unidentified Speaker; Rosemarie Zagarri While the Founding Fathers often get all of the credit for the creation of America - without the ... While the Founding Fathers often get all of the credit for the creation of America - without the encouragement and work of many women things may have ended up differently.
Next, George Mason University History Professor Rosemarie Zagarri examines the important role that women played in generating support for the revolutionary war and how their involvement helped pave the way for a greater political identity for women within the new nation.
This is an hour.
7:49 am ET Approx. 44 min. LIVE House Republican Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Phil Kerpen talked about his support for the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget, and he ... Phil Kerpen talked about his support for the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Medicare, tax policy, sequestration, the defense budget, and the debt and deficit. Mr. Kerpen also reacted to a clip of President Obama’s previous day speech in which he called the House Republican budget “radical.”
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		7:17 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. Social Security Disability Insurance Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss and various interest groups representing ... Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss and various interest groups representing the disabled talked about the reasons behind increase in the number of applications for Social Security disability insurance have increased in recent years. They also responded to questions from the audience. 7:35 am ET Approx. 48 min. George Washington's Challenges David Fischer; Unidentified Speaker Next, author and Brandeis University history professor David Hackett Fischer discusses the tactics ... Next, author and Brandeis University history professor David Hackett Fischer discusses the tactics and strategies that George Washington used to confront challenges. He spoke at a University of Oklahoma symposium on the Founding of America. This is 50 minutes.
8:35 am ET Approx. 40 min. LIVE Supreme Court Decision on Strip Searches Greta Brawner; David Shapiro; Unidentified Speaker David Shapiro talked about the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in favor of allowing strip ... David Shapiro talked about the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in favor of allowing strip searches of all prisoners before joining a jail’s general population, regardless of why they were arrested. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 9:05 am ET Approx. 56 min. U.S.-Canada Relations Jane Harman; Stephen Harper; Unidentified Speaker Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper talked about a variety of issues including a wide range of ... Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper talked about a variety of issues including a wide range of topics including U.S.-Canada relations, energy supplies and exports, immigration, and trade expansion. The Keystone XL pipeline was the focus of several questions posed to the Canadian leader. Former Congresswoman Jane Harman moderated the discussion. 8:25 am ET Approx. 56 min. Andrew Jackson and the Constitution Akhil Amar; Unidentified Speaker Professor Akhil Reed Amar talked about how the presidency of Andrew Jackson transformed the ... Professor Akhil Reed Amar talked about how the presidency of Andrew Jackson transformed the Constitution in ways that still apply. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Our Jacksonian Constitution” was a program of the “Teach-In on America’s Founding” held February 27, 2012, by the Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage in the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall. This was the University of Oklahoma’s inaugural "Teach-In, A Day with Some of the Greatest Teachers in America."***
9:15 am ET Approx. 4 min. Vinny Castellini StudentCam Interview Vinny Castellini; Adrienne Hoar; Unidentified Speaker Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role ... Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America. The film was one of the high school third prize-winners in C-SPAN’s StudentCam documentary contest. Vinny is a senior at Fruita Monument High School in Fruita, Colorado.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. 		10:03 am ET Approx. 39 min. LIVE Pensions and Retirement Security Josh Gotbaum; Jamie Horwitz; Unidentified Speaker Josh Gotbaum talked about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, what it does, how it operates, ... Josh Gotbaum talked about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, what it does, how it operates, and the importance of pensions. During his remarks he said that Americans are not saving enough and suggested that people should save 10 percent of their annual salary in order to maintain their lifestyle in retirement. He stressed retirement security and the need for flexibility to design 21st-century pension options that better fit modern employers and workers. He also talked about American Airlines, which filed for for bankruptcy in late 2011 and considered termination of all employee pension plans . 9:25 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. Teaching Constitutional History Explaining the Constitution and encouraging students to have an interest in America’s ... Explaining the Constitution and encouraging students to have an interest in America’s founding can be difficult for many teachers. Next, radio talk show host Diane Rehm moderates a panel discussion on the issues and challenges surrounding the teaching of constitutional history. 
David McCullogh and Gordon Wood join the panel of five other historians and scholars at this event from a day-long teach-in on America’s founding at the University of Oklahoma.
This is a little over an hour.
9:20 am ET Approx. 41 min. LIVE African Americans in the U.S. Congress Jamelle Bouie; Greta Brawner; Unidentified Speaker Jamelle Bouie talked about his American Prospect article, “The Other Glass ... Jamelle Bouie talked about his American Prospect article, “The Other Glass Ceiling,” in which he examined the impediments that remain for African Americans in Congress. Some of the topics he discussed were the difficulties black members of the House have in being elected to the Senate, the states that are more like to elect African Americans, fundraising, and congressional districting. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 
This program was part of a “Washington Journal” series highlighting recent magazine articles. 		10:43 am ET Approx. 4 min. Congressional Insider Trading Bill Rachael Bade; Bill Scanlan; Unidentified Speaker Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading ... Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading rules apply to congressional members the same as they apply to all other citizens. 10:31 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. U.S. Policy Toward Iran Panelists talked about U.S. diplomatic options in policy toward Iran. Topics included the ... Panelists talked about U.S. diplomatic options in policy toward Iran. Topics included the history or relations between the U.S. and Iran, Israel, and the obstacles to a resolution both in Iran and the U.S. They responded to questions from the audience.
10:03 am ET Approx. 26 min. Mitt Romney Primary Night Event W. Romney; Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney spoke to supporters in Milwaukee about the results of the Wisconsin, Maryland, and ... Mitt Romney spoke to supporters in Milwaukee about the results of the Wisconsin, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. primaries. 10:48 am ET Approx. 40 min. Supreme Court Decision on Strip Searches Greta Brawner; David Shapiro; Unidentified Speaker David Shapiro talked about the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in favor of allowing strip ... David Shapiro talked about the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in favor of allowing strip searches of all prisoners before joining a jail’s general population, regardless of why they were arrested. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 11:57 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Islamic Religion Groups and Arab Politics Former senior White House advisers discussed internal deliberations over Middle East ... Former senior White House advisers discussed internal deliberations over Middle East policy. Dennis Ross said that in one-on-one discussions, former Egyptian President of Egypt Hosni Mubarak last year dismissed warnings from President Obama, saying protests in his country would be over in a few days.
10:30 am ET Approx. 15 min. Rick Santorum Primary Night Event Richard Santorum; Unidentified Speaker Rick Santorum spoke to supporters in his home state of Pennsylvania about the results of the ... Rick Santorum spoke to supporters in his home state of Pennsylvania about the results of the Wisconsin, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. primaries. 11:29 am ET Approx. 21 min. House Debate on Congressional Insider Trading House members debated the STOCK Act, the congressional insider trading bill. House members debated the STOCK Act, the congressional insider trading bill. 1:33 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Jobs and U.S. Economic Recovery Panelists talked about the causes of U.S. economic stagnation. They agreed that the continued ... Panelists talked about the causes of U.S. economic stagnation. They agreed that the continued housing crisis is a major factor in the economy not rebounding as quickly. They also cited income distribution disparity as a cause. Thomas Palley stated that the economic downturn is a demand-side recession, unlike previous ones. Following their discussion, they answered questions from the audience.
10:46 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Race and the 2012 Presidential Campaign Panelists talked about race and the 2012 presidential campaign. Some of the topics included ... Panelists talked about race and the 2012 presidential campaign. Some of the topics included voter identification laws, the black vote, and voter ID laws, President Obama’s and Republican presidential candidates' responses to the Trayvon Martin shooting. Afterward, they answered questions from the audience. 11:51 am ET Approx. 4 min. Congressional Insider Trading Bill Rachael Bade; Bill Scanlan; Unidentified Speaker Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading ... Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading rules apply to congressional members the same as they apply to all other citizens. 2:51 pm ET Approx. 2 hr. 31 min. High School Graduation Rates Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation ... Business and non-profit leaders talked about their efforts to increase high school graduation rates at an America’s Promise Alliance conference. Following opening remarks, Education Secretary Arne Duncan moderated a discussion on school improvement grants. Gene Sperling made closing remarks.
12:04 pm ET Approx. 42 min. LIVE Mitt Romney Remarks to American Society of News Editors Kenneth Paulson; Mike Reed; W. Romney Mitt Romney was a keynote speaker at the annual convention of the American Society of News Editors ... Mitt Romney was a keynote speaker at the annual convention of the American Society of News Editors (ASNE). In his remarks he talked extensively about President Obama’s policies, saying they made the economic crisis worse and slowed recovery. Following his remarks, he answered questions from Ken Paulson of ASNE. The first question had to do with President Obama’s previous day remarks at the ASNE Associated Press lunch. Mr. Romney said the president’s comments were full of “distortions and inaccuracies.” Other question topics included Iran, and women voters' attitudes toward the Republican Party. 11:55 am ET Approx. 7 min. LIVE STOCK Act Signing Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama signed the STOCK Act. The measure ensures that insider trading rules apply to ... President Obama signed the STOCK Act. The measure ensures that insider trading rules apply to congressional members the same as they apply to all other citizens. 5:24 pm ET Approx. 2 hr. 34 min. Veterans Affairs Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Secretary Shinseki, other department undersecretaries, and independent veterans groups ... Secretary Shinseki, other department undersecretaries, and independent veterans groups representatives testified on the Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal year 2013 budget request. Among the topics addressed were mental health care and suicide rates, a backlog in claim processing, and inadequate funding for construction and upkeep of buildings.
12:47 pm ET Approx. 4 min. Vinny Castellini StudentCam Interview Vinny Castellini; Adrienne Hoar; Unidentified Speaker Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role ... Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America. The film was one of the high school third prize-winners in C-SPAN’s StudentCam documentary contest. Vinny is a senior at Fruita Monument High School in Fruita, Colorado.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. 		12:05 pm ET Approx. 42 min. House Republican Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Phil Kerpen talked about his support for the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget, and he ... Phil Kerpen talked about his support for the House Republican fiscal year 2013 budget, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included Medicare, tax policy, sequestration, the defense budget, and the debt and deficit. Mr. Kerpen also reacted to a clip of President Obama’s previous day speech in which he called the House Republican budget “radical.”
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		8:00 pm ET Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. Person of the Year 1862, Part 1 Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events ... Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events during the previous twelve months. If the same question had been posed in the year 1862, who would Time have selected as the Person of the Year? The Museum of the Confederacy and the Library of Virginia invited five historians to consider that question and nominate someone for the title.
Two of the historians campaigned for their candidates in this first half of a two-part program. After each presentation the historian responded to questions from members of the audience. Then he was interviewed remotely from the C-SPAN studios and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Krick nominated General Stonewall Jackson. Professor Blight nominated Frederick Douglass.
The Museum of the Confederacy’s 2012 Symposium was held at the Library of Virginia.
12:53 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Counterterrorism and Cyber Security Ralph Boelter; Gordon Snow; Unidentified Speaker FBI Assistant Directors Ralph Boelter and Gordon Snows spoke at a conference on government ... FBI Assistant Directors Ralph Boelter and Gordon Snows spoke at a conference on government security. Mr. Boelter talked about counterterrorism efforts, and Mr. Snow spoke on cyber security. 12:47 pm ET Approx. 15 min. Open Phones Unidentified Speaker; Greta Brawner Telephone lines were open for comments on Mitt Romney’s primary victories in Wisconsin, ... Telephone lines were open for comments on Mitt Romney’s primary victories in Wisconsin, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. 10:33 pm ET Approx. 3 hr. 46 min. Person of the Year 1862, Part 2 Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events ... Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events during the previous twelve months. If the same question had been posed in the year 1862, who would Time have selected as the Person of the Year? The Museum of the Confederacy and the Library of Virginia invited five historians to consider that question and nominate someone for the title.
The remaining three historians campaigned for their candidates in this second half of a two-part program. After each presentation the historian responded to questions from members of the audience. Then he was interviewed remotely from the C-SPAN studios and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Professor McPherson nominated Admiral David Farragut; General Mountcastle nominated General George McClellan; Professor Thomas nominated General Robert E. Lee, who the audience then voted as Person of the Year 1862.
The Museum of the Confederacy’s 2012 Symposium was held at the Library of Virginia.
2:01 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. LIVE Gas Prices and Speculation The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators ... The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators on gas prices. Among the topics they addressed were production capacity in the U.S., the affect of speculation in oil markets, and the impact of geopolitical unrest. 1:03 pm ET Approx. 50 min. LIVE Medical Products and Food Safety Professor Jim Riviere and other authors of an Institute of Medicine report on food and drug import ... Professor Jim Riviere and other authors of an Institute of Medicine report on food and drug import safety outlined their findings. Among the topics they addressed were the safety of imported food and drugs, international cooperation on inspections, and developing incentive programs for food and drug safety. They also specifically talked about the dangers of the counterfeit version of the cancer drug Avastin. They responded to questions from the audience. 2:21 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. Person of the Year 1862, Part 1 Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events ... Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events during the previous twelve months. If the same question had been posed in the year 1862, who would Time have selected as the Person of the Year? The Museum of the Confederacy and the Library of Virginia invited five historians to consider that question and nominate someone for the title.
Two of the historians campaigned for their candidates in this first half of a two-part program. After each presentation the historian responded to questions from members of the audience. Then he was interviewed remotely from the C-SPAN studios and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Krick nominated General Stonewall Jackson. Professor Blight nominated Frederick Douglass.
The Museum of the Confederacy’s 2012 Symposium was held at the Library of Virginia.
3:36 pm ET Approx. 6 min. In God We Trust? Vinny Castellini; Unidentified Speaker Vinny Castellini’s video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America, was ... Vinny Castellini’s video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America, was one of the high school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. He is a senior at Fruita Monument High School in Fruita, Colorado.
The local cable company was Optimum.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. 		2:00 pm ET Approx. 6 min. In God We Trust? Vinny Castellini; Unidentified Speaker Vinny Castellini’s video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America, was ... Vinny Castellini’s video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America, was one of the high school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. He is a senior at Fruita Monument High School in Fruita, Colorado.
The local cable company was Optimum.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. 		4:54 am ET Approx. 3 hr. 46 min. Person of the Year 1862, Part 2 Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events ... Each year, Time magazine selects a single person who had the most influence on events during the previous twelve months. If the same question had been posed in the year 1862, who would Time have selected as the Person of the Year? The Museum of the Confederacy and the Library of Virginia invited five historians to consider that question and nominate someone for the title.
The remaining three historians campaigned for their candidates in this second half of a two-part program. After each presentation the historian responded to questions from members of the audience. Then he was interviewed remotely from the C-SPAN studios and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Professor McPherson nominated Admiral David Farragut; General Mountcastle nominated General George McClellan; Professor Thomas nominated General Robert E. Lee, who the audience then voted as Person of the Year 1862.
The Museum of the Confederacy’s 2012 Symposium was held at the Library of Virginia.
3:43 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. George Mitchell on Middle East Peace Ralph Jensen; George Mitchell; Unidentified Speaker Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell spoke about the current ... Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell spoke about the current developments and challenges in the Middle East. In his speech, he talked about the Israel-Palestinian conflict and the threat of nuclear weapons and later added that technology should supplement human intelligence, not supplant it. After his speech, he took questions from the audience. 2:01 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. LIVE Drone Surveillance in the U.S. Panelists talked about the impact on privacy, safety, and national security of drone surveillance ... Panelists talked about the impact on privacy, safety, and national security of drone surveillance in the U.S. President Obama had recently signed into law a policy that allowed domestic flights by unmanned aircraft, by both law enforcement and civilian companies, within four years. They also responded to questions from the audience.
4:49 pm ET Approx. 53 min. Business Ventures in Underdeveloped Countries Following opening remarks, business leaders talked about ways that young entrepreneurs are making ... Following opening remarks, business leaders talked about ways that young entrepreneurs are making a difference in underdeveloped countries. Topics included water supply, organic farming, apprenticeships, and some of the impediments that prevent people from public service, Chelsea Clinton moderated. 3:35 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. Campaign Finance Disclosure Rules Witnesses testified about proposed legislation that would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act ... Witnesses testified about proposed legislation that would amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities.
5:45 pm ET Approx. 59 min. Global Economy Financial experts talked about the state of the global economy. Among the topics they ... Financial experts talked about the state of the global economy. Among the topics they addressed were the Eurozone debt crisis, emerging market economies, global governance and the state of the U.S. economy. They also responded to questions from the audience. 5:05 pm ET Approx. 4 min. Vinny Castellini StudentCam Interview Vinny Castellini; Adrienne Hoar; Unidentified Speaker Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role ... Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America. The film was one of the high school third prize-winners in C-SPAN’s StudentCam documentary contest. Vinny is a senior at Fruita Monument High School in Fruita, Colorado.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.
6:46 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Muslim Brotherhood and Egyptian Politics A delegation of representatives from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice ... A delegation of representatives from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) spoke about the FJP’s vision for Egypt and a recent announcement that leading Muslim Brotherhood member Khairat al-Shater would run for president, despite earlier pledges by the party not to participate in the election. They also responded to questions from the audience. 5:10 pm ET Approx. 2 hr. 47 min. Cyber and Strategic Commands Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Military commanders in charge of cyber space, missile defense, the U.S. nuclear arsenal, space ... Military commanders in charge of cyber space, missile defense, the U.S. nuclear arsenal, space operations and other areas testified on their fiscal year 2013 budget request.
8:01 pm ET Approx. 40 min. Mitt Romney Remarks to American Society of News Editors Kenneth Paulson; Mike Reed; W. Romney Mitt Romney was a keynote speaker at the annual convention of the American Society of News Editors ... Mitt Romney was a keynote speaker at the annual convention of the American Society of News Editors (ASNE). In his remarks he talked extensively about President Obama’s policies, saying they made the economic crisis worse and slowed recovery. Following his remarks, he answered questions from Ken Paulson of ASNE. The first question had to do with President Obama’s previous day remarks at the ASNE Associated Press lunch. Mr. Romney said the president’s comments were full of “distortions and inaccuracies.” Other question topics included Iran, and women voters' attitudes toward the Republican Party. 8:02 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. Book Discussion on The End of Money Unidentified Speaker; David Wolman David Wolman talked about his book The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, ... David Wolman talked about his book The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers--and the Coming Cashless Society. Mr. Wolman considered the pros and cons of the possibility that cash might disappear in a digital society. Other topics included alternatives to cash such as bartering networks and how cash penalizes the poor. He recounted how he lived for a year without using cash. Mr. Wolman read excerpts from his book and he responded to questions from members of the audience.
8:41 pm ET Approx. 4 min. Congressional Insider Trading Bill Rachael Bade; Bill Scanlan; Unidentified Speaker Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading ... Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading rules apply to congressional members the same as they apply to all other citizens. 9:03 pm ET Approx. 37 min. Book Discussion on Borrow: The American Way of Debt Louis Hyman; Unidentified Speaker Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on the economy since the ... Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on the economy since the Great Depression. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the Rose Auditorium of the Cooper Union in New York City.
8:46 pm ET Approx. 7 min. STOCK Act Signing Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama signed the STOCK Act. The measure ensures that insider trading rules apply to ... President Obama signed the STOCK Act. The measure ensures that insider trading rules apply to congressional members the same as they apply to all other citizens. 9:42 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Book Discussion on Money Well Spent? Michael Grabell, author of Money Well Spent?: The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, ... Michael Grabell, author of Money Well Spent?: The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, the Biggest Economic Recovery Plan in History, talked about the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” He was joined by Michael Cooper and Jared Bernstein in discussing the effects of the stimulus spending and how well the program was managed. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the Tenement Museum in New York City. 
“Eyes on the Stimulus: Money Well Spent?” was part of the monthly series co-sponsored by ProPublica and the Tenement Museum, “Investigate This: Conversations with ProPublica.”
8:54 pm ET Approx. 37 min. Pensions and Retirement Security Josh Gotbaum; Jamie Horwitz; Unidentified Speaker Josh Gotbaum talked about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, what it does, how it operates, ... Josh Gotbaum talked about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, what it does, how it operates, and the importance of pensions. During his remarks he said that Americans are not saving enough and suggested that people should save 10 percent of their annual salary in order to maintain their lifestyle in retirement. He stressed retirement security and the need for flexibility to design 21st-century pension options that better fit modern employers and workers. He also talked about American Airlines, which filed for for bankruptcy in late 2011 and considered termination of all employee pension plans . 10:59 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Drone Surveillance in the U.S. Panelists talked about the impact on privacy, safety, and national security of drone surveillance ... Panelists talked about the impact on privacy, safety, and national security of drone surveillance in the U.S. President Obama had recently signed into law a policy that allowed domestic flights by unmanned aircraft, by both law enforcement and civilian companies, within four years. They also responded to questions from the audience.
9:34 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. Global Economy Financial experts talked about the state of the global economy. Among the topics they ... Financial experts talked about the state of the global economy. Among the topics they addressed were the Eurozone debt crisis, emerging market economies, global governance and the state of the U.S. economy. They also responded to questions from the audience. 12:34 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Muslim Brotherhood and Egyptian Politics A delegation of representatives from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice ... A delegation of representatives from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) spoke about the FJP’s vision for Egypt and a recent announcement that leading Muslim Brotherhood member Khairat al-Shater would run for president, despite earlier pledges by the party not to participate in the election. They also responded to questions from the audience.
10:35 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Gas Prices and Speculation The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators ... The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators on gas prices. Among the topics they addressed were production capacity in the U.S., the affect of speculation in oil markets, and the impact of geopolitical unrest. 1:51 am ET Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on The End of Money Unidentified Speaker; David Wolman David Wolman talked about his book The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, ... David Wolman talked about his book The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers--and the Coming Cashless Society. Mr. Wolman considered the pros and cons of the possibility that cash might disappear in a digital society. Other topics included alternatives to cash such as bartering networks and how cash penalizes the poor. He recounted how he lived for a year without using cash. Mr. Wolman read excerpts from his book and he responded to questions from members of the audience.
12:08 am ET Approx. 4 min. Vinny Castellini StudentCam Interview Vinny Castellini; Adrienne Hoar; Unidentified Speaker Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role ... Vinny Castellini was interviewed about his video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America. The film was one of the high school third prize-winners in C-SPAN’s StudentCam documentary contest. Vinny is a senior at Fruita Monument High School in Fruita, Colorado.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. 		2:53 am ET Approx. 37 min. Book Discussion on Borrow: The American Way of Debt Louis Hyman; Unidentified Speaker Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on the economy since the ... Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on the economy since the Great Depression. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the Rose Auditorium of the Cooper Union in New York City.
12:14 am ET Approx. 40 min. Mitt Romney Remarks to American Society of News Editors Kenneth Paulson; Mike Reed; W. Romney Mitt Romney was a keynote speaker at the annual convention of the American Society of News Editors ... Mitt Romney was a keynote speaker at the annual convention of the American Society of News Editors (ASNE). In his remarks he talked extensively about President Obama’s policies, saying they made the economic crisis worse and slowed recovery. Following his remarks, he answered questions from Ken Paulson of ASNE. The first question had to do with President Obama’s previous day remarks at the ASNE Associated Press lunch. Mr. Romney said the president’s comments were full of “distortions and inaccuracies.” Other question topics included Iran, and women voters' attitudes toward the Republican Party. 3:31 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Book Discussion on Money Well Spent? Michael Grabell, author of Money Well Spent?: The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, ... Michael Grabell, author of Money Well Spent?: The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, the Biggest Economic Recovery Plan in History, talked about the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” He was joined by Michael Cooper and Jared Bernstein in discussing the effects of the stimulus spending and how well the program was managed. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the Tenement Museum in New York City. 
“Eyes on the Stimulus: Money Well Spent?” was part of the monthly series co-sponsored by ProPublica and the Tenement Museum, “Investigate This: Conversations with ProPublica.”
12:55 am ET Approx. 4 min. Congressional Insider Trading Bill Rachael Bade; Bill Scanlan; Unidentified Speaker Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading ... Rachael Bade was interviewed by telephone about the STOCK Act, which ensures that insider trading rules apply to congressional members the same as they apply to all other citizens. 4:51 am ET Approx. 59 min. Book Discussion on The End of Money Unidentified Speaker; David Wolman David Wolman talked about his book The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, ... David Wolman talked about his book The End of Money: Counterfeiters, Preachers, Techies, Dreamers--and the Coming Cashless Society. Mr. Wolman considered the pros and cons of the possibility that cash might disappear in a digital society. Other topics included alternatives to cash such as bartering networks and how cash penalizes the poor. He recounted how he lived for a year without using cash. Mr. Wolman read excerpts from his book and he responded to questions from members of the audience.
1:00 am ET Approx. 7 min. STOCK Act Signing Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama signed the STOCK Act. The measure ensures that insider trading rules apply to ... President Obama signed the STOCK Act. The measure ensures that insider trading rules apply to congressional members the same as they apply to all other citizens. 5:51 am ET Approx. 37 min. Book Discussion on Borrow: The American Way of Debt Louis Hyman; Unidentified Speaker Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on the economy since the ... Louis Hyman looks at the impact of credit cards and consumer borrowing on the economy since the Great Depression. He responded to questions from members of the audience in the Rose Auditorium of the Cooper Union in New York City.
1:07 am ET Approx. 6 min. In God We Trust? Vinny Castellini; Unidentified Speaker Vinny Castellini’s video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America, was ... Vinny Castellini’s video, In God We Trust? Religion’s Role in America, was one of the high school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. He is a senior at Fruita Monument High School in Fruita, Colorado.
The local cable company was Optimum.
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution. 		6:30 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Book Discussion on Money Well Spent? Michael Grabell, author of Money Well Spent?: The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, ... Michael Grabell, author of Money Well Spent?: The Truth Behind the Trillion-Dollar Stimulus, the Biggest Economic Recovery Plan in History, talked about the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.” He was joined by Michael Cooper and Jared Bernstein in discussing the effects of the stimulus spending and how well the program was managed. The panelists responded to questions from members of the audience at the Tenement Museum in New York City. 
“Eyes on the Stimulus: Money Well Spent?” was part of the monthly series co-sponsored by ProPublica and the Tenement Museum, “Investigate This: Conversations with ProPublica.”
1:16 am ET Approx. 37 min. Pensions and Retirement Security Josh Gotbaum; Jamie Horwitz; Unidentified Speaker Josh Gotbaum talked about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, what it does, how it operates, ... Josh Gotbaum talked about the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, what it does, how it operates, and the importance of pensions. During his remarks he said that Americans are not saving enough and suggested that people should save 10 percent of their annual salary in order to maintain their lifestyle in retirement. He stressed retirement security and the need for flexibility to design 21st-century pension options that better fit modern employers and workers. He also talked about American Airlines, which filed for for bankruptcy in late 2011 and considered termination of all employee pension plans .
1:55 am ET Approx. 1 hr. Global Economy Financial experts talked about the state of the global economy. Among the topics they ... Financial experts talked about the state of the global economy. Among the topics they addressed were the Eurozone debt crisis, emerging market economies, global governance and the state of the U.S. economy. They also responded to questions from the audience.
2:55 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Gas Prices and Speculation The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators ... The House Democratic Steering Committee heard testimony on the impact of Wall Street speculators on gas prices. Among the topics they addressed were production capacity in the U.S., the affect of speculation in oil markets, and the impact of geopolitical unrest.
4:29 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. George Mitchell on Middle East Peace Ralph Jensen; George Mitchell; Unidentified Speaker Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell spoke about the current ... Former U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell spoke about the current developments and challenges in the Middle East. In his speech, he talked about the Israel-Palestinian conflict and the threat of nuclear weapons and later added that technology should supplement human intelligence, not supplant it. After his speech, he took questions from the audience.
5:35 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Muslim Brotherhood and Egyptian Politics A delegation of representatives from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice ... A delegation of representatives from the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party (FJP) spoke about the FJP’s vision for Egypt and a recent announcement that leading Muslim Brotherhood member Khairat al-Shater would run for president, despite earlier pledges by the party not to participate in the election. They also responded to questions from the audience.
6:50 am ET Approx. 8 min. Death of Freedom? Jonathan Mills, Jenny Norris, and Jeffrey Rauenbuehler’s video The Death of Freedom, ... Jonathan Mills, Jenny Norris, and Jeffrey Rauenbuehler’s video The Death of Freedom, was one of the middle school section third prize winners in C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam documentary contest. They are eighth graders at McKinley Middle School in Racine, Wisconsin.
The local cable company was Time Warner. 
C-SPAN Classroom’s StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on the significance of any provision of the U.S. Constitution.