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3:00 am AKT Approx. 7 min. LIVE Congressional Agenda Alexander Bolton; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Alex Bolton spoke by phone about the congressional agenda before adjourning for August recess, and ... Alex Bolton spoke by phone about the congressional agenda before adjourning for August recess, and the work they must get done before September 30. 2:56 am AKT Approx. 58 min. Obama Administration Policy on Drug Trafficking in the Americas Gil Kerlikowske talked about Obama administration efforts in combating drug trafficking. He ... Gil Kerlikowske talked about Obama administration efforts in combating drug trafficking. He said cocaine use in the U.S. has declined 39 percent since 2006 , and attributed the decrease to an overall decline in drug use in the country. He also said that the White House shifted drug control strategy to focus more on prevention and treatment and less on law enforcement in 2010. Afterward, he answered questions from the audience. 12:37 am AKT Approx. 2 hr. 36 min. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Oversight Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their ... Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Some of the issues covered in the hearing included new safety recommendations in response to Japan’s 2011 earthquake, nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, and specific nuclear power facilities in representatives' districts.
3:07 am AKT Approx. 38 min. LIVE Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on a Washington Examiner article on the District of ... Telephone lines were open for comments on a Washington Examiner article on the District of Columbia school system paying at-risk students to attend school.  3:56 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Origins of Freedom Tom Palmer Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the ... Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the rise of large national governments. He gave an historical perspective of freedom starting with its beginnings in the Greek and Roman world to the present, focusing on economic and political issues surrounding the foundation of liberty. He also responded to questions from the audience. 3:15 am AKT Approx. 2 hr. 13 min. Financial Stability Oversight Council Report Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the recently approved Financial Stability Oversight ... Treasury Secretary Geithner testified on the recently approved Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) annual report. In addition to questions about the FSOC report, senators also asked about sequestration and his handling of the scandal surrounding the London Interbank Offered Rate’s (LIBOR) manipulation of interest rates, which occurred.during his tenure as head of the New York Federal Reserve.
3:47 am AKT Approx. 45 min. LIVE Negative Campaign Ads in 2012 Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the ... Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the presidential campaign, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the effectiveness of negative ads, and the amounts of money the candidates are spending. Campaign ads for both candidates were shown.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		5:31 am AKT Approx. 21 min. Religious Freedom Report Suzan Cook; Victoria Nuland; Unidentified Speaker Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook spoke to reporters about the annual report on international ... Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook spoke to reporters about the annual report on international religious freedom. The State Department report criticized Afghanistan and Pakistan among others for its treatment of religious minorities. Other countries cited for poor religious freedom records included Iran, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. 5:30 am AKT Approx. 29 min. Star Parker Remarks on Leadership Michelle Easton; Star Parker; Unidentified Speaker Michelle Easton presented the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute’s Conservative Leadership ... Michelle Easton presented the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute’s Conservative Leadership Award to Star Parker. Afterward, Ms. Parker talked about the importance of conservative leadership. This program was part of the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute seminar on conservative leadership.
4:33 am AKT Approx. 43 min. LIVE Senate Cybersecurity Bill Gregory Nojeim talked about the Center for Democracy and Technology’s opposition to the ... Gregory Nojeim talked about the Center for Democracy and Technology’s opposition to the cybersecurity bill being debated in the Senate, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Nojeim explained some of the privacy concerns that businesses and civil liberties groups have with the legislation. 
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		5:53 am AKT Approx. 5 min. Legislative Agenda Stephen Dinan; Unidentified Speaker Stephen Dinan talked about the congressional agenda for the week.
Mr. Dinan participated ... Stephen Dinan talked about the congressional agenda for the week.
Mr. Dinan participated by Skype.  		5:59 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. LIVE Rural Water Projects Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and others testified on legislation he co-sponsored, the Authorized ... Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and others testified on legislation he co-sponsored, the Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act, to help with the backlog of water projects in rural communities. Other witnesses included representatives from tribal reservations and regional water authorities. They discussed water shortages and drought, infrastructure inadequacies, federal funding deficiencies, and the amounts of time taken to complete projects.
5:18 am AKT Approx. 42 min. LIVE Public Attitudes Toward Corporations and the Federal Government John McArdle; Douglas Pinkham; Unidentified Speaker Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council’s survey on general public views on big ... Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council’s survey on general public views on big business, the federal government, and lobbyists. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.  6:00 am AKT Approx. 2 hr. 36 min. LIVE Senate Session, Part 1 The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.3414, the cybersecurity bill.  The Senate convened and resumed consideration of S.3414, the cybersecurity bill.  7:40 am AKT Approx. 5 min. Legislative Agenda Stephen Dinan; Unidentified Speaker Stephen Dinan talked about the congressional agenda for the week.
Mr. Dinan participated ... Stephen Dinan talked about the congressional agenda for the week.
Mr. Dinan participated by Skype. 
6:06 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. LIVE U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan Nominations Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan ... Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the transition in Afghanistan and mending U.S. relations with Pakistan. Other topics included the threat of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups, treatment of women and girls, the re-opening of the NATO supply route in Pakistan, and IEDs (improvised explosive devices). 8:38 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Economic Freedom Steven Landsburg; Tom Palmer; Unidentified Speaker Steven Landsburg talked about the role of economic freedom in driving innovation and ... Steven Landsburg talked about the role of economic freedom in driving innovation and growth. He described the impact of the Industrial Revolution on personal income, economic expectations, and poverty. He then explained and refuted two economic theories that favor helping those on the lowest end of income levels, arguing that the consequence of not allowing failure is impeded economic success. Following his presentation he answered audience members' questions.
This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues. 		7:48 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Campaign Finance in 2012 Elections Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election ... Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting independent political expenditures by corporations and unions. Among other subjects, they discussed the effectiveness of increased spending on elections, undisclosed donors, the impact of redistricting on campaign finance, and the McCain-Feingold campaign reform act. The program included questions from audience members.
7:41 am AKT Approx. 18 min. Negative Campaign Ads in 2012 Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the ... Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the presidential campaign, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the effectiveness of negative ads, and the amounts of money the candidates are spending. Campaign ads for both candidates were shown.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		9:57 am AKT Approx. 17 min. Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell Unidentified Speaker Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell sparred about the amendment process in relation ... Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell sparred about the amendment process in relation to the cybersecurity bill, when Senator McConnell mentioned that the first amendment he’d like to see would be one repealing the health care law.  9:09 am AKT Approx. 55 min. Native American Tribal Community Issues Two representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services talked about critical issues ... Two representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services talked about critical issues facing Native American tribal communities. Among the issues they addressed were adolescent suicide, the cancer rate among tribes, obesity and diabetes, and substance abuse. They responded to questions from the audience.
7:59 am AKT Approx. 28 min. LIVE Morning Hour During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no ... During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.  10:15 am AKT Approx. 4 hr. 59 min. LIVE Senate Session, Part 2 10:05 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. LIVE Business in Latin America Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin ... Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin America. Among the issues they discussed were increased competition from China, market access barriers, and the impact of the political environment in the region on U.S. efforts to boost exports.
8:30 am AKT Approx. 15 min. Mitt Romney Foreign Policy Address W. Romney Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a ... Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a foreign policy address at the University of Warsaw Library. He talked about the United States and Poland’s relationship and praised Poland for its economic efforts to “stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means.” 3:18 pm AKT Approx. 52 min. LIVE Markup Hearing for Tax Cut and Extension of Farm Bills, Part 2 Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for ... Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for consideration by the House. Measures debated were H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; and H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012. 11:27 am AKT Approx. 58 min. Obama Administration Policy on Drug Trafficking in the Americas Gil Kerlikowske talked about Obama administration efforts in combating drug trafficking. He ... Gil Kerlikowske talked about Obama administration efforts in combating drug trafficking. He said cocaine use in the U.S. has declined 39 percent since 2006 , and attributed the decrease to an overall decline in drug use in the country. He also said that the White House shifted drug control strategy to focus more on prevention and treatment and less on law enforcement in 2010. Afterward, he answered questions from the audience.
8:47 am AKT Approx. 55 min. Women's Health Care Coverage Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters ... Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters about new health care coverage that guarantees women will receive, at no cost, an annual women’s health exam. The coverage was part of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. 4:11 pm AKT Approx. 55 min. Women's Health Care Coverage Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters ... Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters about new health care coverage that guarantees women will receive, at no cost, an annual women’s health exam. The coverage was part of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. 12:26 pm AKT Approx. 43 min. Negative Campaign Ads in 2012 Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the ... Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the presidential campaign, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the effectiveness of negative ads, and the amounts of money the candidates are spending. Campaign ads for both candidates were shown.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
9:44 am AKT Approx. 12 min. U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan Nominations Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan ... Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the transition in Afghanistan and mending U.S. relations with Pakistan. Other topics included the threat of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups, treatment of women and girls, the re-opening of the NATO supply route in Pakistan, and IEDs (improvised explosive devices). 5:08 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Campaign Finance in 2012 Elections Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election ... Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting independent political expenditures by corporations and unions. Among other subjects, they discussed the effectiveness of increased spending on elections, undisclosed donors, the impact of redistricting on campaign finance, and the McCain-Feingold campaign reform act. The program included questions from audience members. 1:12 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 48 min. LIVE Markup Hearing for Tax Cut and Extension of Farm Bills, Part 1 Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for ... Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for consideration by the House. Measures debated were H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; and H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012.
9:57 am AKT Approx. 2 min. Congressional Agenda Alexander Bolton; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Alex Bolton spoke by phone about the congressional agenda before adjourning for August recess, and ... Alex Bolton spoke by phone about the congressional agenda before adjourning for August recess, and the work they must get done before September 30. 6:28 pm AKT Approx. 43 min. Negative Campaign Ads in 2012 Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the ... Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the presidential campaign, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the effectiveness of negative ads, and the amounts of money the candidates are spending. Campaign ads for both candidates were shown.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		3:05 pm AKT Approx. 21 min. Religious Freedom Report Suzan Cook; Victoria Nuland; Unidentified Speaker Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook spoke to reporters about the annual report on international ... Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook spoke to reporters about the annual report on international religious freedom. The State Department report criticized Afghanistan and Pakistan among others for its treatment of religious minorities. Other countries cited for poor religious freedom records included Iran, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
10:00 am AKT Approx. 14 min. LIVE House Session, Part 1 Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules 7:14 pm AKT Approx. 55 min. Women's Health Care Coverage Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters ... Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters about new health care coverage that guarantees women will receive, at no cost, an annual women’s health exam. The coverage was part of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. 4:13 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Business in Latin America Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin ... Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin America. Among the issues they discussed were increased competition from China, market access barriers, and the impact of the political environment in the region on U.S. efforts to boost exports.
10:15 am AKT Approx. 35 min. Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Leaders from the Coalition of African-American Pastors talked to reporters about their opposition ... Leaders from the Coalition of African-American Pastors talked to reporters about their opposition to President Obama’s support of same-sex marriage.  8:11 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Campaign Finance in 2012 Elections Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election ... Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting independent political expenditures by corporations and unions. Among other subjects, they discussed the effectiveness of increased spending on elections, undisclosed donors, the impact of redistricting on campaign finance, and the McCain-Feingold campaign reform act. The program included questions from audience members. 5:35 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. Rural Water Projects Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and others testified on legislation he co-sponsored, the Authorized ... Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and others testified on legislation he co-sponsored, the Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act, to help with the backlog of water projects in rural communities. Other witnesses included representatives from tribal reservations and regional water authorities. They discussed water shortages and drought, infrastructure inadequacies, federal funding deficiencies, and the amounts of time taken to complete projects.
10:52 am AKT Approx. 38 min. Senate Cybersecurity Bill Gregory Nojeim talked about the Center for Democracy and Technology’s opposition to the ... Gregory Nojeim talked about the Center for Democracy and Technology’s opposition to the cybersecurity bill being debated in the Senate, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Mr. Nojeim explained some of the privacy concerns that businesses and civil liberties groups have with the legislation. 
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		9:31 pm AKT Approx. 43 min. Negative Campaign Ads in 2012 Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the ... Kenneth Goldstein compared the campaign ads of President Obama and Mitt Romney thus far in the presidential campaign, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the effectiveness of negative ads, and the amounts of money the candidates are spending. Campaign ads for both candidates were shown.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		7:17 pm AKT Approx. 57 min. Civil Rights Division Oversight Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez testified on the Justice ... Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez testified on the Justice Department’s approach to enforcing voting rights laws. Republicans contended that the Justice Department was partisan in the civil rights cases it chose to pursue. The Civil Rights Division in the preceding year had filed suits against a number of states for new voting requirements including Florida for purging the voter rolls and most recently Pennsylvania for new voter identification requirements.
11:30 am AKT Approx. 2 hr. LIVE House Session, Part 2 Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules 10:17 pm AKT Approx. 49 min. Newt Gingrich Remarks Newton Gingrich; Unidentified Speaker Newt Gingrich spoke at a seminar on conservative leadership. In his speech he predicted rapid ... Newt Gingrich spoke at a seminar on conservative leadership. In his speech he predicted rapid economic growth based on energy and manufacturing if President Obama loses the 2012 election. Among other topics he also discussed the future of the conservative movement and foreign policy, calling Pakistan and Saudi Arabia the most dangerous countries in the world.
Newt Gingrich’s speech was part of the Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute seminar on conservative leadership. 		8:16 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Economic Freedom Steven Landsburg; Tom Palmer; Unidentified Speaker Steven Landsburg talked about the role of economic freedom in driving innovation and ... Steven Landsburg talked about the role of economic freedom in driving innovation and growth. He described the impact of the Industrial Revolution on personal income, economic expectations, and poverty. He then explained and refuted two economic theories that favor helping those on the lowest end of income levels, arguing that the consequence of not allowing failure is impeded economic success. Following his presentation he answered audience members' questions.
This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues.
1:33 pm AKT Approx. 12 min. Public Attitudes Toward Corporations and the Federal Government John McArdle; Douglas Pinkham; Unidentified Speaker Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council’s survey on general public views on big ... Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council’s survey on general public views on big business, the federal government, and lobbyists. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.  11:08 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Origins of Freedom Tom Palmer Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the ... Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the rise of large national governments. He gave an historical perspective of freedom starting with its beginnings in the Greek and Roman world to the present, focusing on economic and political issues surrounding the foundation of liberty. He also responded to questions from the audience. 9:35 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Business in Latin America Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin ... Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin America. Among the issues they discussed were increased competition from China, market access barriers, and the impact of the political environment in the region on U.S. efforts to boost exports.
1:46 pm AKT Approx. 4 hr. LIVE House Session, Part 3 Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules Legislative Business, 19 bills under Suspension of the Rules 12:43 am AKT Approx. 50 min. Obama Administration Policy on Drug Trafficking in the Americas Gil Kerlikowske talked about Obama administration efforts in combating drug trafficking. He ... Gil Kerlikowske talked about Obama administration efforts in combating drug trafficking. He said cocaine use in the U.S. has declined 39 percent since 2006 , and attributed the decrease to an overall decline in drug use in the country. He also said that the White House shifted drug control strategy to focus more on prevention and treatment and less on law enforcement in 2010. Afterward, he answered questions from the audience. 10:57 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. Rural Water Projects Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and others testified on legislation he co-sponsored, the Authorized ... Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) and others testified on legislation he co-sponsored, the Authorized Rural Water Projects Completion Act, to help with the backlog of water projects in rural communities. Other witnesses included representatives from tribal reservations and regional water authorities. They discussed water shortages and drought, infrastructure inadequacies, federal funding deficiencies, and the amounts of time taken to complete projects.
5:49 pm AKT Approx. 15 min. Mitt Romney Foreign Policy Address W. Romney Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a ... Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a foreign policy address at the University of Warsaw Library. He talked about the United States and Poland’s relationship and praised Poland for its economic efforts to “stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means.” 1:36 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Business in Latin America Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin ... Witnesses testified on the benefits and challenges of trade relations with Latin America. Among the issues they discussed were increased competition from China, market access barriers, and the impact of the political environment in the region on U.S. efforts to boost exports. 12:39 am AKT Approx. 57 min. Civil Rights Division Oversight Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez testified on the Justice ... Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Thomas Perez testified on the Justice Department’s approach to enforcing voting rights laws. Republicans contended that the Justice Department was partisan in the civil rights cases it chose to pursue. The Civil Rights Division in the preceding year had filed suits against a number of states for new voting requirements including Florida for purging the voter rolls and most recently Pennsylvania for new voter identification requirements.
6:05 pm AKT Approx. 35 min. Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Leaders from the Coalition of African-American Pastors talked to reporters about their opposition ... Leaders from the Coalition of African-American Pastors talked to reporters about their opposition to President Obama’s support of same-sex marriage.  2:56 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. Origins of Freedom Tom Palmer Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the ... Tom Palmer spoke about the history and development of the concept of freedom in relation to the rise of large national governments. He gave an historical perspective of freedom starting with its beginnings in the Greek and Roman world to the present, focusing on economic and political issues surrounding the foundation of liberty. He also responded to questions from the audience. 1:38 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Economic Freedom Steven Landsburg; Tom Palmer; Unidentified Speaker Steven Landsburg talked about the role of economic freedom in driving innovation and ... Steven Landsburg talked about the role of economic freedom in driving innovation and growth. He described the impact of the Industrial Revolution on personal income, economic expectations, and poverty. He then explained and refuted two economic theories that favor helping those on the lowest end of income levels, arguing that the consequence of not allowing failure is impeded economic success. Following his presentation he answered audience members' questions.
This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues.
6:42 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan Nominations Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan ... Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the transition in Afghanistan and mending U.S. relations with Pakistan. Other topics included the threat of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups, treatment of women and girls, the re-opening of the NATO supply route in Pakistan, and IEDs (improvised explosive devices). 2:58 am AKT Approx. 21 min. Religious Freedom Report Suzan Cook; Victoria Nuland; Unidentified Speaker Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook spoke to reporters about the annual report on international ... Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook spoke to reporters about the annual report on international religious freedom. The State Department report criticized Afghanistan and Pakistan among others for its treatment of religious minorities. Other countries cited for poor religious freedom records included Iran, China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia.
8:14 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Markup Hearing for Tax Cut and Extension of Farm Bills, Part 1 Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for ... Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for consideration by the House. Measures debated were H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; and H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012.
10:02 pm AKT Approx. 15 min. Mitt Romney Foreign Policy Address W. Romney Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a ... Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney concluded his three-nation overseas tour with a foreign policy address at the University of Warsaw Library. He talked about the United States and Poland’s relationship and praised Poland for its economic efforts to “stimulate innovation, attract investment, expand trade, and live within its means.”
10:18 pm AKT Approx. 35 min. Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage Leaders from the Coalition of African-American Pastors talked to reporters about their opposition ... Leaders from the Coalition of African-American Pastors talked to reporters about their opposition to President Obama’s support of same-sex marriage. 
10:55 pm AKT Approx. 42 min. Public Attitudes Toward Corporations and the Federal Government John McArdle; Douglas Pinkham; Unidentified Speaker Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council’s survey on general public views on big ... Doug Pinkham talked about the Public Affairs Council’s survey on general public views on big business, the federal government, and lobbyists. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 
11:38 pm AKT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan Nominations Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan ... Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the transition in Afghanistan and mending U.S. relations with Pakistan. Other topics included the threat of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups, treatment of women and girls, the re-opening of the NATO supply route in Pakistan, and IEDs (improvised explosive devices).
1:11 am AKT Approx. 1 hr. 46 min. Markup Hearing for Tax Cut and Extension of Farm Bills, Part 1 Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for ... Members debated and proposed amendments to legislation under consideration and the rules for consideration by the House. Measures debated were H.R. 6169, Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012; and H.R. 8, Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012.