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6:00 am CT Approx. 8 min. LIVE Verdict in John Edwards Trial Amanda Becker; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Amanda Becker was interviewed by telephone about the jury verdict in the trial of 2008 ... Amanda Becker was interviewed by telephone about the jury verdict in the trial of 2008 presidential candidate and former Senator John Edwards (D-NC). 5:36 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Domestic Energy Production Regulation, Part 1 Ms. Wrotenbery, Mr. McKee, Dr. Howarth, and Mr. Krancer testified on the ... Ms. Wrotenbery, Mr. McKee, Dr. Howarth, and Mr. Krancer testified on the benefits and concerns of hydraulic fracturing from the House Oversight and Government Reform’s Subcommittee on Technology. Economic profitability for states and prevention of public harm were topics of primary interest. 6:01 am CT Approx. 27 min. President George W. Bush Portrait Unveiling In their first appearance at the White House since the George W. Bush presidency, Former President ... In their first appearance at the White House since the George W. Bush presidency, Former President and First Lady Laura Bush attended the official unveiling of their portraits to be hung in the White House. President Obama, in remarks that were sometimes humorous, thanked the former president for his assistance and encouragement during the transition between administrations, saying, “We may have our differences politically, but the presidency transcends those differences.” He also mentioned President Bush’s “strength and resolve” in the first days following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
6:08 am CT Approx. 38 min. LIVE Open Phones Unidentified Speaker; Susan Swain Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Should the U.S. use cyberattacks as ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Should the U.S. use cyberattacks as a weapon?” The question was taken from New York Times correspondent David Sanger’s story, “Obama Order Sped Up Wave of Cyberattacks Against Iran.” 6:38 am CT Approx. 33 min. Domestic Energy Production Regulation, Part 2 Ms. Stoner and Mr. Pool testified on the benefits and concerns of the hydraulic ... Ms. Stoner and Mr. Pool testified on the benefits and concerns of the hydraulic fracturing from the House Oversight and Government Regulation’s Subcommittee on Technology. Questions from the subcommittee focused on what federal regulations would be helpful to the process, given state regulations already in place. 6:30 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Voting Rights Call to Action Panelists spoke about voting rights and minority communities during a “call to action” ... Panelists spoke about voting rights and minority communities during a “call to action” portion of a day-long forum on voting rights and election policy. They focused on strategies for rallying the African American community to vote and voter identification laws across the nation. They responded to questions from the audience.
6:49 am CT Approx. 32 min. LIVE Representative John Larson on the Debt Ceiling John Larson; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Representative John Larson (D-CT) talked about what Democrats in the House face in the pending ... Representative John Larson (D-CT) talked about what Democrats in the House face in the pending deadline for raising the debt ceiling. In 2011, House Democrats voted to raise the limit only after they agreed to spending cuts and deficit reduction. He discussed how the 2011 vote might affect efforts for a “clean” vote on raising the ceiling once again. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 7:13 am CT Approx. 59 min. LIVE Health Insurance Exchanges Implementation Panelists talked about the implementation of the insurance exchanges included in the 2010 health ... Panelists talked about the implementation of the insurance exchanges included in the 2010 health care law. According the the terms of the legislation, if a company does not offer a health care plan, employees may purchase through state insurance exchanges. They responded to questions from the audience. 8:04 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 43 min. LIVE Entrepreneurship, Regulation, and the Tax Code Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida ... Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2008 but was not in favor of the Obama administration’s aid to U.S. auto companies. He also rejected the “Norquist” pledge, which called on lawmakers to oppose all tax increases.
7:23 am CT Approx. 38 min. LIVE Representative Steve Chabot on the Syrian Government Steven Chabot; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Representative Steve Chabot (R-OH) talked about how the U.S. and international community should ... Representative Steve Chabot (R-OH) talked about how the U.S. and international community should respond to the Syrian government’s violent crackdown on political opponents. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 8:16 am CT Approx. 3 min. Verdict in John Edwards Trial Amanda Becker; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Amanda Becker was interviewed by telephone about the jury verdict in the trial of 2008 ... Amanda Becker was interviewed by telephone about the jury verdict in the trial of 2008 presidential candidate and former Senator John Edwards (D-NC). 10:50 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 21 min. British Phone Hacking Investigation, Tony Blair Testimony, Part 1 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone ... Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees.
Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.
8:01 am CT Approx. 5 hr. 34 min. LIVE House Session Three minute signal loss at 14:30.
One Minute Speeches (5 per side)
Continue Consideration ... Three minute signal loss at 14:30.
One Minute Speeches (5 per side)
Continue Consideration of H.R. 5325 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 (Open Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen / Appropriations Committee)
The rule provides for no further general debate and makes in order any amendment offered that complies with the House rules.
Special Order Speeches 		8:19 am CT Approx. 11 min. LIVE House Republican Leaders on May Jobs Report House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. 12:13 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. British Phone-Hacking Investigation, Tony Blair Testimony, Part 2 Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone ... Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees.
Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.
1:36 pm CT Approx. 16 min. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Jobs Report Steny Hoyer; Nancy Pelosi; Unidentified Speaker House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to the May 2012 unemployment statistics. They urged renewed Congressional consideration of the Transportation Bill to promote job growth and bipartisan cooperation. Rep. Pelosi also urged Speaker Boehner to bring a bill before the House that gave a middle class tax break. 8:35 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 3 min. LIVE Cyberthreats to the U.S. Financial Industry Witnesses testified on cybersecurity threats to the U.S. financial industry. The focused on ... Witnesses testified on cybersecurity threats to the U.S. financial industry. The focused on the scope of the problem and specific threats to the financial sector. Other topics included the importance of information sharing on cybersecurity threats between public and private financial sectors, improving cyber defenses, and educating consumers. 1:37 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. British Phone-Hacking Investigation, Tony Blair Testimony, Part 3 Tony Blair; Unidentified Speaker Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone ... Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a hearing on allegations of illegal phone hacking by News Corporation employees.
Prime Minister David Cameron appointed Lord Justice Leveson on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings were divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.
1:52 pm CT Approx. 12 min. House Republican Leaders on May Jobs Report House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. 10:44 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 24 min. Rail and Highway Security Witnesses testified on the the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Surface Transportation ... Witnesses testified on the the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Surface Transportation Security Inspection Program (STSIP)). Created in 2005, the program’s role is security oversight and assistance to the surface transportation industry. 2:49 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 54 min. Health Care Cost Increases Panelists talked about the causes of rising health care costs. Topics included the cost of ... Panelists talked about the causes of rising health care costs. Topics included the cost of high-tech medical procedures, chronic disease, life style choices and high-cost patients. They responded to questions from the audience.
2:07 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 43 min. Entrepreneurship, Regulation, and the Tax Code Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida ... Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2008 but was not in favor of the Obama administration’s aid to U.S. auto companies. He also rejected the “Norquist” pledge, which called on lawmakers to oppose all tax increases. 12:09 pm CT Approx. 6 min. House Republican Leaders on May Jobs Report House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. 4:43 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. Solutions for Rising Health Care Costs Panelists talked about the causes of rising health care costs. Topics included the cost of ... Panelists talked about the causes of rising health care costs. Topics included the cost of high-tech medical procedures, chronic disease, life style choices and high-cost patients. They responded to questions from the panel and audience.
4:51 pm CT Approx. 35 min. President Obama on Jobs and the Economy Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near ... President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near Minneapolis. 12:16 pm CT Approx. 35 min. LIVE President Obama on Jobs and the Economy Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near ... President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near Minneapolis. 6:00 pm CT Approx. 32 min. Massachusetts Democratic Leaders on Mitt Romney Strategist David Axelrod and Massachusetts state Democratic leaders talked about Mitt ... Strategist David Axelrod and Massachusetts state Democratic leaders talked about Mitt Romney’s economic record as governor of Massachusetts. Mitt Romney supporters tried to shout down the speakers during the event at the Massachusetts State House.
5:29 pm CT Approx. 30 min. House Agenda Unidentified Speaker Members spoke about the House legislative agenda. Members spoke about the House legislative agenda. 12:52 pm CT Approx. 13 min. Entrepreneurship, Regulation, and the Tax Code Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida ... Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2008 but was not in favor of the Obama administration’s aid to U.S. auto companies. He also rejected the “Norquist” pledge, which called on lawmakers to oppose all tax increases. 6:35 pm CT Approx. 24 min. U.S. Naval Academy Commencement Address Leon Panetta Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke to graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. He ... Defense Secretary Leon Panetta spoke to graduating midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. He praised their service and offered encouragement as they moved to careers in the fleet. He also talked about the future mission of the Navy saying the U.S. was returning to its maritime roots, and that their would strengthen defense ties with China, modernize ties with old allies like Japan and Korea and build new partnerships with countries like Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore.
He also cited the academy’s diversity, and noted that some midshipmen were openly gay or lesbian. This was the first graduating class at the service academy in which gay students could be open about their sexuality after repeal of the military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
6:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Health Insurance Exchanges Implementation Panelists talked about the implementation of the insurance exchanges included in the 2010 health ... Panelists talked about the implementation of the insurance exchanges included in the 2010 health care law. According the the terms of the legislation, if a company does not offer a health care plan, employees may purchase through state insurance exchanges. They responded to questions from the audience. 1:06 pm CT Approx. 40 min. 2012 Presidential Candidates, Domestic Policy Panelists compared and contrasted President Obama and Mitt Romney’s domestic policy ... Panelists compared and contrasted President Obama and Mitt Romney’s domestic policy agendas. Topics included the economy, deficit reduction, the 2010 health care law, and Social Security and Medicare. They responded to questions from the audience.
This was part of a National Journal forum on the 2012 presidential candidates. 		7:01 pm CT Approx. 29 min. Civil War Defenses of Washington, D.C. Dale Floyd; Unidentified Speaker Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the ... Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the country. 
At the outbreak of the Civil War in the spring of 1861, Washington, D.C., was lightly defended and vulnerable to attack, with only one fort located 12 miles south of the city and the Confederate state of Virginia just across the Potomac River. By 1865, the nation’s capital arguably had become the most fortified city in the world, with about 70 armed forts and batteries encircling the city. We visited three of the surviving forts with Dale Floyd, author of a study on the Civil War Defenses of Washington for the National Park Service.
7:01 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Wisconsin Governor's Recall Election Debate Thomas Barrett; Unidentified Speaker; Scott Walker Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) debated various issues ... Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) debated various issues before their state’s June 5 gubernatorial recall election. Governor Walker defeated Mayor Barrett 52-46 percent in the 2010 election. 1:47 pm CT Approx. 37 min. 2012 Presidential Candidates, Foreign Policy Panelists compared the foreign policy agendas of President Obama and Mitt Romney. They ... Panelists compared the foreign policy agendas of President Obama and Mitt Romney. They responded to questions from the audience.
This was part of a National Journal forum on the 2012 presidential candidates. 		7:33 pm CT Approx. 58 min. Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Richard Lyons; Susan Rosenvold; Unidentified Speaker Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many ... Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many as twelve clerks in her “Missing Soldiers Office.” In 1996 the General Services Administration was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts eventually proving that this was the lost office of the founder of the American Red Cross. 
American History TV visited the building on seventh street to learn more about the life and work of humanitarian Clara Barton.
Our tourguide is Susan Rosenvold, Superintendent and Historian of Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office.
8:02 pm CT Approx. 12 min. House Republican Leaders on May Jobs Report House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. 2:26 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 41 min. United Nations International Internet Regulation Witnesses testified on international proposals that could give the United Nations' International ... Witnesses testified on international proposals that could give the United Nations' International Telecommunications Union control over the Internet. Consequences of a United Nations' controlled Internet and national concerns stemming from that were discussed. 8:33 pm CT Approx. 30 min. Gilmore Cabin at Montpelier Christian Cotz; Unidentified Speaker The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore ... The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore Cabin on the grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier in Virginia. Born a slave for President Madison in 1810, George Gilmore and his wife Polly raised five children on a small sharecroppers farm after emancipation. Built by George Gilmore and his sons, the cabin is one of only a few existing freedman’s homes left standing in the United States.
In this program, we also visit a reconstructed Jim Crow train station near the cabin, where segregated “white” and “colored” waiting rooms were once the law of Virginia. Our tour guide is Christian Cotz, Montpelier director of visitor engagement.
8:14 pm CT Approx. 16 min. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Jobs Report Steny Hoyer; Nancy Pelosi; Unidentified Speaker House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to the May 2012 unemployment statistics. They urged renewed Congressional consideration of the Transportation Bill to promote job growth and bipartisan cooperation. Rep. Pelosi also urged Speaker Boehner to bring a bill before the House that gave a middle class tax break. 5:09 pm CT Approx. 31 min. Representative John Larson on the Debt Ceiling John Larson; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Representative John Larson (D-CT) talked about what Democrats in the House face in the pending ... Representative John Larson (D-CT) talked about what Democrats in the House face in the pending deadline for raising the debt ceiling. In 2011, House Democrats voted to raise the limit only after they agreed to spending cuts and deficit reduction. He discussed how the 2011 vote might affect efforts for a “clean” vote on raising the ceiling once again. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 9:04 pm CT Approx. 57 min. Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion John Eastberg; Unidentified Speaker This is a tour of the 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ... This is a tour of the 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sea captain not only founded the world famous Pabst Brewery, he was a philanthropist and real estate developer and had a great influence on the growth of this Midwestern city on Lake Michigan. Historian John Eastberg showed us examples of craftsmanship, original furnishings and art which teach us about Pabst’s German heritage, Milwaukee’s history, and America’s Gilded Age.
8:33 pm CT Approx. 27 min. President Obama on Jobs and the Economy Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near ... President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near Minneapolis. 5:42 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min. Ben Bernanke Lecture on the Aftermath of the 2008 Financial Crisis Ben Bernanke; Unidentified Speaker Ben Bernanke talked about what the Federal Reserve did in the aftermath of the 2008 financial ... Ben Bernanke talked about what the Federal Reserve did in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis and its role as “lender of last resort.” He covered the role of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Treasury Department, and the impact of the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. He also said the housing market remains a drag on the economy and briefly commented on improvement in the labor market.
This was the fourth of four classes Chair Bernanke taught at George Washington University. 		10:04 pm CT Approx. 29 min. Civil War Defenses of Washington, D.C. Dale Floyd; Unidentified Speaker Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the ... Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the country. 
At the outbreak of the Civil War in the spring of 1861, Washington, D.C., was lightly defended and vulnerable to attack, with only one fort located 12 miles south of the city and the Confederate state of Virginia just across the Potomac River. By 1865, the nation’s capital arguably had become the most fortified city in the world, with about 70 armed forts and batteries encircling the city. We visited three of the surviving forts with Dale Floyd, author of a study on the Civil War Defenses of Washington for the National Park Service.
9:36 pm CT Approx. 13 min. Entrepreneurship, Regulation, and the Tax Code Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida ... Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2008 but was not in favor of the Obama administration’s aid to U.S. auto companies. He also rejected the “Norquist” pledge, which called on lawmakers to oppose all tax increases. 7:01 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on We Can All Do Better William Bradley; Unidentified Speaker United States Senator Bill Bradley talked about his book We Can All Do Better. In his book ... United States Senator Bill Bradley talked about his book We Can All Do Better. In his book he offers his view of the state of the nation with financial meltdown and intensifying political gridlock, and urges people to do their part toward making the country work. He responded to questions from members of the audience. 10:36 pm CT Approx. 58 min. Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Richard Lyons; Susan Rosenvold; Unidentified Speaker Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many ... Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many as twelve clerks in her “Missing Soldiers Office.” In 1996 the General Services Administration was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts eventually proving that this was the lost office of the founder of the American Red Cross. 
American History TV visited the building on seventh street to learn more about the life and work of humanitarian Clara Barton.
Our tourguide is Susan Rosenvold, Superintendent and Historian of Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office.
9:51 pm CT Approx. 30 min. House Agenda Unidentified Speaker Members spoke about the House legislative agenda. Members spoke about the House legislative agenda. 8:05 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Book Discussion on America the Beautiful Benjamin Carson Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America’s current social and political ... Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America’s current social and political landscape. He examined the similarities between empires that declined and the United States and posited what should be done to deter America from following the same path. Dr. Carson talked about his personal formula for success and the philosophy that helped him overcome his obstacles. The title of his talk was “Think Big,” which he used as a mnemonic device for his formula for a successful life based on those letters. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
This Frank A. Nix Lecture on Ethical Leadership was the keynote speech for the 18th Annual Blackburn Institute Winter Symposium, held at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. 		11:36 pm CT Approx. 30 min. Gilmore Cabin at Montpelier Christian Cotz; Unidentified Speaker The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore ... The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore Cabin on the grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier in Virginia. Born a slave for President Madison in 1810, George Gilmore and his wife Polly raised five children on a small sharecroppers farm after emancipation. Built by George Gilmore and his sons, the cabin is one of only a few existing freedman’s homes left standing in the United States.
In this program, we also visit a reconstructed Jim Crow train station near the cabin, where segregated “white” and “colored” waiting rooms were once the law of Virginia. Our tour guide is Christian Cotz, Montpelier director of visitor engagement.
10:23 pm CT Approx. 40 min. 2012 Presidential Candidates, Domestic Policy Panelists compared and contrasted President Obama and Mitt Romney’s domestic policy ... Panelists compared and contrasted President Obama and Mitt Romney’s domestic policy agendas. Topics included the economy, deficit reduction, the 2010 health care law, and Social Security and Medicare. They responded to questions from the audience.
This was part of a National Journal forum on the 2012 presidential candidates. 		9:20 pm CT Approx. 56 min. After Words with Van Jones Van Jones; Jackie Kucinich; Unidentified Speaker Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online ... Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online organization of the same name. It suggests initiatives for supporting the middle class and putting people back to work. Mr. Jones discussed the Contract for the American Dream and the campaign to restore economic stability for the 99 percent with USA Today's Jackie Kucinich. 12:07 am CT Approx. 58 min. Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion John Eastberg; Unidentified Speaker This is a tour of the 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ... This is a tour of the 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sea captain not only founded the world famous Pabst Brewery, he was a philanthropist and real estate developer and had a great influence on the growth of this Midwestern city on Lake Michigan. Historian John Eastberg showed us examples of craftsmanship, original furnishings and art which teach us about Pabst’s German heritage, Milwaukee’s history, and America’s Gilded Age.
11:04 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Wisconsin Governor's Recall Election Debate Thomas Barrett; Unidentified Speaker; Scott Walker Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) debated various issues ... Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker (R) and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) debated various issues before their state’s June 5 gubernatorial recall election. Governor Walker defeated Mayor Barrett 52-46 percent in the 2010 election. 10:19 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on We Can All Do Better William Bradley; Unidentified Speaker United States Senator Bill Bradley talked about his book We Can All Do Better. In his book ... United States Senator Bill Bradley talked about his book We Can All Do Better. In his book he offers his view of the state of the nation with financial meltdown and intensifying political gridlock, and urges people to do their part toward making the country work. He responded to questions from members of the audience. 1:07 am CT Approx. 29 min. Civil War Defenses of Washington, D.C. Dale Floyd; Unidentified Speaker Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the ... Each week American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites around the country. 
At the outbreak of the Civil War in the spring of 1861, Washington, D.C., was lightly defended and vulnerable to attack, with only one fort located 12 miles south of the city and the Confederate state of Virginia just across the Potomac River. By 1865, the nation’s capital arguably had become the most fortified city in the world, with about 70 armed forts and batteries encircling the city. We visited three of the surviving forts with Dale Floyd, author of a study on the Civil War Defenses of Washington for the National Park Service.
12:05 am CT Approx. 12 min. House Republican Leaders on May Jobs Report House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. 11:24 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Book Discussion on America the Beautiful Benjamin Carson Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America’s current social and political ... Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America’s current social and political landscape. He examined the similarities between empires that declined and the United States and posited what should be done to deter America from following the same path. Dr. Carson talked about his personal formula for success and the philosophy that helped him overcome his obstacles. The title of his talk was “Think Big,” which he used as a mnemonic device for his formula for a successful life based on those letters. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
This Frank A. Nix Lecture on Ethical Leadership was the keynote speech for the 18th Annual Blackburn Institute Winter Symposium, held at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. 		1:38 am CT Approx. 58 min. Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office Richard Lyons; Susan Rosenvold; Unidentified Speaker Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many ... Between 1861 and 1868, Clara Barton lived in a Washington, DC boarding house and employed as many as twelve clerks in her “Missing Soldiers Office.” In 1996 the General Services Administration was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts eventually proving that this was the lost office of the founder of the American Red Cross. 
American History TV visited the building on seventh street to learn more about the life and work of humanitarian Clara Barton.
Our tourguide is Susan Rosenvold, Superintendent and Historian of Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office.
12:18 am CT Approx. 16 min. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Jobs Report Steny Hoyer; Nancy Pelosi; Unidentified Speaker House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to the May 2012 unemployment statistics. They urged renewed Congressional consideration of the Transportation Bill to promote job growth and bipartisan cooperation. Rep. Pelosi also urged Speaker Boehner to bring a bill before the House that gave a middle class tax break. 12:39 am CT Approx. 56 min. After Words with Van Jones Van Jones; Jackie Kucinich; Unidentified Speaker Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online ... Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online organization of the same name. It suggests initiatives for supporting the middle class and putting people back to work. Mr. Jones discussed the Contract for the American Dream and the campaign to restore economic stability for the 99 percent with USA Today's Jackie Kucinich. 2:39 am CT Approx. 30 min. Gilmore Cabin at Montpelier Christian Cotz; Unidentified Speaker The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore ... The history of the transition from slavery to freedom for African Americans is told at the Gilmore Cabin on the grounds of James Madison’s Montpelier in Virginia. Born a slave for President Madison in 1810, George Gilmore and his wife Polly raised five children on a small sharecroppers farm after emancipation. Built by George Gilmore and his sons, the cabin is one of only a few existing freedman’s homes left standing in the United States.
In this program, we also visit a reconstructed Jim Crow train station near the cabin, where segregated “white” and “colored” waiting rooms were once the law of Virginia. Our tour guide is Christian Cotz, Montpelier director of visitor engagement.
12:35 am CT Approx. 33 min. President Obama on Jobs and the Economy Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near ... President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near Minneapolis. 1:38 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Book Discussion on We Can All Do Better William Bradley; Unidentified Speaker United States Senator Bill Bradley talked about his book We Can All Do Better. In his book ... United States Senator Bill Bradley talked about his book We Can All Do Better. In his book he offers his view of the state of the nation with financial meltdown and intensifying political gridlock, and urges people to do their part toward making the country work. He responded to questions from members of the audience. 3:10 am CT Approx. 57 min. Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion John Eastberg; Unidentified Speaker This is a tour of the 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ... This is a tour of the 1892 mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The sea captain not only founded the world famous Pabst Brewery, he was a philanthropist and real estate developer and had a great influence on the growth of this Midwestern city on Lake Michigan. Historian John Eastberg showed us examples of craftsmanship, original furnishings and art which teach us about Pabst’s German heritage, Milwaukee’s history, and America’s Gilded Age.
1:08 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 43 min. Entrepreneurship, Regulation, and the Tax Code Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida ... Witnesses testified on the role of government in business. In his testimony, Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush said he supported the government’s efforts to rescue the financial industry in 2008 but was not in favor of the Obama administration’s aid to U.S. auto companies. He also rejected the “Norquist” pledge, which called on lawmakers to oppose all tax increases. 2:43 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Book Discussion on America the Beautiful Benjamin Carson Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America’s current social and political ... Ben Carson presented his thoughts on America’s current social and political landscape. He examined the similarities between empires that declined and the United States and posited what should be done to deter America from following the same path. Dr. Carson talked about his personal formula for success and the philosophy that helped him overcome his obstacles. The title of his talk was “Think Big,” which he used as a mnemonic device for his formula for a successful life based on those letters. He also responded to questions from members of the audience.
This Frank A. Nix Lecture on Ethical Leadership was the keynote speech for the 18th Annual Blackburn Institute Winter Symposium, held at the Birmingham Sheraton Hotel. 		4:10 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 43 min. Prosthetics Care for Veterans Joseph Donnelly; Bill Johnson; Unidentified Speaker LIVE HOUSE VETERANS AFFAIRS-SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND
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V.A. ... LIVE HOUSE VETERANS AFFAIRS-SUBCOMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND
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V.A. Prosthetics Purchasing
The hearing will examine how VA defines prosthetic devices, as well as its
acquisition and oversight of prosthetic purchases. The hearing will go into
contracting failures in this areas and improper purchasing.
Panel One:
Thomas F. Fise, executive director, American Orthotic and Prosthetics Association
Daniel Shaw, managing partner, Academy Medical LLC
Panel Two:
Charles Scoville, chief, Amputee Patient Care Service, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Linda A. Halliday, assistant inspector general for audits and evaluations, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Nick Dahl, director, Bedford Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Inspector General, VA
Kent Wrathall, director, Atlanta Office of Audits and Evaluation, Office of Inspector General, VA
Panel Three:
Philip Matkovsky, assistant deputy undersecretary of Veterans Affairs for health for administrative operations, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Lucille Beck, chief consultant, Rehabilitation Services, and director, Audiology and Speech Pathology, and acting chief consultant, Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service, Veterans Health Administration, VA
Norbert Doyle, chief procurement and logistics officer, Veterans Health Administration, VA
C. Ford Heard, associate deputy assistant secretary of Veterans Affairs for procurement policy, systems and oversight, Office of Acquisitions, Logistics and Construction , VA
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3:53 am CT Approx. 59 min. Health Insurance Exchanges Implementation Panelists talked about the implementation of the insurance exchanges included in the 2010 health ... Panelists talked about the implementation of the insurance exchanges included in the 2010 health care law. According the the terms of the legislation, if a company does not offer a health care plan, employees may purchase through state insurance exchanges. They responded to questions from the audience. 3:58 am CT Approx. 56 min. After Words with Van Jones Van Jones; Jackie Kucinich; Unidentified Speaker Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online ... Rebuild the Dream details the strategy and action plan of the platform and online organization of the same name. It suggests initiatives for supporting the middle class and putting people back to work. Mr. Jones discussed the Contract for the American Dream and the campaign to restore economic stability for the 99 percent with USA Today's Jackie Kucinich. 5:55 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. 2008 Financial Crisis Mark Calabria; Unidentified Speaker; Kevin Villani Kevin Villani talked about the 2008 financial crisis and housing market collapse. He outlined ... Kevin Villani talked about the 2008 financial crisis and housing market collapse. He outlined how housing policy initiated the financial crisis, and the impact of the implementation of the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law on the future of financial regulations.
4:54 am CT Approx. 12 min. House Republican Leaders on May Jobs Report House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. House Republican leaders reacted to the unemployment numbers for May 2012. 4:57 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 2 min. Cyberthreats to the U.S. Financial Industry Witnesses testified on cybersecurity threats to the U.S. financial industry. The focused on ... Witnesses testified on cybersecurity threats to the U.S. financial industry. The focused on the scope of the problem and specific threats to the financial sector. Other topics included the importance of information sharing on cybersecurity threats between public and private financial sectors, improving cyber defenses, and educating consumers.
5:06 am CT Approx. 16 min. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi on Jobs Report Steny Hoyer; Nancy Pelosi; Unidentified Speaker House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to ... House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reacted to the May 2012 unemployment statistics. They urged renewed Congressional consideration of the Transportation Bill to promote job growth and bipartisan cooperation. Rep. Pelosi also urged Speaker Boehner to bring a bill before the House that gave a middle class tax break.
5:23 am CT Approx. 35 min. President Obama on Jobs and the Economy Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near ... President Obama spoke about jobs and the economy at Honeywell Golden Valley Facility near Minneapolis.