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6:00 am CT Approx. 47 min. LIVE Open Phones Shane Goldmacher; Unidentified Speaker; Greta Brawner Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on tax increases and/or spending cuts to avoid ... Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on tax increases and/or spending cuts to avoid sequestration budget cuts. "Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. They were originally to happen on January 1, 2013, but were delayed until March 1, 2013.
National Journal correspondent Shane Goldmacher spoke by phone about allegations involving Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), including involvement with prostitutes, and intervention with federal agencies on behalf of friend and campaign donor Salomon Melgen, who was under investigation for health care fraud. Senator Menendez was also facing a Senate ethics inquiry about two free trips he took in 2010 on Melgen’s private plane. 		5:00 am CT Approx. 59 min. 5:00 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 59 min. History in the Digital Age Panelists at the American Historical Association’s annual conference in New Orleans talked ... Panelists at the American Historical Association’s annual conference in New Orleans talked about how the Internet, YouTube, and Twitter have changed the way historians present their material to the public.
6:50 am CT Approx. 44 min. LIVE Gun Control and Immigration Reform Amy Walter talked about the congressional politics of gun control and immigration reform, and she ... Amy Walter talked about the congressional politics of gun control and immigration reform, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the 2014 Senate elections and the varying factors contributing to congressional Republican and Democrats' stances on gun control, the 1994 assault weapons ban, and voter demographics.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. 		6:00 am CT Approx. 56 min. 7:01 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min. Manufacturing and Immigration Senators Michael Bennett (D-CO), John McCain (R-AZ), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talked with Steve ... Senators Michael Bennett (D-CO), John McCain (R-AZ), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) talked with Steve Clemons about the effects of immigration reform on the manufacturing industry, job creation, and economic growth. Topics included guest worker visas, biometric worker verification systems, and allowing students who attain college degrees in the U.S. to stay in the country after graduation. The senators also answered questions from the audience.
“Manufacturing & Jobs in the Next American Economy: Post-Partisan Viewpoints on Immigration” was part of the Atlantic Live’s “Manufacturing’s Next Chapter” conference held at the Newseum Knight Conference Center.
7:36 am CT Approx. 43 min. LIVE Youth Vote and Civic Engagement Abby Kiesa talked about her Center for Information and Research for Civic Learning and ... Abby Kiesa talked about her Center for Information and Research for Civic Learning and Engagement’s (CIRCLE) report on the level of civic activity and community engagement of “millenials,” the generation of Americans born between 1984-1995. The report highlighted the diverse ways in which these voters were taking action both online and offline, in their communities, and across different regions of the country. She responded to viewer calls and electronic communications, and to questions from Taylor High School students in North Bend, Ohio.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program. 		7:00 am CT Approx. 25 min. 8:10 am CT Approx. 38 min. Delaware State of the State Jack Markell Governor Jack Markell (D) gave his annual state of the state address. Governor Jack Markell (D) gave his annual state of the state address.
8:21 am CT Approx. 38 min. LIVE Afghanistan Reconstruction Greta Brawner; John Sopko; Unidentified Speaker John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction ... John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report on Afghanistan reconstruction, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to the findings in the report, approximately $87 billion had been spent since 2002. He also talked about how the money gets spent, what’s been accomplished with it, and concerns over waste, fraud, and abuse.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. 		7:27 am CT Approx. 32 min. 8:52 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. Government Waste, Part 1 Non-governmental organization representatives testified on ways the government could reduce ... Non-governmental organization representatives testified on ways the government could reduce spending by identifying fraud, abuse and redundancy. Among the topics addressed were federal enforcement powers and operations, instances where inspectors had identified mismanagement of government programs, and government contracting practices.
9:02 am CT Approx. 53 min. Town Hall with Senator Ben Cardin Benjamin Cardin; Francis Collins; Unidentified Speaker Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke with federal workers at the National Institutes of Health in ... Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) spoke with federal workers at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland about looming budget cuts through the sequestration process. Sen. Cardin said that it was “unlikely” that an alternative to the severe budget cuts called for in sequestration would be avoided before the March 1st deadline. Sequestration calls for across-the board cuts to government agencies totaling $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years, with $1.6 billion coming out of the NIH budget. 
Sen. Cardin told NIH employees to “put a face on and personalize what you do” saying that people are not attacking federal workers but government. 		8:02 am CT Approx. 43 min. LIVE 10:15 am CT Approx. 52 min. Government Waste, Part 2 Non-governmental organization representatives testified on ways the government could reduce ... Non-governmental organization representatives testified on ways the government could reduce spending by identifying fraud, abuse and redundancy.*Among the topics addressed were federal enforcement powers and operations, instances where inspectors had identified mismanagement of government programs, and government contracting practices.
9:58 am CT Approx. 53 min. Manufacturing and Technology Panelists talked about the evolution of manufacturing through technological advances. Some of ... Panelists talked about the evolution of manufacturing through technological advances. Some of the topics they discussed were 3-D printing, the cost of developing new manufacturing technologies, and the measurement of manufacturing outfit.
“Designing the Future: The Effects of Technology on Industry” was part of the Atlantic Live’s “Manufacturing’s Next Chapter” conference held at the Newseum Knight Conference Center. 		8:48 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. 11:10 am CT Approx. 20 min. Senator Ron Wyden on Global Internet Ronald Wyden Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) talked about ways to promote technological advances and economic growth ... Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) talked about ways to promote technological advances and economic growth through a free and open global Internet.
This was part of the Innovation Policy Summit held during the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas. 
10:56 am CT Approx. 51 min. Advanced Manufacturing Panelists talked about ways to strengthen the manufacturing sector. Some of their suggestions ... Panelists talked about ways to strengthen the manufacturing sector. Some of their suggestions included improving negative attitudes toward manufacturing jobs, better education, and targeting currency manipulation. The program included questions from audience members.
“What Advanced Manufacturing Requires to Keep Advancing” was part of the Atlantic Live’s “Manufacturing’s Next Chapter” conference held at the Newseum Knight Conference Center. 		10:20 am CT Approx. 38 min. 11:31 am CT Approx. 35 min. LIVE Financial Regulation Members of the American Enterprise Institute’s “Shadow Financial Regulatory ... Members of the American Enterprise Institute’s “Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee” talked about suggestions for improving financial regulations on home mortgage lending and bank capital requirements. They also responded to questions from the audience.
The “Shadow Financial Regulatory Committee” met periodically to discuss timely issues such as new rules on home mortgages, global financial market,s and the latest enforcement efforts by regulatory agencies.
11:51 am CT Approx. 47 min. Farewell Ceremony for Secretary Leon Panetta President Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey paid tribute to ... President Obama and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Martin Dempsey paid tribute to outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta. The ceremony included members from all of the U.S. Armed Forces as well as performances by the U.S. Army Band. 10:59 am CT Approx. 17 min. 12:09 pm CT Approx. 37 min. Afghanistan Reconstruction Greta Brawner; John Sopko; Unidentified Speaker John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction ... John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report on Afghanistan reconstruction, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to the findings in the report, approximately $87 billion had been spent since 2002. He also talked about how the money gets spent, what’s been accomplished with it, and concerns over waste, fraud, and abuse.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.
12:38 pm CT Approx. 32 min. LIVE Debt Reduction and Federal Budget A bipartisan group of former U.S. Senate and House Budget Committee chairs and other members urged ... A bipartisan group of former U.S. Senate and House Budget Committee chairs and other members urged President Obama and congressional leaders to come together on a comprehensive plan to address the national debt. They also responded to questions from reporters. 11:17 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. LIVE 12:47 pm CT Approx. 25 min. LIVE Medal of Honor Ceremony President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton ... President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Sergeant Romesha was honored for his actions during an October 3, 2009, battle with the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, during which eight American soldiers were killed and 24 others were wounded.
In remarks President Obama said U.S. troops should never again be asked to “defend the indefensible,” a reference to Sergeant Romesha’s outpost, which was positioned at the bottom of a valley, making it vulnerable to attack.
1:14 pm CT Approx. 42 min. Sequestration Spending Cuts Defense and non-defense group representatives spoke to reporters about upcoming sequestration ... Defense and non-defense group representatives spoke to reporters about upcoming sequestration automatic spending cuts. They warned of the negative effects of these cuts to defense, education, and research and urged political leaders to come to a solution.
Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. They were originally to happen on January 1, 2013, but were rdelayed until March 1, 2013. 		12:59 pm CT Approx. 4 hr. 41 min. LIVE 1:14 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 23 min. Federal Income Tax Panelists talked about the history of the federal income tax, which was enabled by the ... Panelists talked about the history of the federal income tax, which was enabled by the ratification of the Sixteenth Amendment one hundred years previously. They also discussed proposals for replacing and changing the income tax system.
“Happy Anniversary? 100 Years of the Federal Income Tax” was a forum at the Urban Institute.
1:57 pm CT Approx. 2 min. Secretary of Defense Nomination Hearing, Part 1 Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the ... Former Senator Chuck Hagel testified on his nomination to be secretary of defense. Among the topics he addressed were military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, his opinions and votes on military operations, U.S. relations with Israel, projected Defense Department budget cuts, service by openly gay and lesbian personnel, Iranian nuclear development programs, and future roles for the U.S. military.
He was introduced at the hearing by former Senators John Warner (R-VA) and Sam Nunn (D-NC). 		5:42 pm CT Approx. 43 min. 2:43 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min. Debate on Same Sex Marriage Bill Members of Parliament debated a measure legalizing same-sex marriage in Great Britain. Members of Parliament debated a measure legalizing same-sex marriage in Great Britain.
2:03 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 17 min. Future of the European Union French President Francois Hollande spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on the ... French President Francois Hollande spoke at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France on the future of the European Union. He also answered questions from European party leaders. 6:28 pm CT Approx. 31 min. 4:16 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 43 min. No Child Left Behind Waivers Secretary Arne Duncan and state education officials testified on the reforms implemented under ... Secretary Arne Duncan and state education officials testified on the reforms implemented under “No Child Left Behind” (NCLB) state flexibility waivers. Kentucky Education Commissioner Holliday also said that the automatic sequestration spending cuts would deeply affect his state’s schools, students, and teachers through loss of jobs and services. 
NCLB was an education program passed during the George W. Bush administration.
“Sequestration,” a legal procedure in which every federal agency has the same percentage of its budget taken back in order to cut deficit spending, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011 and scheduled to happen on March 1, 2013.
4:26 pm CT Approx. 25 min. Medal of Honor Ceremony President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton ... President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Sergeant Romesha was honored for his actions during an October 3, 2009, battle with the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, during which eight American soldiers were killed and 24 others were wounded.
In remarks President Obama said U.S. troops should never again be asked to “defend the indefensible,” a reference to Sergeant Romesha’s outpost, which was positioned at the bottom of a valley, making it vulnerable to attack. 		7:00 pm CT Approx. 25 min. 7:02 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. U.S. and European Economy Matthias Machnig; Richard Trumka; Janet Yellen Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and Matthias Machnig, ... Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and Matthias Machnig, minister of economy for the German Federal State of Thuringia, discussed the U.S. and European economies and their relationships. Ms. Yellen focused on factors contributing to a weak U.S. economic recovery, unemployment, and Federal Reserve monetary policy. Minister Machnig discussed the Eurozone financial crisis, major challenges of the European economy, and the impact of environmental and industrial policies on full employment and prosperity.
“Restoring Shared Prosperity and Full Employment” wsa the luncheon program of the “Trans-Atlantic Agenda for Shared Prosperity” economic summit held by the AFL-CIO with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) of the Hans Boeckler Foundation at the AFL-CIO headquarters.
4:51 pm CT Approx. 4 min. Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha on Medal of Honor Dan Murphy; Clinton Romesha Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor ... Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor from President Obama for his actions during an October 3, 2009, attack on Combat Outpost Keating in the Afghanistan mountains near the Pakistan border. 7:29 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 43 min. 8:33 pm CT Approx. 2 hr. 17 min. Federal Housing Administration Financial Condition Witnesses testified on the financial health of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the ... Witnesses testified on the financial health of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the government’s proper role in home mortgage finance.
4:58 pm CT Approx. 38 min. Afghanistan Reconstruction Greta Brawner; John Sopko; Unidentified Speaker John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction ... John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report on Afghanistan reconstruction, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to the findings in the report, approximately $87 billion had been spent since 2002. He also talked about how the money gets spent, what’s been accomplished with it, and concerns over waste, fraud, and abuse.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. 		9:17 pm CT Approx. 6 min. 10:53 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. Public Health Effects of State Marijuana Laws Panelists talked about the public health effects of Colorado and Washington state’s ... Panelists talked about the public health effects of Colorado and Washington state’s marijuana laws and lessons learned from alcohol and tobacco regulations. Health policy professors as well as economists and behavioral scientists talked about the restrictions on the use, sale, and advertising of marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco.
Alexander Wagenaar and Rebecca Collins participated by telephone.
5:38 pm CT Approx. 6 min. Senate Minority Leader McConnell on the State of the Union Senate Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the next day’s State of the Union ... Senate Minority Leader McConnell spoke about the next day’s State of the Union address. He urged the president to address the consequences of “Obamacare” (the Affordable Care Act) and of the budget sequestrations that would come into effect March 1, 2013, if alternative legislation was not passed. 9:23 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. 12:45 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 29 min. U.S. and European Economy Matthias Machnig; Richard Trumka; Janet Yellen Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and Matthias Machnig, ... Janet Yellen, vice chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and Matthias Machnig, minister of economy for the German Federal State of Thuringia, discussed the U.S. and European economies and their relationships. Ms. Yellen focused on factors contributing to a weak U.S. economic recovery, unemployment, and Federal Reserve monetary policy. Minister Machnig discussed the Eurozone financial crisis, major challenges of the European economy, and the impact of environmental and industrial policies on full employment and prosperity.
“Restoring Shared Prosperity and Full Employment” wsa the luncheon program of the “Trans-Atlantic Agenda for Shared Prosperity” economic summit held by the AFL-CIO with the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) of the Hans Boeckler Foundation at the AFL-CIO headquarters.
5:45 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. British Prime Minister Cameron on European Union Summit Prime Minister David Cameron reported on his meetings with European Union leaders on a seven-year ... Prime Minister David Cameron reported on his meetings with European Union leaders on a seven-year budget cut deal. He told lawmakers this the agreement was a “good deal for Britain.” 11:06 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 20 min. 2:17 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 17 min. Federal Housing Administration Financial Condition Witnesses testified on the financial health of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the ... Witnesses testified on the financial health of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and the government’s proper role in home mortgage finance.
7:01 pm CT Approx. 25 min. Medal of Honor Ceremony President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton ... President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Sergeant Romesha was honored for his actions during an October 3, 2009, battle with the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, during which eight American soldiers were killed and 24 others were wounded.
In remarks President Obama said U.S. troops should never again be asked to “defend the indefensible,” a reference to Sergeant Romesha’s outpost, which was positioned at the bottom of a valley, making it vulnerable to attack. 		12:26 am CT Approx. 52 min. 4:36 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. Public Health Effects of State Marijuana Laws Panelists talked about the public health effects of Colorado and Washington state’s ... Panelists talked about the public health effects of Colorado and Washington state’s marijuana laws and lessons learned from alcohol and tobacco regulations. Health policy professors as well as economists and behavioral scientists talked about the restrictions on the use, sale, and advertising of marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco.
Alexander Wagenaar and Rebecca Collins participated by telephone.
7:27 pm CT Approx. 4 min. Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha on Medal of Honor Dan Murphy; Clinton Romesha Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor ... Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor from President Obama for his actions during an October 3, 2009, attack on Combat Outpost Keating in the Afghanistan mountains near the Pakistan border. 1:22 am CT Approx. 6 min.
7:32 pm CT Approx. 38 min. Afghanistan Reconstruction Greta Brawner; John Sopko; Unidentified Speaker John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction ... John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report on Afghanistan reconstruction, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to the findings in the report, approximately $87 billion had been spent since 2002. He also talked about how the money gets spent, what’s been accomplished with it, and concerns over waste, fraud, and abuse.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost. 		1:28 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 38 min.
8:12 pm CT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Journalism and Social Media Chris Hughes; Alex Jones Chris Hughes discussed digital journalism and trends in social media. The co-founder of ... Chris Hughes discussed digital journalism and trends in social media. The co-founder of Facebook, he recently purchased The New Republic. He talked about his vision for the company and how to better engage an online audience. He said that there was a surfeit of opinion pieces available, and called for dialogue rather than provocative writing. He was interviewed by Alex Jones and responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Changing Media Landscape: Smart News in the Age of Social Media” was held at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. 		3:10 am CT Approx. 56 min.
9:16 pm CT Approx. 31 min. Debt Reduction and Federal Budget A bipartisan group of former U.S. Senate and House Budget Committee chairs and other members urged ... A bipartisan group of former U.S. Senate and House Budget Committee chairs and other members urged President Obama and congressional leaders to come together on a comprehensive plan to address the national debt. They also responded to questions from reporters. 4:08 am CT Approx. 53 min.
9:47 pm CT Approx. 43 min. Sequestration Spending Cuts Defense and non-defense group representatives spoke to reporters about upcoming sequestration ... Defense and non-defense group representatives spoke to reporters about upcoming sequestration automatic spending cuts. They warned of the negative effects of these cuts to defense, education, and research and urged political leaders to come to a solution.
Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. They were originally to happen on January 1, 2013, but were rdelayed until March 1, 2013. 		5:04 am CT Approx. 2 hr. 18 min.
10:33 pm CT Approx. 26 min. Oregon State of the State Address John Kitzhaber Governor John Kitzhaber (D) gave his annual state of the state address. Governor John Kitzhaber (D) gave his annual state of the state address.
11:01 pm CT Approx. 25 min. Medal of Honor Ceremony President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton ... President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Sergeant Romesha was honored for his actions during an October 3, 2009, battle with the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, during which eight American soldiers were killed and 24 others were wounded.
In remarks President Obama said U.S. troops should never again be asked to “defend the indefensible,” a reference to Sergeant Romesha’s outpost, which was positioned at the bottom of a valley, making it vulnerable to attack.
11:26 pm CT Approx. 4 min. Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha on Medal of Honor Dan Murphy; Clinton Romesha Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor ... Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor from President Obama for his actions during an October 3, 2009, attack on Combat Outpost Keating in the Afghanistan mountains near the Pakistan border.
11:32 pm CT Approx. 38 min. Afghanistan Reconstruction Greta Brawner; John Sopko; Unidentified Speaker John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction ... John Sopko talked about his Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction report on Afghanistan reconstruction, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. According to the findings in the report, approximately $87 billion had been spent since 2002. He also talked about how the money gets spent, what’s been accomplished with it, and concerns over waste, fraud, and abuse.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.
12:13 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. Journalism and Social Media Chris Hughes; Alex Jones Chris Hughes discussed digital journalism and trends in social media. The co-founder of ... Chris Hughes discussed digital journalism and trends in social media. The co-founder of Facebook, he recently purchased The New Republic. He talked about his vision for the company and how to better engage an online audience. He said that there was a surfeit of opinion pieces available, and called for dialogue rather than provocative writing. He was interviewed by Alex Jones and responded to questions from members of the audience.
“The Changing Media Landscape: Smart News in the Age of Social Media” was held at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
1:15 am CT Approx. 31 min. Debt Reduction and Federal Budget A bipartisan group of former U.S. Senate and House Budget Committee chairs and other members urged ... A bipartisan group of former U.S. Senate and House Budget Committee chairs and other members urged President Obama and congressional leaders to come together on a comprehensive plan to address the national debt. They also responded to questions from reporters.
1:46 am CT Approx. 43 min. Sequestration Spending Cuts Defense and non-defense group representatives spoke to reporters about upcoming sequestration ... Defense and non-defense group representatives spoke to reporters about upcoming sequestration automatic spending cuts. They warned of the negative effects of these cuts to defense, education, and research and urged political leaders to come to a solution.
Sequestration," a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. They were originally to happen on January 1, 2013, but were rdelayed until March 1, 2013.
2:33 am CT Approx. 26 min. Oregon State of the State Address John Kitzhaber Governor John Kitzhaber (D) gave his annual state of the state address. Governor John Kitzhaber (D) gave his annual state of the state address.
3:01 am CT Approx. 51 min. British Prime Minister Cameron on European Union Summit Prime Minister David Cameron reported on his meetings with European Union leaders on a seven-year ... Prime Minister David Cameron reported on his meetings with European Union leaders on a seven-year budget cut deal. He told lawmakers this the agreement was a “good deal for Britain.”
3:55 am CT Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Economic Outlook The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly briefing on the outlook for the U.S. ... The U.S. Chamber of Commerce held its quarterly briefing on the outlook for the U.S. economy. Martin Regalia talked about recent gross domestic product (GDP) figures and policies the Obama administration and Congress should propose to help stimulate economic growth.
5:28 am CT Approx. 25 min. Medal of Honor Ceremony President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton ... President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha. Sergeant Romesha was honored for his actions during an October 3, 2009, battle with the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan, during which eight American soldiers were killed and 24 others were wounded.
In remarks President Obama said U.S. troops should never again be asked to “defend the indefensible,” a reference to Sergeant Romesha’s outpost, which was positioned at the bottom of a valley, making it vulnerable to attack.
5:54 am CT Approx. 4 min. Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha on Medal of Honor Dan Murphy; Clinton Romesha Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor ... Former Army Staff Sergeant Clinton Romesha spoke to reporters after he received a Medal of Honor from President Obama for his actions during an October 3, 2009, attack on Combat Outpost Keating in the Afghanistan mountains near the Pakistan border.