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6:00 am CT Approx. 7 min. LIVE Defense Cuts Robb Harleston; Carlos Munoz Carlos Munoz was interviewed by phone about Senate Republican efforts to set up House-Senate ... Carlos Munoz was interviewed by phone about Senate Republican efforts to set up House-Senate working groups to prevent planned Defense Department budget cuts from occurring in January 2013. 4:48 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Prime Minister Cameron on the European Union Summit David Cameron; Edward Miliband; Unidentified Speaker Prime Minister Cameron addressed the House of Commons after attending a two-day summit with ... Prime Minister Cameron addressed the House of Commons after attending a two-day summit with European leaders to discuss the region’s debt crisis. Leaders from the 27-member European Union (EU) agreed on banking and financial measures to assist struggling economies, like Spain and Italy. The prime minister told members that there is a “real benefit” in staying in the EU but that the United Kingdom should seek to have “looser relationships” within the European Union. 5:21 am CT Approx. 45 min. 40th Anniversary of Watergate, Panel 1 This is the first of three panel discussions about Watergate and its legacy with many key players, ... This is the first of three panel discussions about Watergate and its legacy with many key players, including White House officials and the reporters who first broke the story. It begins with former White House counsel John Dean, Senate Watergate Committee counsel Fred Thompson and former special prosecutor Richard Ben-Veniste who discuss the investigation and cover up. This June 11th gathering, hosted by Washington Post Live, took place at the Watergate Office Building in Washington D.C. This portion is about 45 minutes.
6:07 am CT Approx. 38 min. LIVE Open Phones Robb Harleston; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “What is your message to Congress on ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “What is your message to Congress on sequestration?” Sequestration referred to automatic, across-the-board federal budget cuts scheduled to happen in January 2013. 6:09 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Women in Political Activism Activists talked about their efforts to promote women’s issues among younger ... Activists talked about their efforts to promote women’s issues among younger women. Among the speakers was Sandra Fluke who earlier in the year spoke before a House panel on women’s reproductive rights and who was criticized by radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh. Also speaking was MSNBC anchor Krystal Ball who helped organize a boycott against sponsors of Mr. Limbaugh’s program. 6:06 am CT Approx. 30 min. 40th Anniversary of Watergate, Panel 2 Panelists discussed the legacy of Watergate with former member of the House Judiciary Committee ... Panelists discussed the legacy of Watergate with former member of the House Judiciary Committee William Cohen, associate minority counsel to the Judiciary Committee William Weld, and former Nixon Administration deputy counsel Egil “Bud” Krogh. This is the second panel of the Washington Post Live’s Watergate conference. This portion is about 30 minutes.
6:47 am CT Approx. 45 min. LIVE State Reactions to the Supreme Court Health Care Law Decision Marilyn Werber Serafini talked about state government reactions to the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ... Marilyn Werber Serafini talked about state government reactions to the Supreme Court’s 5-4 in favor of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. According to the legislation, states must set up online insurance marketplaces and expand Medicaid coverage by 2014. She also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. 		7:12 am CT Approx. 21 min. Terry O'Neill Remarks Terry O'Neill Terry O’Neill talked about strategies for opposition to state and federal legislative ... Terry O’Neill talked about strategies for opposition to state and federal legislative efforts to restrict women’s reproductive health rights. 6:37 am CT Approx. 52 min. 40th Anniversary of Watergate, Panel 3 On the 40th anniversary of Watergate, we hear from the Washington Post reporters who first ... On the 40th anniversary of Watergate, we hear from the Washington Post reporters who first broke the story, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. This conference was hosted by Washington Post Live and ends with a tribute to Ben Bradlee, the former executive editor at the Post. This portion is about 50 minutes.
7:33 am CT Approx. 42 min. LIVE Transportation Bill John Horsley talked about the congressional passage of the transportation bill, and he responded ... John Horsley talked about the congressional passage of the transportation bill, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included what was and was not included in the legislation, and his organization, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program. 		7:34 am CT Approx. 56 min. Afghan Security Forces Military experts testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and ... Military experts testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on the progress of Afghan security forces as NATO forces are scheduled to withdraw from the country in 2014. 7:30 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 34 min. Women and the Nobel Prize Unidentified Speaker A panel of women from across Africa and the Middle East talked about their own experiences as ... A panel of women from across Africa and the Middle East talked about their own experiences as women peacebuilders and freedom fighters.
Speakers: Lt. Gen. (Ret.) ORIT ADATO of Israel, former commissioner of the Israeli Prison Service; ZAYNAB EL SAWI from Sudan, coordinator of Sudanese Women Empowerment for Peace; SAMIRA HAMIDI of Afghanistan, director of the Afghan Women s Network; REBECCA JOSHUA OKWACI, a journalist by profession and the secretary general of Women Action for Development in Sudan, from South Sudan; RULA SALAMEH from Palestine, JustVision Education and Outreach Coordinator, Palestine, Budrus Producer; MOSSARAT QADEEM, Executive director of PAIMAN ( promise ) Alumni Trust, of Pakistan; moderated by Ambassador SWANEE HUNT, former ambassador to Austria, Eleanor Roosevelt Lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School
8:17 am CT Approx. 41 min. LIVE Deutsche Welle Foreign News Bureau Mio Soric; Unidentified Speaker; Libby Casey Mio Soric talked about Deutsche Welle’s (Germany) news network in the United States, and he ... Mio Soric talked about Deutsche Welle’s (Germany) news network in the United States, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the types of stories the network covers, differences between German and American coverage of subjects such as global climate change, and the role of the U.S. in creating Deutsche Welle. A clip was shown of Deutsche Welle coverage of reactions to the Supreme Court health care law decision.
This was the second of a five-day “Washington Journal” series on foreign news operations in the United States. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 306872-5 (Al Jazeera English), 306915-6 (Voice of America), 306916-5 (China Central Television), and 306934-5 (BBC America). 		8:32 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. LIVE Afghanistan War Transition Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron ... Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron Neumann in his remarks said that the U.S. is hurting its own cause by not projecting “an image of steadiness” in the country. Alex Thier presented a long list of accomplishments in Afghanistan, including improvements in education, energy and health. The program includes questions from audience members. 9:14 am CT Approx. 41 min. LIVE Vice President Biden Remarks on Education Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance ... Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. 
Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration’s education efforts.
9:02 am CT Approx. 56 min. Leon Panetta on Global Partnership and Policy Leon Panetta gave the fifth annual Dean Acheson lecture at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In ... Leon Panetta gave the fifth annual Dean Acheson lecture at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In his remarks he said the military planed to deploy Army units to build international partnerships and to strengthen security capabilities with nations around the world. He talked about a new defense strategy that focused on placing a greater emphasis on building capability of other nations to help meet security challenges in the future. He also spoke about the need for the Defense Department to invest in future capabilities, such as cyber security, unmanned systems, and space. 10:45 am CT Approx. 47 min. Transition of Control in Iraq Witnesses testified on the progress of the transition in Iraq. The first panel focused on ... Witnesses testified on the progress of the transition in Iraq. The first panel focused on civilian workers in Iraq, and the breakdown of the 14,000 contractors in the region and details on what the contractors are actually doing in Iraq, land development agreements,and the status of development proposals for police training stations. Panel Two continued the discussion on land development agreements and concerns over having an official agreement with the Iraqis, rather than just verbal agreements. 9:56 am CT Approx. 17 min. Role of Teachers Unions in Education Reform Unidentified Speaker; Dennis Van Roekel Dennis Van Roekel talked about the role of the teachers union in education reform. Dennis Van Roekel talked about the role of the teachers union in education reform.
9:58 am CT Approx. 1 min. Prime Minister Cameron on the European Union Summit David Cameron; Edward Miliband; Unidentified Speaker Prime Minister Cameron addressed the House of Commons after attending a two-day summit with ... Prime Minister Cameron addressed the House of Commons after attending a two-day summit with European leaders to discuss the region’s debt crisis. Leaders from the 27-member European Union (EU) agreed on banking and financial measures to assist struggling economies, like Spain and Italy. The prime minister told members that there is a “real benefit” in staying in the EU but that the United Kingdom should seek to have “looser relationships” within the European Union. 12:38 pm CT Approx. 59 min. Tax Credits and Welfare Programs Witnesses testified about U.S. tax credits and welfare programs, and whether the programs ... Witnesses testified about U.S. tax credits and welfare programs, and whether the programs discouraged work and higher earnings for recipients. Iain Duncan Smith, the first sitting foreign secretary to testify on non-trade matters, talked about proposals to reform the UK welfare system. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) also testified, speaking of her experiences when she received government benefits. She said the perception that poor people are gaining the system was false. 10:15 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act Amendments Renewal Witnesses testified about proposed amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that ... Witnesses testified about proposed amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that would extend and expand the government’s ability to collect intelligence, or spy, on suspected terrorists and foreign nationals.
10:00 am CT Approx. 55 min. LIVE Impact of European Debt Crisis on the British Economy David Cameron; Unidentified Speaker Prime Minister Cameron answered questions on the impact the European debt crisis has had on the ... Prime Minister Cameron answered questions on the impact the European debt crisis has had on the British economy. Much of the hearing centered on the reasons the United Kingdom never joined the euro and the benefits of being in the single market (European Union). 2:03 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. Deceptive Practices in Federal Elections Civil rights advocates and election law scholars testified on legislation introduced by Senator ... Civil rights advocates and election law scholars testified on legislation introduced by Senator Charles Schumer that imposes criminal penalties on deceptive practices and voter intimidation in federal elections. Some of the issues they discussed were the constitutionality of the bill and recent state voter identification laws. 11:37 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 33 min. Television and the Internet Representatives for broadcast, satellite, cable, and online companies testified on the adequacy of ... Representatives for broadcast, satellite, cable, and online companies testified on the adequacy of existing communication laws for meeting the demands of new technology. Among the issues covered in the hearing were the Cable Act of 1992's “must carry” rules, mobile TV, video content on wireless devices, and innovations such as the Dish Network’s auto-hop, which allows the consumer to skip commercials.
10:56 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 35 min. Supreme Court Ruling on Affordable Care Act Panelists talked about the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, the ... Panelists talked about the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. The three panelists, all of whom oppose the legislation, discussed the role of government in health care, constitutional issues, tax issues, and the 2012 elections. They responded to questions from the audience. 3:05 pm CT Approx. 31 min. President Obama Campaign Event with Caroline Kennedy Caroline Kennedy; Unidentified Speaker Caroline Kennedy talked about her support for President Obama and the similarities between her ... Caroline Kennedy talked about her support for President Obama and the similarities between her father’s 1960 election and the 2012 campaign. 3:02 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Housing Appraisal Industry Witnesses testified on proposals to improve oversight, regulation, and enforcement of the housing ... Witnesses testified on proposals to improve oversight, regulation, and enforcement of the housing appraisal process. Among the topics addressed were the implementation of new financial service regulations under the Dodd-Frank law, appraisal fraud, the role of state regulators, and oversight of the appraisal process at the local level.
12:34 pm CT Approx. 30 min. U.S. v. Henry The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Henry. The case involves ... The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in U.S. v. Henry. The case involves the issue of whether or not the Supreme Court’s 2008 District of Columbia v. Heller decision on an individual right to bear arms extends to owning a homemade machine gun. 3:39 pm CT Approx. 56 min. Leon Panetta on Global Partnership and Policy Leon Panetta gave the fifth annual Dean Acheson lecture at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In ... Leon Panetta gave the fifth annual Dean Acheson lecture at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In his remarks he said the military planed to deploy Army units to build international partnerships and to strengthen security capabilities with nations around the world. He talked about a new defense strategy that focused on placing a greater emphasis on building capability of other nations to help meet security challenges in the future. He also spoke about the need for the Defense Department to invest in future capabilities, such as cyber security, unmanned systems, and space. 4:20 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. Law of the Sea Treaty Business leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international ... Business leaders testified on the United Nations Law of the Sea Treaty, an international convention that sets rules for under- and over-sea travel and commerce.
1:05 pm CT Approx. 4 min. Vice President Biden Remarks on Education Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance ... Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. 
Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration’s education efforts. 		4:37 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Supreme Court Health Care Decision Legal experts talked about the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, ... Legal experts talked about the Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. The three panelists, all of whom oppose the legislation, discussed the role of government in health care, constitutional issues, tax issues, and the 2012 elections. They responded to questions from the audience. 6:21 pm CT Approx. 4 min. Vice President Biden Remarks on Education Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance ... Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. 
Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration’s education efforts.
1:13 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. National Security and the 2012 Elections David Schanzer; Unidentified Speaker David Schanzer, a former attorney in the Justice and Defense Departments, talked about the issue ... David Schanzer, a former attorney in the Justice and Defense Departments, talked about the issue of national security in n the 2012 election and past presidential election. 6:10 pm CT Approx. 49 min. Mobile Payment Technology Witnesses testified about mobile payment services and the adequacy of current regulatory structure ... Witnesses testified about mobile payment services and the adequacy of current regulatory structure to provide protection to consumers who use the services. 6:27 pm CT Approx. 31 min. President Obama Campaign Event with Caroline Kennedy Caroline Kennedy; Unidentified Speaker Caroline Kennedy talked about her support for President Obama and the similarities between her ... Caroline Kennedy talked about her support for President Obama and the similarities between her father’s 1960 election and the 2012 campaign.
2:40 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Afghanistan War Transition Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron ... Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron Neumann in his remarks said that the U.S. is hurting its own cause by not projecting “an image of steadiness” in the country. Alex Thier presented a long list of accomplishments in Afghanistan, including improvements in education, energy and health. The program includes questions from audience members. 7:00 pm CT Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on The Presidents Club Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, ... Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, especially each president’s relationships during his term in office with his predecessors. The authors argued that the “world’s most exclusive fraternity” is often marked by shifting allegiances as one week’s supporter is the next week’s critic, yet they provide support for each other for the sake of the country. The authors showed slides during their presentation and also responded to questions from members of the audience. 7:00 pm CT Approx. 56 min. Francis O'Brien Oral History Interview, Part 1 Timothy Naftali; Francis O'Brien; Unidentified Speaker Next . . . An oral history interview that provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment ... Next . . . An oral history interview that provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment inquiry. With the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in approaching on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. A selection of these interviews will be televised for the first time on American History TV this June. Over the next hour, we’ll hear from Francis O’Brien, chief of staff to Congressman Peter Rodino, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 1974. Mr. O’Brien describes the work and internal politics of the Judiciary committee impeachment staff, including the surprising search for a Special Counsel to lead the inquiry.
4:15 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. Investigative Journalism Four award-winning investigative journalists talked about their experiences and how they ... Four award-winning investigative journalists talked about their experiences and how they circumvented safeguards surrounding sensitive subjects. They also focused on recent stories they had covered and the process of investigative journalism. They responded to questions from the audience in the Kumble Theater.
The panelists at The Annual George Polk Seminar: Getting the Unforgettable Story, were four of the journalists who were awarded the 2011 George Polk Awards in Journalism. 		8:02 pm CT Approx. 45 min. Book Discussion on Selecting a President Eleanor Clift; David Cohen; Unidentified Speaker Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the ... Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the United States is elected and reports that, although campaigns have modernized, the electoral system has remained relatively unchanged since the 18th century. The book is part of a civics series designed for high school seniors and college freshman. Eleanor Clift responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. 7:59 pm CT Approx. 59 min. Francis O'Brien Oral History Interview, Part 2 Timothy Naftali; Francis O'Brien; Unidentified Speaker An oral history interview with Francis O’Brien provides a new look into the Nixon ... An oral history interview with Francis O’Brien provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment inquiry. With the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in approaching on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. A selection of these interviews will be televised for the first time on American History TV this June. Francis O’Brien, chief of staff to Congressman Peter Rodino, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 describes the work and internal politics of the Judiciary committee impeachment staff, including the surprising search for a Special Counsel to lead the inquiry.
5:52 pm CT Approx. 4 min. Vice President Biden Remarks on Education Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance ... Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. 
Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration’s education efforts. 		8:51 pm CT Approx. 53 min. Book Discussion on Almost President Scott Farris; Unidentified Speaker Scott Farris presents a history of men who ran for the U.S. presidency and lost. The author ... Scott Farris presents a history of men who ran for the U.S. presidency and lost. The author examines why each candidate failed and posits that the loser often infused new ideas and presented their respective political party the opportunity to re-imagine their platform and so may have had more of an impact on American history than the men who actually won. Scott Farris responded to questions from members of the audience at Rediscovered Books in Boise, Idaho. This presentation was part of the spring event of the Political Science Alumni Association of Boise State University. 9:00 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Bernard Nussbaum Oral History Interview, Part 1 Timothy Naftali; Bernard Nussbaum; Unidentified Speaker To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Bernard Nussbaum discussed his involvement ... To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Bernard Nussbaum discussed his involvement in the impeachment charges against Nixon following the scandal. Bernard Nussbaum was a senior member of the staff advising the House Judiciary Committee on the impeachment. He went on to serve as Counsel to the President of the United States under the Clinton administration. This is the first of two parts and is about one hour.
5:57 pm CT Approx. 17 min. Role of Teachers Unions in Education Reform Unidentified Speaker; Dennis Van Roekel Dennis Van Roekel talked about the role of the teachers union in education reform. Dennis Van Roekel talked about the role of the teachers union in education reform. 9:48 pm CT Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on The Presidents Club Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, ... Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, especially each president’s relationships during his term in office with his predecessors. The authors argued that the “world’s most exclusive fraternity” is often marked by shifting allegiances as one week’s supporter is the next week’s critic, yet they provide support for each other for the sake of the country. The authors showed slides during their presentation and also responded to questions from members of the audience. 10:10 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Bernard Nussbaum Oral History Interview, Part 2 Timothy Naftali; Bernard Nussbaum; Unidentified Speaker To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon ... To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. This is the first time that many of these individuals have spoken for the record about the work and inner politics of the impeachment inquiry. A Bernard Nussbaum served as a senior member of the staff advising the House Judiciary Committee on impeachment. He worked alongside future First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - and later served as Counsel to the President of the United States in the Clinton Administration. This is the second of two parts and is about one hour.
6:18 pm CT Approx. 40 min. Deutsche Welle Foreign News Bureau Mio Soric; Unidentified Speaker; Libby Casey Mio Soric talked about Deutsche Welle’s (Germany) news network in the United States, and he ... Mio Soric talked about Deutsche Welle’s (Germany) news network in the United States, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the types of stories the network covers, differences between German and American coverage of subjects such as global climate change, and the role of the U.S. in creating Deutsche Welle. A clip was shown of Deutsche Welle coverage of reactions to the Supreme Court health care law decision.
This was the second of a five-day “Washington Journal” series on foreign news operations in the United States. The program identification numbers for the other parts are 306872-5 (Al Jazeera English), 306915-6 (Voice of America), 306916-5 (China Central Television), and 306934-5 (BBC America). 		10:49 pm CT Approx. 45 min. Book Discussion on Selecting a President Eleanor Clift; David Cohen; Unidentified Speaker Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the ... Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the United States is elected and reports that, although campaigns have modernized, the electoral system has remained relatively unchanged since the 18th century. The book is part of a civics series designed for high school seniors and college freshman. Eleanor Clift responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. 11:21 pm CT Approx. 56 min. Francis O'Brien Oral History Interview, Part 1 Timothy Naftali; Francis O'Brien; Unidentified Speaker Next . . . An oral history interview that provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment ... Next . . . An oral history interview that provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment inquiry. With the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in approaching on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. A selection of these interviews will be televised for the first time on American History TV this June. Over the next hour, we’ll hear from Francis O’Brien, chief of staff to Congressman Peter Rodino, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 1974. Mr. O’Brien describes the work and internal politics of the Judiciary committee impeachment staff, including the surprising search for a Special Counsel to lead the inquiry.
7:00 pm CT Approx. 40 min. Vice President Biden Remarks on Education Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance ... Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. 
Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration’s education efforts. 		11:38 pm CT Approx. 53 min. Book Discussion on Almost President Scott Farris; Unidentified Speaker Scott Farris presents a history of men who ran for the U.S. presidency and lost. The author ... Scott Farris presents a history of men who ran for the U.S. presidency and lost. The author examines why each candidate failed and posits that the loser often infused new ideas and presented their respective political party the opportunity to re-imagine their platform and so may have had more of an impact on American history than the men who actually won. Scott Farris responded to questions from members of the audience at Rediscovered Books in Boise, Idaho. This presentation was part of the spring event of the Political Science Alumni Association of Boise State University. 12:19 am CT Approx. 59 min. Francis O'Brien Oral History Interview, Part 2 Timothy Naftali; Francis O'Brien; Unidentified Speaker An oral history interview with Francis O’Brien provides a new look into the Nixon ... An oral history interview with Francis O’Brien provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment inquiry. With the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in approaching on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. A selection of these interviews will be televised for the first time on American History TV this June. Francis O’Brien, chief of staff to Congressman Peter Rodino, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 describes the work and internal politics of the Judiciary committee impeachment staff, including the surprising search for a Special Counsel to lead the inquiry.
7:45 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Supreme Court Term Review Supreme Court reporters reviewed the 2011-12 term. Among the topics they covered were the ... Supreme Court reporters reviewed the 2011-12 term. Among the topics they covered were the consistency of the justices on First Amendment issues, rulings against the government in life sentences for juveniles, allowing police to track someone by global positioning systems, and plea bargaining cases. They discussed the Affordable Care Act ruling, the health care law, at length. Of Chief Justice Roberts' vote on health care, David Savage said, “...eight of the nine voted as you would have guessed.... Only one justice voted in a way that you wouldn’t have guessed....It seems to me the last person you ought to say that made a decision that’s political is John Roberts.” 12:35 am CT Approx. 58 min. Book Discussion on The Presidents Club Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, ... Michael Duffy and Nancy Gibbs discussed the relationships among the last 13 former presidents, especially each president’s relationships during his term in office with his predecessors. The authors argued that the “world’s most exclusive fraternity” is often marked by shifting allegiances as one week’s supporter is the next week’s critic, yet they provide support for each other for the sake of the country. The authors showed slides during their presentation and also responded to questions from members of the audience. 1:20 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Bernard Nussbaum Oral History Interview, Part 1 Timothy Naftali; Bernard Nussbaum; Unidentified Speaker To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Bernard Nussbaum discussed his involvement ... To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in, Bernard Nussbaum discussed his involvement in the impeachment charges against Nixon following the scandal. Bernard Nussbaum was a senior member of the staff advising the House Judiciary Committee on the impeachment. He went on to serve as Counsel to the President of the United States under the Clinton administration. This is the first of two parts and is about one hour.
9:20 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Afghanistan War Transition Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron ... Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron Neumann in his remarks said that the U.S. is hurting its own cause by not projecting “an image of steadiness” in the country. Alex Thier presented a long list of accomplishments in Afghanistan, including improvements in education, energy and health. The program includes questions from audience members. 1:37 am CT Approx. 45 min. Book Discussion on Selecting a President Eleanor Clift; David Cohen; Unidentified Speaker Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the ... Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for Newsweek, explains the way the president of the United States is elected and reports that, although campaigns have modernized, the electoral system has remained relatively unchanged since the 18th century. The book is part of a civics series designed for high school seniors and college freshman. Eleanor Clift responded to questions from members of the audience at Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C. 2:30 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Bernard Nussbaum Oral History Interview, Part 2 Timothy Naftali; Bernard Nussbaum; Unidentified Speaker To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon ... To mark the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. This is the first time that many of these individuals have spoken for the record about the work and inner politics of the impeachment inquiry. A Bernard Nussbaum served as a senior member of the staff advising the House Judiciary Committee on impeachment. He worked alongside future First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton - and later served as Counsel to the President of the United States in the Clinton Administration. This is the second of two parts and is about one hour.
10:53 pm CT Approx. 40 min. Vice President Biden Remarks on Education Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance ... Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. 
Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration’s education efforts. 		2:25 am CT Approx. 53 min. Book Discussion on Almost President Scott Farris; Unidentified Speaker Scott Farris presents a history of men who ran for the U.S. presidency and lost. The author ... Scott Farris presents a history of men who ran for the U.S. presidency and lost. The author examines why each candidate failed and posits that the loser often infused new ideas and presented their respective political party the opportunity to re-imagine their platform and so may have had more of an impact on American history than the men who actually won. Scott Farris responded to questions from members of the audience at Rediscovered Books in Boise, Idaho. This presentation was part of the spring event of the Political Science Alumni Association of Boise State University. 3:41 am CT Approx. 56 min. Francis O'Brien Oral History Interview, Part 1 Timothy Naftali; Francis O'Brien; Unidentified Speaker Next . . . An oral history interview that provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment ... Next . . . An oral history interview that provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment inquiry. With the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in approaching on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. A selection of these interviews will be televised for the first time on American History TV this June. Over the next hour, we’ll hear from Francis O’Brien, chief of staff to Congressman Peter Rodino, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 1974. Mr. O’Brien describes the work and internal politics of the Judiciary committee impeachment staff, including the surprising search for a Special Counsel to lead the inquiry.
11:38 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Supreme Court Term Review Supreme Court reporters reviewed the 2011-12 term. Among the topics they covered were the ... Supreme Court reporters reviewed the 2011-12 term. Among the topics they covered were the consistency of the justices on First Amendment issues, rulings against the government in life sentences for juveniles, allowing police to track someone by global positioning systems, and plea bargaining cases. They discussed the Affordable Care Act ruling, the health care law, at length. Of Chief Justice Roberts' vote on health care, David Savage said, “...eight of the nine voted as you would have guessed.... Only one justice voted in a way that you wouldn’t have guessed....It seems to me the last person you ought to say that made a decision that’s political is John Roberts.” 3:21 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Political Party System Reform Participants spoke about independent political movements, the challenges of being an unaffiliated ... Participants spoke about independent political movements, the challenges of being an unaffiliated candidate, and the two-party system of American politics. Among the topics they addressed were independent voter demographics, the history of independent movements, and recent levels of partisanship in Washington. They responded to questions from the audience. 4:40 am CT Approx. 59 min. Francis O'Brien Oral History Interview, Part 2 Timothy Naftali; Francis O'Brien; Unidentified Speaker An oral history interview with Francis O’Brien provides a new look into the Nixon ... An oral history interview with Francis O’Brien provides a new look into the Nixon impeachment inquiry. With the 40th anniversary of the Watergate break-in approaching on June 17th, the Richard Nixon Presidential Library released interviews with key staff charged with investigating whether there were grounds to impeach President Nixon. A selection of these interviews will be televised for the first time on American History TV this June. Francis O’Brien, chief of staff to Congressman Peter Rodino, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 1974 describes the work and internal politics of the Judiciary committee impeachment staff, including the surprising search for a Special Counsel to lead the inquiry.
1:12 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Afghanistan War Transition Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron ... Panelists talked about about the complexities of development objectives in Afghanistan. Ron Neumann in his remarks said that the U.S. is hurting its own cause by not projecting “an image of steadiness” in the country. Alex Thier presented a long list of accomplishments in Afghanistan, including improvements in education, energy and health. The program includes questions from audience members. 5:41 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Turkey and the Middle East, Panel 3 Panelists talked about Turkey’s relations with countries in the Middle East, focusing on ... Panelists talked about Turkey’s relations with countries in the Middle East, focusing on relations with Iraq, Israel, Syria and Iran. They responded to questions from the audience.
2:45 am CT Approx. 52 min. Impact of European Debt Crisis on the British Economy David Cameron; Unidentified Speaker Prime Minister Cameron answered questions on the impact the European debt crisis has had on the ... Prime Minister Cameron answered questions on the impact the European debt crisis has had on the British economy. Much of the hearing centered on the reasons the United Kingdom never joined the euro and the benefits of being in the single market (European Union).
3:41 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. Supreme Court Term Review Supreme Court reporters reviewed the 2011-12 term. Among the topics they covered were the ... Supreme Court reporters reviewed the 2011-12 term. Among the topics they covered were the consistency of the justices on First Amendment issues, rulings against the government in life sentences for juveniles, allowing police to track someone by global positioning systems, and plea bargaining cases. They discussed the Affordable Care Act ruling, the health care law, at length. Of Chief Justice Roberts' vote on health care, David Savage said, “...eight of the nine voted as you would have guessed.... Only one justice voted in a way that you wouldn’t have guessed....It seems to me the last person you ought to say that made a decision that’s political is John Roberts.”
5:16 am CT Approx. 41 min. Vice President Biden Remarks on Education Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance ... Vice President Biden talked at the National Education Association conference about the importance of education and teachers. In his speech he criticized Mitt Romney and other Republicans for their education policies. 
Jill Biden, who introduced the vice president, talked about her career in community college instruction and the Obama administration’s education efforts.