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5:00 am MT Approx. 49 min. LIVE Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines are open for viewer comments on the status of negotiations to avert impending ... Telephone lines are open for viewer comments on the status of negotiations to avert impending “fiscal cliff” tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
National Journal correspondent Nancy Cook also spoke by phone about the status of negotiations. 		4:07 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 17 min.
5:52 am MT Approx. 53 min. LIVE Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Stan Collender and Joshua Gordon talked about developments in negotiations between the White House ... Stan Collender and Joshua Gordon talked about developments in negotiations between the White House and Congress over the impending “fiscal cliff” tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. Topics included the odds of a deal and what could happen if no deal by the debt limit deadline, congressional dynamics, the possible Senate filibuster, Wall Street and market reaction, and effects on economic sectors. 5:25 am MT Approx. 20 min.
6:48 am MT Approx. 27 min. LIVE President Obama's Second-Term Cabinet David Jackson; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker David Jackson talked about President Obama’s Cabinet choices for his second term, and he ... David Jackson talked about President Obama’s Cabinet choices for his second term, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included possible Cabinet changes in his the departments of Defense, State, Treasury, and the Environmental Protection Agency; past nominations and confirmations; and Senate dynamics. 5:47 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min.
7:19 am MT Approx. 40 min. LIVE Future of Iraq Michael Gordon; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Michael Gordon talked about his book, The Endgame: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Iraq, ... Michael Gordon talked about his book, The Endgame: The Inside Story of the Struggle for Iraq, from George W. Bush to Barack Obama, Iraq’s future in the current Middle East political climate, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included lessons learned from the 8-year conflict in Iraq, the state of leadership and democracy in Iraq, sectarian conflicts and violence, oil, investment in the country, al-Qaida’s presence, and the effect of Syria’s civil war on the region. 6:55 am MT Approx. 3 min.
8:00 am MT Approx. 30 min. Newsmakers with Representative-Elect Luke Messer Representative-Elect Luke Messer (R-IN) talked about the 113th Congress and his priorities as the ... Representative-Elect Luke Messer (R-IN) talked about the 113th Congress and his priorities as the incoming Republican freshman class president. Mr. Messer spoke by video from Indianapolis. Topics included his involvement in the “fiscal cliff” discussions in the Republican Conference, his expectations for the 113th Congress, and the freshman class’s relationship with Speaker Boehner. After the interview the reporters in the C-SPAN studio discussed his responses.
“Fiscal cliff” referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. 		7:00 am MT Approx. 44 min.
8:32 am MT Approx. 30 min. Congressional Career of Senator Kent Conrad Kent Conrad; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) reflected on his career in Congress. Among the topics he addressed ... Senator Kent Conrad (D-ND) reflected on his career in Congress. Among the topics he addressed were the rise of partisan interests in the Senate, the role of lobbying in the political process, federal revenue and spending programs, and his plans for the future. 7:45 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min.
9:04 am MT Approx. 36 min. Senator Olympia Snowe Farewell Remarks Olympia Snowe Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) gave her farewell address to the Senate. Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME) gave her farewell address to the Senate. 8:51 am MT Approx. 6 min.
9:42 am MT Approx. 6 min. Senator Collins Tribute to Senator Snowe Susan Collins Susan Collins (R-ME) paid tribute to retiring Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). Susan Collins (R-ME) paid tribute to retiring Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME). 9:00 am MT Approx. 55 min.
9:49 am MT Approx. 44 min. Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Stan Collender and Joshua Gordon talked about developments in negotiations between the White House ... Stan Collender and Joshua Gordon talked about developments in negotiations between the White House and Congress over the impending “fiscal cliff” tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. Topics included the odds of a deal and what could happen if no deal by the debt limit deadline, congressional dynamics, the possible Senate filibuster, Wall Street and market reaction, and effects on economic sectors. 10:00 am MT Approx. 57 min.
10:35 am MT Approx. 1 min. President Obama on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Barack Obama President Obama appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday December 30, 2012. ... President Obama appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday December 30, 2012. He addressed the negotiations between the White House and Congress over the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
This is a portion of the interview. 		11:00 am MT Approx. 2 hr. 6 min. LIVE
10:37 am MT Approx. 31 min. Congressional Career of Representative Dan Burton Danny Burton; Susan Swain Retiring Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) reflected on his career in Congress. Among the ... Retiring Representative Dan Burton (R-IN) reflected on his career in Congress. Among the topics he addressed were ways in which partisanship had become a barrier to legislative action, his role in government oversight during the Clinton administration, his efforts on behalf of autism research and cures, and his personal reflections on life in office. 1:08 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min.
11:10 am MT Approx. 47 min. Representative Ron Paul Farewell Speech Ronald Paul; Unidentified Speaker Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) delivered his farewell address on the House floor. In his ... Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) delivered his farewell address on the House floor. In his remarks he criticized the U.S. government, politicians and special interests, calling for a return to policies that favored personal liberty, and said that the Constitution had failed to limit the scope of an authoritarian bureaucracy. 2:11 pm MT Approx. 3 min.
11:59 am MT Approx. 16 min. LIVE House Session, Part 1 The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a rare Sunday legislative session. The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a rare Sunday legislative session. 2:16 pm MT Approx. 52 min.
12:16 pm MT Approx. 42 min. LIVE Open Phones on Fiscal Cliff, Part 1 Lisa Mascaro; Bill Scanlan Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the negotiations between Congress and the White ... Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the negotiations between Congress and the White House on avoiding the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. Lisa Mascaro, the congressional reporter for Tribune Newspapers, also spoke via Skype about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations. Video clips from earlier in the day were shown of President Obama’s appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that morning, Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) on CNN’s “State of the Union,” and of Senate leaders Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Harry Reid (D-NV) in the U.S. Senate. 3:09 pm MT Approx. 5 min.
12:59 pm MT Approx. 53 min. Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Stan Collender and Joshua Gordon talked about developments in negotiations between the White House ... Stan Collender and Joshua Gordon talked about developments in negotiations between the White House and Congress over the impending “fiscal cliff” tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. Topics included the odds of a deal and what could happen if no deal by the debt limit deadline, congressional dynamics, the possible Senate filibuster, Wall Street and market reaction, and effects on economic sectors. 3:16 pm MT Approx. 32 min.
1:52 pm MT Approx. 9 min. LIVE Open Phones on Fiscal Cliff, Part 2 Bill Scanlan Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the negotiations between Congress and the White ... Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the negotiations between Congress and the White House on avoiding the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.*Also shown was a video of Lisa Mascaro, the congressional reporter for Tribune Newspapers, speaking via Skype earlier in the day about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations.  3:49 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. LIVE
2:01 pm MT Approx. 4 min. LIVE Senator Thune on Fiscal Cliff John Thune Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress ... Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress and the White House. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 5:30 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 28 min.
2:05 pm MT Approx. 16 min. LIVE Open Phones on Fiscal Cliff, Part 3 Bill Scanlan Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the negotiations between Congress and the White ... Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the negotiations between Congress and the White House on avoiding the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 7:00 pm MT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min.
2:22 pm MT Approx. 8 min. House Speeches on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke about negotiations to avoid the “fiscal ... Members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke about negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff,” impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. 8:02 pm MT Approx. 58 min.
2:31 pm MT Approx. 2 hr. 46 min. LIVE House Session, Part 2 The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. The U.S. House of Representatives convened for a legislative session. 9:00 pm MT Approx. 14 min.
5:18 pm MT Approx. 5 min. Chris Frates on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Chris Frates; Bill Scanlan National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal ... National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between the White House and Congress. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 9:15 pm MT Approx. 46 min.
5:23 pm MT Approx. 4 min. Senator Thune on Fiscal Cliff John Thune Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress ... Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress and the White House. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 10:00 pm MT Approx. 1 hr.
5:29 pm MT Approx. 16 min. Senator Boxer on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Barbara Boxer Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 11:05 pm MT Approx. 22 min.
5:47 pm MT Approx. 7 min. Senator Manchin on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Joe Manchin Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 11:28 pm MT Approx. 19 min.
5:55 pm MT Approx. 5 min. House Democrats on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Xavier Becerra; Joseph Crowley; John Larson Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra ... Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra (D-CA), the incoming chairman, and Joe Crowley (D-NY), the incoming vice chairman, talked about the negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress would fail to reach a budget agreement. 12:00 am MT Approx. 59 min.
6:01 pm MT Approx. 59 min. Q&A with Kevin Phillips Brian Lamb; Kevin Phillips; Unidentified Speaker Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, 1775: A Good Year for ... Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, 1775: A Good Year for Revolution, in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a critical launching point of both the Revolutionary War and American independence from Britain. He argued that the year 1776 has incorrectly emerged as a watershed year due to historical hype and confusion. He detailed American colonial successes such as importing vital cannon and gunpowder, enlisting Indian tribes as allies, and launching a trade war with Britain through the Continental Association as examples of 1775's historical significance. Mr. Phillips listed some of his favorite colonial leaders such as Samuel Adams, and ventured his opinions on modern day presidents as well. He also discussed his career in politics and portions of his fourteen other books, including American Theocracy and Bad Money. A video clip of his appearance on “Booknotes” was shown. 1:00 am MT Approx. 1 hr.
6:20 pm MT Approx. 2 min. LIVE House Session, Part 3 8:20:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of ... 8:20:00 P.M. The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of December 30.
8:20:00 P.M. Mr. Sessions filed a report from the Committee on Rules on H. Res. 843.
8:21:09 P.M. The House received a communication from The Honorable Tim Scott. Mr. Scott notified the house that he had notified the Governor of South Carolina of his resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives effective January 2, 2013.
8:22:00 P.M. Mr. Sessions moved that the House do now adjourn.
8:22:01 P.M. On motion to adjourn Agreed to by voice vote.
8:22:31 P.M. The House adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on December 31, 2012.
This session was not aired. There is no video. 		2:02 am MT Approx. 42 min.
7:01 pm MT Approx. 58 min. BBC Parliament Year-End Review BBC Parliament television looked back at the major events in the British Parliament since ... BBC Parliament television looked back at the major events in the British Parliament since September 2012. 2:45 am MT Approx. 12 min.
8:01 pm MT Approx. 4 min. Senator Thune on Fiscal Cliff John Thune Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress ... Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress and the White House. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 3:02 am MT Approx. 56 min.
8:06 pm MT Approx. 16 min. Senator Boxer on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Barbara Boxer Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement. 4:00 am MT Approx. 1 hr. 6 min.
8:23 pm MT Approx. 8 min. Senator Manchin on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Joe Manchin Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
8:31 pm MT Approx. 15 min. Senator Hutchison on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Kay Hutchison Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about negotiations over the “fiscal cliff” ... Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about negotiations over the “fiscal cliff” impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
8:46 pm MT Approx. 6 min. House Democrats on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Xavier Becerra; Joseph Crowley; John Larson Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra ... Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra (D-CA), the incoming chairman, and Joe Crowley (D-NY), the incoming vice chairman, talked about the negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress would fail to reach a budget agreement.
8:52 pm MT Approx. 7 min. Chris Frates on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Chris Frates; Bill Scanlan National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal ... National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between the White House and Congress. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
9:00 pm MT Approx. 59 min. Q&A with Kevin Phillips Brian Lamb; Kevin Phillips; Unidentified Speaker Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, 1775: A Good Year for ... Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, 1775: A Good Year for Revolution, in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a critical launching point of both the Revolutionary War and American independence from Britain. He argued that the year 1776 has incorrectly emerged as a watershed year due to historical hype and confusion. He detailed American colonial successes such as importing vital cannon and gunpowder, enlisting Indian tribes as allies, and launching a trade war with Britain through the Continental Association as examples of 1775's historical significance. Mr. Phillips listed some of his favorite colonial leaders such as Samuel Adams, and ventured his opinions on modern day presidents as well. He also discussed his career in politics and portions of his fourteen other books, including American Theocracy and Bad Money. A video clip of his appearance on “Booknotes” was shown.
10:00 pm MT Approx. 58 min. BBC Parliament Year-End Review BBC Parliament television looked back at the major events in the British Parliament since ... BBC Parliament television looked back at the major events in the British Parliament since September 2012.
11:00 pm MT Approx. 4 min. Senator Thune on Fiscal Cliff John Thune Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress ... Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between Congress and the White House. "Fiscal cliff" referred to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
11:05 pm MT Approx. 16 min. Senator Boxer on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Barbara Boxer Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
11:22 pm MT Approx. 7 min. Senator Manchin on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Joe Manchin Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
11:30 pm MT Approx. 15 min. Senator Hutchison on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Kay Hutchison Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about negotiations over the “fiscal cliff” ... Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about negotiations over the “fiscal cliff” impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
11:45 pm MT Approx. 5 min. House Democrats on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Xavier Becerra; Joseph Crowley; John Larson Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra ... Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra (D-CA), the incoming chairman, and Joe Crowley (D-NY), the incoming vice chairman, talked about the negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress would fail to reach a budget agreement.
11:51 pm MT Approx. 5 min. Chris Frates on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Chris Frates; Bill Scanlan National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal ... National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between the White House and Congress. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
2:42 am MT Approx. 22 min. Annual British Youth Parliament Debate More than 300 members of Great Britain’s youth parliament, ages 11 to 18, gathered in the ... More than 300 members of Great Britain’s youth parliament, ages 11 to 18, gathered in the British House of Commons for their annual debate. The students debated five topics that would be considered for their national campaign. They discussed public transportation costs, better employment opportunities, marriage equality, an equal national minimum wage, and a curriculum that better prepares students in life skills. Speaker of the House John Bercow presided over the morning and afternoon sessions, with a few remarks by other members of Parliament. Following their debate, the students voted that of the five topics debated “curriculum for life skills” would be the issue for their national campaign. 
3:06 am MT Approx. 16 min. Senator Boxer on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Barbara Boxer Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
3:23 am MT Approx. 7 min. Senator Manchin on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Joe Manchin Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of ... Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor about the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
3:31 am MT Approx. 15 min. Senator Hutchison on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Kay Hutchison Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about negotiations over the “fiscal cliff” ... Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison talked about negotiations over the “fiscal cliff” impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
3:46 am MT Approx. 5 min. House Democrats on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Xavier Becerra; Joseph Crowley; John Larson Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra ... Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, Xavier Becerra (D-CA), the incoming chairman, and Joe Crowley (D-NY), the incoming vice chairman, talked about the negotiations to avoid the “fiscal cliff” of impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress would fail to reach a budget agreement.
3:52 am MT Approx. 5 min. Chris Frates on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Chris Frates; Bill Scanlan National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal ... National Journal correspondent Chris Frates spoke via Skype about the “fiscal cliff” negotiations between the White House and Congress. "Fiscal cliff" refers to the impending tax increases and budget cuts in January 2013 if Congress failed to reach a budget agreement.
4:00 am MT Approx. 59 min. Q&A with Kevin Phillips Brian Lamb; Kevin Phillips; Unidentified Speaker Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, 1775: A Good Year for ... Historian and commentator Kevin Phillips talked about his book, 1775: A Good Year for Revolution, in which he suggests that the year 1775 was a critical launching point of both the Revolutionary War and American independence from Britain. He argued that the year 1776 has incorrectly emerged as a watershed year due to historical hype and confusion. He detailed American colonial successes such as importing vital cannon and gunpowder, enlisting Indian tribes as allies, and launching a trade war with Britain through the Continental Association as examples of 1775's historical significance. Mr. Phillips listed some of his favorite colonial leaders such as Samuel Adams, and ventured his opinions on modern day presidents as well. He also discussed his career in politics and portions of his fourteen other books, including American Theocracy and Bad Money. A video clip of his appearance on “Booknotes” was shown.