John Sopko talked about U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. He cited several specific examples of wasted U.S. money, including faulty buildings that collapsed and poorly built roads that might have allowed for improvised explosive device (IED) explosions. He was also critical of the lack of coordination with Afghans and questioned the country’s ability to sustain what U.S. had built.

0 hours, 51 minutes | 215 Views

Vice President Biden spoke to reporters prior to a meeting with hunters and wildlife interest groups as part of the White House gun violence task force. In remarks, he said a consensus was emerging over proposals for tightening background checks and banning high-capacity ammunition magazines.

0 hours, 15 minutes | 153 Views

President Obama nominated White House Chief of Staff Jack Lew as his nominee to replace Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. Retiring Secretary Geithner and Jack Lew also made remarks at the announcement.

0 hours, 15 minutes | 1,864 Views

Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on Timothy Geithner’s legacy as secretary of the Department of the Treasury. 
Dave Clarke spoke by phone about the nomination of Jack Lew for Treasury Secretary, replacing Timothy Geithner.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 117 Views

Former Michigan Governor John Engler talked about the “fiscal cliff” legislation passed at the end of the 112th Congress from the viewpoint of business leaders. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
“Fiscal cliff” referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 163 Views

Stephanie Schriock talked about how the number of women in the 113th Congress will affect both issues and the political environment. Topics included the role of EMILY’s List in the 2012 elections, upcoming debates on abortion, women in the Cabinet and White House, and the possibility of a woman running for president in 2016. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 119 Views

Michael Dimock talked about the Pew Research Center’s report voter attitudes toward reducing the budget deficit and preserving Social Security and Medicare. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Pew Research Center looked at how older and younger voters look at the federal budget by using data gained from the 2012 election cycle.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s regular Friday “America by the Numbers” series.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 163 Views

Opponents of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center argued for closure of the facility. They talked about the impact of the prison on U.S. credibility, the number of trials held in the 11 years the prison has been open, bills passed by Congress that prevent the release of prisoners, and the legitimacy of military commissions. They all criticized President Obama for failing to close the facility and for not vetoing a 2012 defense bill that barred the transfer of detainees. Morris Davis in his remarks said that Guantanamo Bay had served as “a warning light rather than a guiding light” to the rest of the world. 
The program contains language that some may find objectionable.

1 hours, 30 minutes | 483 Views

John Sopko talked about U.S. reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan. He cited several specific examples of wasted U.S. money, including faulty buildings that collapsed and poorly built roads that might have allowed for improvised explosive device (IED) explosions. He was also critical of the lack of coordination with Afghans and questioned the country’s ability to sustain what U.S. had built.

0 hours, 51 minutes | 215 Views

Robert Doar spoke at an event in which he received the 2012 Urban Innovator Award for his efforts in reforming New York City’s welfare program. He outlined the keys to work-focused welfare policies, and talked about food stamp benefits and increasing the economic strength of low-income families. He criticized President Obama for not focusing on the importance of strong families.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 100 Views

Former Michigan Governor John Engler talked about the “fiscal cliff” legislation passed at the end of the 112th Congress from the viewpoint of business leaders. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
“Fiscal cliff” referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011.

0 hours, 26 minutes | 163 Views

President Obama and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai spoke to reporters and answered questions on their meeting at the White House. President Obama said that U.S. forces in Afghanistan would transition to a supporting role starting in Spring 2013, but that no final decision had been made about the pace of troop withdrawals.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 1,099 Views

Colonel Michael Meese talked about the future of counterterrorism. Using PowerPoint slides and a video, he gave a report on al Qaida and the Taliban, and discussed insider attacks in Afghanistan and the readiness of the Afghan military to take over after U.S. troop withdrawals. He also told anecdotes from the time he served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his presentation he answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 81 Views

Michael Donley and Mark Welsh held a press briefing on the state of the Air Force. Secretary Donley said the Air Force was preparing for sequestration defense spending cuts that would have an “immediate and negative impact on the Air Force readiness,” in addition to training, hiring, maintenance, and modernization.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 450 Views

Michael Dimock talked about the Pew Research Center’s report voter attitudes toward reducing the budget deficit and preserving Social Security and Medicare. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. The Pew Research Center looked at how older and younger voters look at the federal budget by using data gained from the 2012 election cycle.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s regular Friday “America by the Numbers” series.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 163 Views

President Obama and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai spoke to reporters and answered questions on their meeting at the White House. President Obama said that U.S. forces in Afghanistan would transition to a supporting role starting in Spring 2013, but that no final decision had been made about the pace of troop withdrawals.

0 hours, 37 minutes | 1,099 Views

Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke at Georgetown University following his meeting at the White House with President Obama. During their meeting the two leaders discussed the progress of the war and issues concerning the future role of the U.S. in the country, including additional equipment for the Afghan military, securing the nation’s border with Pakistan, and the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of next year. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council co-hosted this event.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 663 Views

Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) announced that he would not seek reelection in 2014. He said that after 50 years of public service in West Virginia, the end of the current term would be the right time to recalibrate and find a new balance with public service, family, and West Virginia. He reflected on his accomplishments as governor and senator and his agenda for the remaining two years of his term in Congress. He spoke at the Culture Center Great Hall in Charleston, West Virginia.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 51 Views

Lisa Monaco talked about prosecuting terrorism cases and efforts to coordinate the work of law enforcement and the intelligence community. She also discussed the role of the national security lawyer, the formation of the National Security Division in the Justice Department, and the emerging cybersecurity threat. She warned that in the near future cybersecurity would be the biggest national security faced by the U.S., saying a network of cybersecurity experts were working to make the country safer from “a death of a thousand cuts.”

0 hours, 24 minutes | 130 Views

Stephanie Schriock talked about how the number of women in the 113th Congress will affect both issues and the political environment. Topics included the role of EMILY’s List in the 2012 elections, upcoming debates on abortion, women in the Cabinet and White House, and the possibility of a woman running for president in 2016. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 119 Views

President Obama and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai spoke to reporters and answered questions on their meeting at the White House. President Obama said that U.S. forces in Afghanistan would transition to a supporting role starting in Spring 2013, but that no final decision had been made about the pace of troop withdrawals.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 1,099 Views

Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke at Georgetown University following his meeting at the White House with President Obama. During their meeting the two leaders discussed the progress of the war and issues concerning the future role of the U.S. in the country, including additional equipment for the Afghan military, securing the nation’s border with Pakistan, and the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of next year. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council co-hosted this event.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 663 Views

Colonel Michael Meese talked about the future of counterterrorism. Using PowerPoint slides and a video, he gave a report on al Qaida and the Taliban, and discussed insider attacks in Afghanistan and the readiness of the Afghan military to take over after U.S. troop withdrawals. He also told anecdotes from the time he served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his presentation he answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 81 Views

Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) announced that he would not seek reelection in 2014. He said that after 50 years of public service in West Virginia, the end of the current term would be the right time to recalibrate and find a new balance with public service, family, and West Virginia. He reflected on his accomplishments as governor and senator and his agenda for the remaining two years of his term in Congress. He spoke at the Culture Center Great Hall in Charleston, West Virginia.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 51 Views

President Obama and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai spoke to reporters and answered questions on their meeting at the White House. President Obama said that U.S. forces in Afghanistan would transition to a supporting role starting in Spring 2013, but that no final decision had been made about the pace of troop withdrawals.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 1,099 Views

Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke at Georgetown University following his meeting at the White House with President Obama. During their meeting the two leaders discussed the progress of the war and issues concerning the future role of the U.S. in the country, including additional equipment for the Afghan military, securing the nation’s border with Pakistan, and the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of next year. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council co-hosted this event.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 663 Views

Colonel Michael Meese talked about the future of counterterrorism. Using PowerPoint slides and a video, he gave a report on al Qaida and the Taliban, and discussed insider attacks in Afghanistan and the readiness of the Afghan military to take over after U.S. troop withdrawals. He also told anecdotes from the time he served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his presentation he answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 81 Views

Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) announced that he would not seek reelection in 2014. He said that after 50 years of public service in West Virginia, the end of the current term would be the right time to recalibrate and find a new balance with public service, family, and West Virginia. He reflected on his accomplishments as governor and senator and his agenda for the remaining two years of his term in Congress. He spoke at the Culture Center Great Hall in Charleston, West Virginia.

0 hours, 21 minutes | 51 Views

Todd Harrison talked about the impact of “fiscal cliff” legislation on the remainder of the fiscal year 2013 Defense Department budget. He analyzed the American Taxpayer Relief Act, which delayed and changed the sequestration provisions.
“Fiscal cliff” referred to the automatic January 2013 tax increases and sequestration budget cuts if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. The cuts were delayed until March 2013 as part of a “fiscal cliff” agreement.

1 hours, 2 minutes | 187 Views

Panelists talked about their observations of working the polls during the 2012 elections.
*Poll Workers, Washington, D.C.
*Poll Workers, Maryland
*Megan Dillon, Computer Engineer, U.S. Election Assistance Commission

1 hours, 27 minutes | 39 Views

Colonel Michael Meese talked about the future of counterterrorism. Using PowerPoint slides and a video, he gave a report on al Qaida and the Taliban, and discussed insider attacks in Afghanistan and the readiness of the Afghan military to take over after U.S. troop withdrawals. He also told anecdotes from the time he served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his presentation he answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 81 Views

Afghan President Hamid Karzai spoke at Georgetown University following his meeting at the White House with President Obama. During their meeting the two leaders discussed the progress of the war and issues concerning the future role of the U.S. in the country, including additional equipment for the Afghan military, securing the nation’s border with Pakistan, and the planned withdrawal of U.S. troops at the end of next year. He responded to questions from members of the audience. The U.S.-Afghan Women’s Council co-hosted this event.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 663 Views

Representatives from the State Department and the Organization of American States gave presentations on the role of the U.S. and the international community in rebuilding Haiti three years after a devastating earthquake struck the country.

1 hours, 13 minutes | 80 Views

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a field hearing on mortgage policy with consumer groups, industry stakeholders, and financial experts. CFPB Director Richard Cordray unveiled the new CFPB “Ability to Repay” mortgage rule and criteria for qualified mortgages that he said were intended to protect all parties involved. The event, held in Westminster Hall in Baltimore, Maryland, opened with remarks by elected officials followed by Mr. Cordray’s remarks, a panel discussion with consumer and industry representatives, and then a period for comments from members of the public.

1 hours, 58 minutes | 140 Views

Robert Doar spoke at an event in which he received the 2012 Urban Innovator Award for his efforts in reforming New York City’s welfare program. He outlined the keys to work-focused welfare policies, and talked about food stamp benefits and increasing the economic strength of low-income families. He criticized President Obama for not focusing on the importance of strong families.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 100 Views

Retired Federal Judge U.W. Clemon talked about the state of labor and employment law. 
Clemon marched with Martin Luther King and was one of the first two african-americans elected to the Alabama Senate since Reconstruction . He fought against Gov. George Wallace 's exclusion of african-american citizens from state boards and agencies and the reinstatement of the death penalty. Jimmy Carter in 1980 appointed Clemon as Alabama’s first african-american federal judge when he nominated him for a seat on the U.S. District Court. He later became the chief judge of the Northern District. He was the trial judge in the Ledbetter v. Goodyear case and in several multi-district cases.

0 hours, 51 minutes | 117 Views

Michael Donley and Mark Welsh held a press briefing on the state of the Air Force. Secretary Donley said the Air Force was preparing for sequestration defense spending cuts that would have an “immediate and negative impact on the Air Force readiness,” in addition to training, hiring, maintenance, and modernization.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 450 Views

Local officials talked about the administration of the 2012 election. New York City officials talked about dealing with power outages and displaced citizens following Hurricane Sandy a week before the election. Other issues included training poll workers to deal with new voter identification laws and dealing with the media and third party interest groups.

1 hours, 35 minutes | 30 Views

State officials talked about the administration of the 2012 election. Topics included the election in New Jersey following Hurricane Sandy, voting lines, and voting systems.

1 hours, 41 minutes | 31 Views

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) held a field hearing on mortgage policy with consumer groups, industry stakeholders, and financial experts. CFPB Director Richard Cordray unveiled the new CFPB “Ability to Repay” mortgage rule and criteria for qualified mortgages that he said were intended to protect all parties involved. The event, held in Westminster Hall in Baltimore, Maryland, opened with remarks by elected officials followed by Mr. Cordray’s remarks, a panel discussion with consumer and industry representatives, and then a period for comments from members of the public.

1 hours, 59 minutes | 140 Views

Robert Doar spoke at an event in which he received the 2012 Urban Innovator Award for his efforts in reforming New York City’s welfare program. He outlined the keys to work-focused welfare policies, and talked about food stamp benefits and increasing the economic strength of low-income families. He criticized President Obama for not focusing on the importance of strong families.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 100 Views

Sonja Sohn discussed the creation and continuing operations of ReWired for Change, a Baltimore non-profit organization that she and other fellow actors and crew from the Home Box Office television production “The Wire” founded. The organization works to affect the lives of high risk youth and their families through mentoring, after school programs, and community involvement. She talked about her own troubled childhood, and says that troubled children need unconditional love and consistency of attention in their lives.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 716 Views

Matthew Heineman talked about his documentary film, Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, in which he examines the deficiencies in America’s health care system and explores cost effective solutions such as acupuncture and preventing illness with nutrition and lifestyle changes. He talked about the issues that arise from fee-for-service medical reimbursement that compensates doctors for each procedure, and in some cases leads to overtreatment of preventable diseases. He highlighted alternatives to this method of physician compensation, such as the plan at the Cleveland Clinic which pays doctors a salary and incentivizes them to provide better treatment as measured by patient’s results. He also talked about why he became a filmmaker, and what he plans to do for his next project. Video clips from the film were shown.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 888 Views

Opponents of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center argued for closure of the facility. They talked about the impact of the prison on U.S. credibility, the number of trials held in the 11 years the prison has been open, bills passed by Congress that prevent the release of prisoners, and the legitimacy of military commissions. They all criticized President Obama for failing to close the facility and for not vetoing a 2012 defense bill that barred the transfer of detainees. Morris Davis in his remarks said that Guantanamo Bay had served as “a warning light rather than a guiding light” to the rest of the world. 
The program contains language that some may find objectionable.

1 hours, 29 minutes | 483 Views

Michael Donley and Mark Welsh held a press briefing on the state of the Air Force. Secretary Donley said the Air Force was preparing for sequestration defense spending cuts that would have an “immediate and negative impact on the Air Force readiness,” in addition to training, hiring, maintenance, and modernization.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 450 Views

Clark University Professor Cynthia Enloe talked about the role women play in military conflicts and argued more needs to be done to get them involved in preventing and resolving those conflicts. Topics included outreach efforts to women in Afghanistan, the lack of women in the newly formed Syrian provisional government, and efforts to address sexual assault in the U.S. military.

1 hours, 8 minutes | 26 Views

Stephanie Schriock talked about how the number of women in the 113th Congress will affect both issues and the political environment. Topics included the role of EMILY’s List in the 2012 elections, upcoming debates on abortion, women in the Cabinet and White House, and the possibility of a woman running for president in 2016. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 119 Views

Opponents of the Guantanamo Bay Detention Center argued for closure of the facility. They talked about the impact of the prison on U.S. credibility, the number of trials held in the 11 years the prison has been open, bills passed by Congress that prevent the release of prisoners, and the legitimacy of military commissions. They all criticized President Obama for failing to close the facility and for not vetoing a 2012 defense bill that barred the transfer of detainees. Morris Davis in his remarks said that Guantanamo Bay had served as “a warning light rather than a guiding light” to the rest of the world. 
The program contains language that some may find objectionable.

1 hours, 29 minutes | 483 Views

Michael Donley and Mark Welsh held a press briefing on the state of the Air Force. Secretary Donley said the Air Force was preparing for sequestration defense spending cuts that would have an “immediate and negative impact on the Air Force readiness,” in addition to training, hiring, maintenance, and modernization.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 450 Views

Clark University Professor Cynthia Enloe talked about the role women play in military conflicts and argued more needs to be done to get them involved in preventing and resolving those conflicts. Topics included outreach efforts to women in Afghanistan, the lack of women in the newly formed Syrian provisional government, and efforts to address sexual assault in the U.S. military.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 26 Views

Stephanie Schriock talked about how the number of women in the 113th Congress will affect both issues and the political environment. Topics included the role of EMILY’s List in the 2012 elections, upcoming debates on abortion, women in the Cabinet and White House, and the possibility of a woman running for president in 2016. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

0 hours, 41 minutes | 119 Views

Superintendents talked about effective ways that school systems could implement Common Core State standards, adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia, that allow states to accurately compare standardized test scores across the country and internationally. They also discussed the need and importance of training and providing support for teachers in the initiative. David Coleman challenged the initiative on the grounds that the program was a costly “mediocre” program that would not prepare students for college. Panelists answered questions from the audience about the cost to states of the program, room the possibility for extended programs such as summer school, and competency-based instruction.

1 hours, 33 minutes | 736 Views

Burt Rutan talked about the history of manned spaceflight and contrasted the contemporary space program with the pioneering days of space travel. Mr. Rutan designed “SpaceShipOne,” which launched the era of commercial space travel, and the Voyager aircraft that in 1986 became the first airplane to fly non-stop around the world without refueling.

1 hours, 23 minutes | 2,866 Views

Bruce Broussard spoke about health care, insurance, and Medicare. Topics included the Affordable Care Act (the health care law), new approaches to integrating delivery systems, the benefits of healthy lifestyles, and how health care could help reduce national debt . Among his comments he said the $750 billion per year was wasted on health care. After his speech he answered questions from audience members.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 160 Views

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

1 hours, 30 minutes | 630 Views

Former Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and White House officials evaluated the “fiscal cliff” legislation passed by Congress on January 1, 2013. David Marron talked about the tax elements of the bill, including alternative minimum, estate, and tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration. Robert Reichauser and Rudolph Penner in their assessments were pessimistic about what was in the bill and the prospects for the budget process in the 113th Congress. The program included questions from audience members.
“Fiscal cliff” referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement.*"Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011.

1 hours, 26 minutes | 606 Views

Witnesses testified on the corporate practice of shifting profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Among the issues they addressed were corporate tax loopholes allowed under current financial regulation, and business practices employed by major U.S. firms. Business executives admitted that they do consider tax policy in different countries when making decisions about how to spend profits, but they refused to admit any wrongdoing.

4 hours, 33 minutes | 2,851 Views

Domestic and advocacy group officials testified about autism. Among the topics they discussed were efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, the cost of the disease, limited public health resources, and public health policy. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) denied a link between rising autism rates and vaccinations. Representative Burton showed a video about research on the effect of mercury on the brain.

2 hours, 16 minutes | 30,847 Views

Domestic and advocacy group officials testified about autism. Among the topics they discussed were efforts to increase awareness and understanding of the disease, the cost of the disease, limited public health resources, and public health policy. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) denied a link between rising autism rates and vaccinations. Representative Burton showed a video about research on the effect of mercury on the brain.

1 hours, 23 minutes | 30,847 Views

Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) spoke at the Federalist Society’s annual national lawyers convention. He talked about the Affordable Care Act, the presidential election and its outcome, and judicial nominations. He said the Supreme Court’s Affordable Care Act decision was not something judicial conservatives could accept or embrace. Senator Lee said Justice Roberts' decision was a “sharp aberration from the standard he had established early in his career.” He also talked about the possibility of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) attempting to change the Senate’s filibuster rules in the next Congress.
The former constitutional lawyer spoke before lawyers at an annual convention sponsored by the Federalist Society at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. The theme for the 2012 convention was “The Future of U.S. Constitutional Law in the Supreme Court.”

0 hours, 58 minutes | 231 Views

A panel of science scholars talked about attitudes towards climate science, the politics, global warming, and climate change. Topics included the future of weather the American west, hurricane Sandy, droughts, record temperatures, fires, the arctic, and Canadian tar sands. They gathered at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 257 Views

James Hansen, head of the NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and author of the book, Storms of My Grandchildren, spoke about climate science. He was also awarded the annual Stephen Schneider Science Communication award, named for the Stanford University environmental scientist who advised 7 US Presidents on Climate Change. This event takes place at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.

1 hours, 12 minutes | 446 Views

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing in preparation for an annual report, 2013 Statutory Enforcement Report: Sexual Assault in the Military, to assess the efforts of the Department of Defense to ensure justice in the military’s investigations of sexual assault allegations, its discipline of perpetrators, and its efforts to address and reduce discrimination against women in the military. The first panel, “Perspective of Victim and Accused,” was of representatives of victims and accused offenders.
Commissioners Kirsanow and Yaki participated by telephone.

1 hours, 35 minutes | 191 Views

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing in preparation for an annual report, 2013 Statutory Enforcement Report: Sexual Assault in the Military, to assess the efforts of the Department of Defense to ensure justice in the military’s investigations of sexual assault allegations, its discipline of perpetrators, and its efforts to address and reduce discrimination against women in the military.*The second panel comprised academics scholars.

1 hours, 24 minutes | 93 Views

Robert Doar spoke at an event in which he received the 2012 Urban Innovator Award for his efforts in reforming New York City’s welfare program. He outlined the keys to work-focused welfare policies, and talked about food stamp benefits and increasing the economic strength of low-income families. He criticized President Obama for not focusing on the importance of strong families.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 100 Views

A panel of science scholars talked about attitudes towards climate science, the politics, global warming, and climate change. Topics included the future of weather the American west, hurricane Sandy, droughts, record temperatures, fires, the arctic, and Canadian tar sands. They gathered at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.

1 hours, 5 minutes | 257 Views

James Hansen, head of the NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and author of the book, Storms of My Grandchildren, spoke about climate science. He was also awarded the annual Stephen Schneider Science Communication award, named for the Stanford University environmental scientist who advised 7 US Presidents on Climate Change. This event takes place at the Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.

1 hours, 12 minutes | 446 Views

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights held a briefing in preparation for an annual report, 2013 Statutory Enforcement Report: Sexual Assault in the Military, to assess the efforts of the Department of Defense to ensure justice in the military’s investigations of sexual assault allegations, its discipline of perpetrators, and its efforts to address and reduce discrimination against women in the military. The first panel, “Perspective of Victim and Accused,” was of representatives of victims and accused offenders.
Commissioners Kirsanow and Yaki participated by telephone.

1 hours, 35 minutes | 191 Views