Telephone lines were open for comments from callers who were still decided on their presidential vote.
Borzou Daragahi spoke by phone about the results of the Egypian presidential election.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 201 Views

Brian Beutler talked about his Talking Points Memo article outlining six possible outcomes of the Supreme Court’s impending ruling on the 2010 health care law, and speculated on possible reaction by Congress. He also discussed the farm and transportation bills, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 42 minutes | 136 Views

Rea Hederman talked about the new Heritage Foundation report looking at the impact on states and congressional districts if Congress fails to act on impending tax increases at the end of 2012. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 875 Views

Fawn Johnson discussed the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement 0ICE) in deporting those who are in the U.S. illegally. Topics included the money, human, and technological resources used in deportation; and the impact of President Obama’s executive order allowing some illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
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, 42 minutes | 239 Views

C-SPAN camera operators taped the sights and sounds of the crowd gathered outside the Supreme Court building for a decision on the 2010 health care law. The court did not issue a ruling on the law, but did decide on the Arizona immigration law, Arizona v. United States, and on Miller vs. Alabama, which dealt with mandatory life sentences for juveniles.

0 hours, 20 minutes | 227 Views

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. U.S.. The case involves the issue of whether the federal government or states have the right to enforce immigration law. Arizona’s law includes provisions requiring police to check the immigration status of anyone detained or suspected of being in the country illegally. Immigrants must carry their papers at all times. Illegal immigrants are banned from soliciting for work in public places and police can arrest immigrants without a warrant if an officer believes they have committed a crime that would make them deportable.
Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from the Supreme Court oral argument as she was President Obama’s solicitor general when the federal government filed the lawsuit against Arizona.

1 hours, 20 minutes | 3,120 Views

Ben LaBolt talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign’s strategy using social media and Operation Vote, their efforts to target key voters in battleground states.

0 hours, 25 minutes | 135 Views

Texas Republican Senate candidates David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz debated various issues. Their runoff election was scheduled for July 31.

0 hours, 55 minutes | 928 Views

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke about the increase in veteran suicides. He talked about changing the military culture of embarrassment over needing help, and better coordination between Defense and Veterans Affairs Departments. He also said that many suicides are cause not by being deployed by money or drug use issues.

0 hours, 26 minutes | 112 Views

Dr. Eric Goosby, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator, gave an update on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), begun during the George W. Bush administration in 2003. In his remarks he said that PEPFAR was helping move the world toward an AIDS-free generation, and that U.S. investments through the years have allowed for basic health care in areas not possible before. He also answered audience members' questions.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 164 Views

Conservative women leaders talked about issues related to women. Topics included the impending Supreme Court decision on the 2010 health care law, the paycheck fairness act, reproductive health, and jobs. Following their remarks, they answered questions from audience members.

1 hours, 54 minutes | 489 Views

Panelists talked about the Greek election results and its potential effects on the European debt crisis. They focused on the causes of the crisis and the prevention of future crises. Jacob Kirkegaard argued that the European Union was flawed and that insistence on national sovereignty impeded unified action. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 32 minutes | 545 Views

President Obama spoke at a campaign rally at Oyster River High School in Durham, New Hampshire. He criticized his opponent"s business record saying, “Governor Romney’s commitment to outsourcing is not just part of his record, it’s part of his overall economic vision that he and Republicans in Congress want to implement if they win this election.”

0 hours, 39 minutes | 698 Views

Tregg Duerson and Mike Turner spoke at a suicide prevention conference. Mr. Duerson talked about his family’s struggle after his father, former Chicago Bears football player Dave Duerson, committed suicide in 2011. Mr. Turner detailed community outreach elements of suicide prevention, and he read postings to his organization’s Web site from people who had attempted suicide.

0 hours, 33 minutes | 169 Views

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. U.S.. The case involves the issue of whether the federal government or states have the right to enforce immigration law. Arizona’s law includes provisions requiring police to check the immigration status of anyone detained or suspected of being in the country illegally. Immigrants must carry their papers at all times. Illegal immigrants are banned from soliciting for work in public places and police can arrest immigrants without a warrant if an officer believes they have committed a crime that would make them deportable.
Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from the Supreme Court oral argument as she was President Obama’s solicitor general when the federal government filed the lawsuit against Arizona.

1 hours, 20 minutes | 3,120 Views

Fawn Johnson discussed the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement 0ICE) in deporting those who are in the U.S. illegally. Topics included the money, human, and technological resources used in deportation; and the impact of President Obama’s executive order allowing some illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
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, 40 minutes | 239 Views

Fred Hochberg talked about findings of the Export-Import Bank’s annual competitiveness report. He said that U.S. export opportunities are being challenged by countries that finance under-the-table trade deals outside established rules and norms, and that the U.S. is working with China and others to construct a new framework for export finance. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Hochberg responded to questions from audience members.

0 hours, 52 minutes | 293 Views

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. U.S.. The case involves the issue of whether the federal government or states have the right to enforce immigration law. Arizona’s law includes provisions requiring police to check the immigration status of anyone detained or suspected of being in the country illegally. Immigrants must carry their papers at all times. Illegal immigrants are banned from soliciting for work in public places and police can arrest immigrants without a warrant if an officer believes they have committed a crime that would make them deportable.
Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from the Supreme Court oral argument as she was President Obama’s solicitor general when the federal government filed the lawsuit against Arizona.

1 hours, 20 minutes | 3,120 Views

Fawn Johnson discussed the role of Immigration and Customs Enforcement 0ICE) in deporting those who are in the U.S. illegally. Topics included the money, human, and technological resources used in deportation; and the impact of President Obama’s executive order allowing some illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
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, 40 minutes | 239 Views

Fred Hochberg talked about findings of the Export-Import Bank’s annual competitiveness report. He said that U.S. export opportunities are being challenged by countries that finance under-the-table trade deals outside established rules and norms, and that the U.S. is working with China and others to construct a new framework for export finance. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Hochberg responded to questions from audience members.

0 hours, 52 minutes | 293 Views

Social Security trustees testified on their board’s 2012 annual report. They said Congress needed to pass legislation shoring up trust fund finances sometime in the next five years. The report said current revenues were enough to fully fund the program through 2033, with a 25 percent cut in benefits after that if revenues were not increased. The disability benefits portion of Social Security would start running a deficit in 2016.

1 hours, 20 minutes | 377 Views

Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and officials from Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development spoke about policy solutions for veterans' housing issues. Scott Gould talked about different federal programs aimed at helping veterans get jobs and stay in their homes. Senator Isakson laid out a proposal for getting rid of home mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 70 Views

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Arizona v. U.S.. The case involves the issue of whether the federal government or states have the right to enforce immigration law. Arizona’s law includes provisions requiring police to check the immigration status of anyone detained or suspected of being in the country illegally. Immigrants must carry their papers at all times. Illegal immigrants are banned from soliciting for work in public places and police can arrest immigrants without a warrant if an officer believes they have committed a crime that would make them deportable.
Justice Elena Kagan recused herself from the Supreme Court oral argument as she was President Obama’s solicitor general when the federal government filed the lawsuit against Arizona.

1 hours, 20 minutes | 3,120 Views

John Hughes, chief oral historian in the Office of the Secretary of State for the state of Washington, recounts the political career of Slade Gorton, three-term Republican senator from Washington. Mr. Hughes spoke with former Senator Gorton, with additional questions by Joel Connelly. Topics included the 9/11 Commission, lobbying, how Congress works, and redistricting. They also responded to questions from members of the audience at the Rainer Square Atrium in Seattle. This was a quarterly Network Only event of CityClub.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 255 Views

Daniel Baer talked about the status of freedom of speech and use of the Internet abroad. He focused on some nations' and international groups' efforts to restrict or govern the Internet, and U.S. efforts to encourage Internet freedom.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 224 Views

Participants called on progressives to vote in November, re-elect President Obama, and get more progressive candidates into Congress. Representative Schakowsky (D-IL) said the Republican Party intended to sabotage good economic policies and criticized the Bowles-Simpson economic plan.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 297 Views

Dr. Eric Goosby, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator, gave an update on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), begun during the George W. Bush administration in 2003. In his remarks he said that PEPFAR was helping move the world toward an AIDS-free generation, and that U.S. investments through the years have allowed for basic health care in areas not possible before. He also answered audience members' questions.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 164 Views

Witnesses testified on the initial public offering (IPO) process in light of Facebook’s stock plunge. They focused on the process of public offerings, the amount of transparency in the process, and business as well as consumer participation in public offerings.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 129 Views

Fred Hochberg talked about findings of the Export-Import Bank’s annual competitiveness report. He said that U.S. export opportunities are being challenged by countries that finance under-the-table trade deals outside established rules and norms, and that the U.S. is working with China and others to construct a new framework for export finance. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Hochberg responded to questions from audience members.

0 hours, 51 minutes | 293 Views

Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and officials from Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development spoke about policy solutions for veterans' housing issues. Scott Gould talked about different federal programs aimed at helping veterans get jobs and stay in their homes. Senator Isakson laid out a proposal for getting rid of home mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 70 Views

The Senate resumed consideration of the motion to proceed to S. 1940, the flood insurance bill (post cloture). By unanimous consent, the motion to proceed to the flood insurance bill will be agreed to no later than 5:30 p.m.
At 5:30pm, the Senate took a cloture vote on the compromise agreement to S 3187, the FDA user fee re-authorization bill.

5 hours, 10 minutes | 178 Views

Daniel Baer talked about the status of freedom of speech and use of the Internet abroad. He focused on some nations' and international groups' efforts to restrict or govern the Internet, and U.S. efforts to encourage Internet freedom.

0 hours, 29 minutes | 224 Views

Dr. Eric Goosby, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator, gave an update on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), begun during the George W. Bush administration in 2003. In his remarks he said that PEPFAR was helping move the world toward an AIDS-free generation, and that U.S. investments through the years have allowed for basic health care in areas not possible before. He also answered audience members' questions.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 164 Views

Senior diplomats spoke about the evolution of human rights policy at a day-long conference to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. They spoke about U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era, the fall of the Soviet Union and communism in Eastern Europe, to current day issues with human rights violations in China, the Middle East, and recent democratic uprisings often referred to as the “Arab Spring.”

3 hours, 40 minutes | 239 Views

Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and officials from Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development spoke about policy solutions for veterans' housing issues. Scott Gould talked about different federal programs aimed at helping veterans get jobs and stay in their homes. Senator Isakson laid out a proposal for getting rid of home mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 70 Views

Dr. Eric Goosby, the U.S. global AIDS coordinator, gave an update on the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), begun during the George W. Bush administration in 2003. In his remarks he said that PEPFAR was helping move the world toward an AIDS-free generation, and that U.S. investments through the years have allowed for basic health care in areas not possible before. He also answered audience members' questions.

0 hours, 54 minutes | 164 Views

Ben LaBolt talked about President Obama’s reelection campaign’s strategy using social media and Operation Vote, their efforts to target key voters in battleground states.

0 hours, 25 minutes | 135 Views

Senior diplomats spoke about the evolution of human rights policy at a day-long conference to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. They spoke about U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era, the fall of the Soviet Union and communism in Eastern Europe, to current day issues with human rights violations in China, the Middle East, and recent democratic uprisings often referred to as the “Arab Spring.”

3 hours, 40 minutes | 239 Views

Following opening remarks from Elaine Didier and Susan Ford, James Baker talked about former President Gerald Ford’s leadership traits and actions. Former Secretary of State James Baker served as President Ford’s undersecretary of Commerce.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 190 Views

Witnesses testified about the current capabilities of the Veterans Administration to deliver state-of-the art care to veterans with amputations. Among the issues they addressed were demand for and utilization of health care services, quality of care and gaps in services throughout the system, procurement reform, and the ability for a veteran to select and access a practitioner that best meets their needs.

2 hours, 59 minutes | 198 Views

Witnesses testified on efforts to prevent and treat traumatic brain injuries. Among the topics they addressed were the numbers and prevalence of traumatic brain injury (TBI), inter-agency cooperation on TBI treatment and prevention, and legislative efforts to improve treatment programs.

1 hours, 23 minutes | 795 Views

Witnesses testified about the current capabilities of the Veterans Administration to deliver state-of-the art care to veterans with amputations. Among the issues they addressed were demand for and utilization of health care services, quality of care and gaps in services throughout the system, procurement reform, and the ability for a veteran to select and access a practitioner that best meets their needs.

2 hours, 59 minutes | 198 Views

Panelists talked about the effects of climate change on the world economy, environment, and health. Among the topics the addressed were the potential adverse affects of climate change, U.S. and global environmental policies, and possible scientific and governmental solutions. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 24 minutes | 325 Views

Panelists talked about the amount of foreign aid given by the United States. Carrie Hessler-Radelet in her opening statement said, “Most Americans vastly overestimate how much we actually spend on foreign assistance.” Heather Hurlburt talked about the role of foreign aid in the 2012 elections and the “aid industrial complex.” Judith Morrison focused on U.S. aid to Latin America. After their speeches, they answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 19 minutes | 105 Views

Business leaders offered advice to young women on breaking through the “glass ceiling.” Topics included pay equity women in leadership, diversity, women and men’s brain processes, and the percentage of women serving on corporate boards.

1 hours, 21 minutes | 97 Views

Witnesses testified about an executive order which required colleges to provide more information to veterans, such as the likelihood of military members completing a school’s programs prior to enrolling. The order was signed in response to reports of aggressive and deceptive targeting by educational institutions toward service members and veterans, particularly by for-profit career colleges.

2 hours, 27 minutes | 81 Views

Witnesses testified about the operation of nuclear waste facilities and future storage of nuclear waste. The talked about a report produced by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future which recommended consent-based approaches to site selection. they also talked about best practices in other countries such as Sweden, Finland and Spain.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 368 Views

Witnesses testified about the operation of nuclear waste facilities and future storage of nuclear waste. The talked about a report produced by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future which recommended consent-based approaches to site selection. they also talked about best practices in other countries such as Sweden, Finland and Spain.

0 hours, 32 minutes | 368 Views

Witnesses testified about the operation of nuclear waste facilities and future storage of nuclear waste. The talked about a report produced by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future which recommended consent-based approaches to site selection. they also talked about best practices in other countries such as Sweden, Finland and Spain.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 368 Views

John Holdren testified about programs administered by the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), as well as its roles, responsibilities, operations, management and its function in shaping our national science policy. He said the United States continued to be a global leader in science and innovation, but admitted that a better job needs to be done with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education. He also spoke about the Obama administration’s research and science policies, clean energy and green jobs initiatives, and the restructuring of the U.S. space program.

1 hours, 51 minutes | 297 Views

Witnesses testified about an executive order which required colleges to provide more information to veterans, such as the likelihood of military members completing a school’s programs prior to enrolling. The order was signed in response to reports of aggressive and deceptive targeting by educational institutions toward service members and veterans, particularly by for-profit career colleges.

2 hours, 27 minutes | 81 Views

Witnesses testified about the operation of nuclear waste facilities and future storage of nuclear waste. The talked about a report produced by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future which recommended consent-based approaches to site selection. they also talked about best practices in other countries such as Sweden, Finland and Spain.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 368 Views

Witnesses testified about the operation of nuclear waste facilities and future storage of nuclear waste. The talked about a report produced by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future which recommended consent-based approaches to site selection. they also talked about best practices in other countries such as Sweden, Finland and Spain.

0 hours, 32 minutes | 368 Views

Witnesses testified about the operation of nuclear waste facilities and future storage of nuclear waste. The talked about a report produced by the Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future which recommended consent-based approaches to site selection. they also talked about best practices in other countries such as Sweden, Finland and Spain.

0 hours, 56 minutes | 368 Views