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4:00 am PT Approx. 9 min. LIVE Romney Presidential Campaign James Hohmann; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker James Hohmann was interviewed by phone about efforts by Mitt Romney and Republican Party leaders ... James Hohmann was interviewed by phone about efforts by Mitt Romney and Republican Party leaders to offset the damage done by Mr. Romney’s comments to attendees at a campaign fundraiser. He was captured in a hidden camera video saying that “47 percent of the people” are “dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them.” 2:57 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 49 min. Military Base Security Michael McCaul; Unidentified Speaker Witnesses testified on the breakdowns in various federal agencies that led to the Fort Hood, ... Witnesses testified on the breakdowns in various federal agencies that led to the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting in which a gunman killed 13 people and wounded 29 others. Panel One:
Douglas Winter, deputy chairman and editor-in-chief, William Webster Commission
Irshad Manji, director, Moral Courage Project, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University
Michael Leiter, former director, National Counterterrorism Center
Panel Two:
Kshemendra Paul, program manager, Information Sharing Environment, Office of Director of National Intelligence 		2:15 am PT Approx. 2 hr. 3 min. Iran's Nuclear Program Panelists discussed the last year of negotiations aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear ... Panelists discussed the last year of negotiations aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. Topics included a brief history of Iran’s attempts to obtain nuclear weapons, international positions on Iran gaining nuclear weapons, and ways to force Iran to make its nuclear program more transparent. The panel gathers experts from a wide array of nationalities and perspectives to discuss how negotiations going forward might be conducted for improved results. Audience members asked questions of the panel.
4:09 am PT Approx. 36 min. LIVE Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open to Republicans for comments on the state of Mitt Romney’s ... Telephone lines were open to Republicans for comments on the state of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. He was captured in a hidden camera video at a fundraiser saying that “47 percent of the people” are “dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them.” 4:48 am PT Approx. 54 min. 2012 Elections and Workforce Issues James Hoffa; Unidentified Speaker; Theresa Werner James Hoffa talked about labor issues and the 2012 elections, and the government’s role in ... James Hoffa talked about labor issues and the 2012 elections, and the government’s role in advancing the U.S. workforce. He said that labor was under attack and the the 2012 elections wouldl decide the fate of workforce and social issues. He said that the tea party movement had released a “tidal wave of attacks” that extend beyond “Mitt Romney versus Barack Obama.” After his speech he answered written questions from the audience. 6:15 am PT Approx. 19 min. Education of African-American Males Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) spoke at a conference on ideas for improving the education of ... Representative Danny Davis (D-IL) spoke at a conference on ideas for improving the education of African-American males. State and local education officials focused on promising practices to close racial and ethnic achievement and opportunity gaps, and discussed new strategies and partnerships aimed at improving the social, educational and economic outcomes of African-American males. They responded to questions from the audience.
4:47 am PT Approx. 44 min. LIVE Senator Harkin on Congress and the 2012 Elections Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) talked about the “fiscal cliff,” the impending tax increases ... Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) talked about the “fiscal cliff,” the impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. He also discussed his plan to revamp the private pension system and issues related to the 2012 elections, and he remarked on comments Mitt Romney made at a campaign fundraiser that were captured on hidden camera video. 
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		5:43 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Defense Department Auditability Challenges Witnesses testified on the military’s lack of an effective mechanism in place to audit its ... Witnesses testified on the military’s lack of an effective mechanism in place to audit its books. 6:38 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 19 min. LIVE U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Confirmation The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to become U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were embassy security, Iranian use of Iraqi air space, and conflict in Syria.
5:34 am PT Approx. 48 min. LIVE Representative Whitfield on Energy Policy and the 2012 Elections Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY) talked about the “war on coal” charge by ... Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY) talked about the “war on coal” charge by Republicans against President Obama, and other energy and 2012 election issues. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications, and remarked on comments Mitt Romney made at a campaign fundraiser that were captured on hidden camera video. 
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program. 		6:59 am PT Approx. 2 hr. 36 min. LIVE Senate Session, Part 1 The Senate resumed consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act.  The Senate resumed consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act.  8:00 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Security in Libya Speakers talked about anti-American protests and violence, as well as the security situation in ... Speakers talked about anti-American protests and violence, as well as the security situation in Libya in the midst of the on-going protests. They also talked about democracy promotion and the future of U.S. foreign policy in Libya and the greater Middle East. They also focused on future security policy in the region and answered questions from the audience.
Ambassador Aujali Ali Suleiman paid tribute for former Ambassador Christopher Stevens who was killed in and incident on the first night of the attacks in Libya.
6:24 am PT Approx. 37 min. LIVE Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the news of the day.  Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the news of the day.  9:38 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Supreme Court 2012-2013 Term Preview Panelists previewed the 2012-13 Supreme Court term. Potential cases included a University of ... Panelists previewed the 2012-13 Supreme Court term. Potential cases included a University of Texas affirmative action case and 4th Amendment unreasonable search cases. There are also cases the Supreme Court could take this term on issues such as the Voting Rights Act and same-sex marriage. 
This forum was part of the Cato Institute’s annual publication of its review of the Supreme Court term and it Constitution Day celebration. 		9:35 am PT Approx. 2 hr. Secretary William Hague on British Foreign Policy William Hague; Unidentified Speaker British Foreign Secretary William Hague testified on the conflict in Syria, and developments in ... British Foreign Secretary William Hague testified on the conflict in Syria, and developments in the Middle East, Afghanistan and Iran, and the United Kingdom’s relationship with Latin America.
7:04 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 54 min. LIVE Homeland Security Threats and Response Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National ... Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Matthew Olsen testified in an annual hearing on security threats and U.S. response. The three areas of concern they identified were commercial aviation, domestic and international violent extremism, and cyber terrorism. Matthew Olsen called the U.S. consulate attack in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans a terror attack, but an opportunistic attack rather than one of advanced planning. He cautioned that the investigation was ongoing. 10:54 am PT Approx. 20 min. White House Daily Briefing James Carney; Unidentified Speaker Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. In a portion of the briefing he called ... Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions. In a portion of the briefing he called the release by Mitt Romney’s campaign of a 1998 audio recording of President Obama commenting on the “redistribution of wealth” as an attempt to take the light off of his own statement that 47 percent of Americans see themselves as “victims.” He said that when a political campaign is having a bad day or week, there are sometimes “desperate efforts to change the subject.” 11:40 am PT Approx. 19 min. Michael Hayden Remarks on Intelligence and Public Policy Michael Hayden; David Robarge Former CIA Directory Michael Hayden gave the keynote address at a symposium on the relationship ... Former CIA Directory Michael Hayden gave the keynote address at a symposium on the relationship between the CIA head, Congress, and the presidency. He spoke about serving during the George W. Bush administration. The event also served as the official release of more than 800 recently declassified documents covering the first four CIA directors.
9:00 am PT Approx. 19 min. LIVE Morning Hour During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no ... During Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.  11:15 am PT Approx. 5 hr. 9 min. LIVE Senate Session, Part 2 The Senate resumed consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act.  The Senate resumed consideration of S.3457, the Veterans Jobs Corps Act.  11:59 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. LIVE Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for Aung San Suu Kyi Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of her leadership and steadfast ... Aung San Suu Kyi was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in honor of her leadership and steadfast commitment to human rights and for promoting freedom, peace and democracy in her home country of Myanmar (Burma). Speakers included House and Senate leaders, Secretary of State Clinton, and former First Lady Laura Bush.
Aung San Suu Kyi was a leader in her country’s 1988 uprising, and elected prime minister in 1990. The military junta, however, would not cede power, and she was placed under house arrest for a total of 15 years; the final release happened in 2010. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
9:23 am PT Approx. 50 min. Mitt Romney Fundraising Comments on Video in Boca Raton W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mother Jones magazine obtained video of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a ... Mother Jones magazine obtained video of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a May 17, 2012, fundraiser in Boca Raton, Florida, and released these portions of it on its website September 18, 2012. Portions previously posted online included Mitt Romney characterizing the “47 percent” of Americans not paying income taxes as backing President Obama. He said they saw themselves as “victims” who were “dependent upon government.”
Mitt Romney later reacted to criticisms of his remarks, saying the tapes had been edited and that he hoped “the person who has the video would put out the full material.” Mother Jones replied that recording equipment had been shut down for about 2 minutes, but correctly represented the context of the remarks. 		4:44 pm PT Approx. 21 min. Homeland Security Threats and Response Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National ... Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Matthew Olsen testified in an annual hearing on security threats and U.S. response. The three areas of concern they identified were commercial aviation, domestic and international violent extremism, and cyber terrorism. Matthew Olsen called the U.S. consulate attack in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans a terror attack, but an opportunistic attack rather than one of advanced planning. He cautioned that the investigation was ongoing. 3:19 pm PT Approx. 18 min. Peter Hart Focus Group with Virginia Voters Peter Hart led a focus group with Virginia voters and talked with political reporters about the ... Peter Hart led a focus group with Virginia voters and talked with political reporters about the group’s comments. Telephone lines were open following the meeting for viewer comments and Neil King was interviewed separately about the event. 
10:13 am PT Approx. 6 min. Senator Reid Reaction To Romney Remarks Harry Reid; Unidentified Speaker Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor about Mitt Romney’s comments about 47 ... Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor about Mitt Romney’s comments about 47 percent of voters at a May 2012 fundraiser.  5:06 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Confirmation The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to become U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were embassy security, Iranian use of Iraqi air space, and conflict in Syria. 3:42 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 16 min. U.S.-Myanmar Relations Aung San Suu Kyi spoke about U.S.-Myanmar (Burma) relations, and she received the Asia ... Aung San Suu Kyi spoke about U.S.-Myanmar (Burma) relations, and she received the Asia Society’s Global Vision Award. She said that many obstacles remain in her country’s path to democracy and that a major weakness is its judiciary system. She also said that Myanmar must be responsible for its own destiny, and that U.S.-Myanmar relations would be balanced when her country is not longer dependent on America.
Ms. Suu Kyi was introduced by Secretary of State Clinton.
Aung San Suu Kyi was a leader in her country’s 1988 uprising, and elected prime minister in 1990. The military junta, however, would not cede power, and she was placed under house arrest for a total of 15 years; the final release happened in 2010. She was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991.
10:20 am PT Approx. 10 min. Senator Durbin Reaction To Romney Remarks Richard Durbin Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor about Mitt Romney’s comments about 47 ... Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor about Mitt Romney’s comments about 47 percent of voters at a May 2012 fundraiser.  6:24 pm PT Approx. 37 min. Operations in Afghanistan Roger Noble; Unidentified Speaker Australian Army Brigadier General Roger Noble briefed the media on operations in ... Australian Army Brigadier General Roger Noble briefed the media on operations in Afghanistan. NATO announced earlier in the week that it will restrict operations with Afghan troops in the wake of recent attacks on international forces by Afghan soldiers and police. General Noble reiterated Defense Secretary Panetta’s comments that the Taliban were resorting to “extreme tactics.” 5:01 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 51 min. Powered Wheel Chairs and Medicare Fraud Witnesses testified on prior authorization requirements for power mobility devices (PMD), such as ... Witnesses testified on prior authorization requirements for power mobility devices (PMD), such as wheel chairs, in Medicare. A 2011 inspector general’s report found that 80 percent of PMD claims did not meet Medicare criteria and should not have been paid. Among the topics addressed were aggressive tactics to get doctors' approval for the devices, systematic errors that were later corrected and approved, and a new pilot program aimed at reducing the risk of errors and fraud in the powered wheel chair program.
10:31 am PT Approx. 14 min. 2012 Battleground State, Ohio C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for ... C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for Hamilton County, Ohio, as well as reporter Jim Heath of WBNS-TV Columbus. They discussed the changing political demographics of the county, the challenges to each campaign in the state, as well as the ground game by each campaign.
They were interviewed via Google Plus Hangout. 		7:04 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. National Security in the 21st Century Former national security advisers talked about their roles in advising the president and U.S. ... Former national security advisers talked about their roles in advising the president and U.S. national security strategies in a changing global security environment. Among the topics they addressed were continued violence and government protests across the Middle East and North Africa, anti-American sentiment by various groups in the region, as well as U.S. policy toward China and a strategic shift in policy toward the Asia Pacific region. They responded to questions from the audience. 6:55 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. Civility and Politics Panelists talked about the history of incivility in American politics. Among the topics they ... Panelists talked about the history of incivility in American politics. Among the topics they addressed were partisan political divides, the use of compromise in policy making, contemporary examples of issues invoking uncivil discourse, and efforts by advocacy groups to restore civility to the public square. They responded to questions from the audience.
10:46 am PT Approx. 8 min. Romney Presidential Campaign James Hohmann; John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker James Hohmann was interviewed by phone about efforts by Mitt Romney and Republican Party leaders ... James Hohmann was interviewed by phone about efforts by Mitt Romney and Republican Party leaders to offset the damage done by Mr. Romney’s comments to attendees at a campaign fundraiser. He was captured in a hidden camera video saying that “47 percent of the people” are “dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them.” 8:33 pm PT Approx. 23 min. Senators Nelson and Coburn on Veterans Jobs Bill Unidentified Speaker Senators Nelson (D-FL) and Coburn (R-OK) spoke about veterans jobs bill.  Senators Nelson (D-FL) and Coburn (R-OK) spoke about veterans jobs bill.  8:09 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Election Reform Panelists discussed election reform and how they would go about changing the system. A ... Panelists discussed election reform and how they would go about changing the system. A primary topic of consideration was the constitutionality of state voter ID laws which require a person to show a picture ID before they can vote. However, the federal government has argued that it unfairly targets minorities and actively restricts against these laws.
10:54 am PT Approx. 4 min. Open Phones John McArdle; Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open to Republicans for comments on the state of Mitt Romney’s ... Telephone lines were open to Republicans for comments on the state of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaign. He was captured in a hidden camera video at a fundraiser saying that “47 percent of the people” are “dependent upon government, who believe that they are victims, who believe the government has a responsibility to care for them.” 8:58 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Confirmation The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to become U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were embassy security, Iranian use of Iraqi air space, and conflict in Syria. 9:27 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Procedural Changes in Congress Charles Johnson; Unidentified Speaker Charles Johnson spoke about problems caused by the accelerated pace and extent of procedural ... Charles Johnson spoke about problems caused by the accelerated pace and extent of procedural changes in Congress. He suggested that in Congress there was a “retreat from a collegial, openness and compromise of other Congresses.” He also talked about C-SPAN’s influence on the legislative and political process. He responded to questions from the audience.
10:59 am PT Approx. 8 hr. LIVE House Session 10:15 pm PT Approx. 36 min. Operations in Afghanistan Roger Noble; Unidentified Speaker Australian Army Brigadier General Roger Noble briefed the media on operations in ... Australian Army Brigadier General Roger Noble briefed the media on operations in Afghanistan. NATO announced earlier in the week that it will restrict operations with Afghan troops in the wake of recent attacks on international forces by Afghan soldiers and police. General Noble reiterated Defense Secretary Panetta’s comments that the Taliban were resorting to “extreme tactics.”
7:01 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 52 min. Homeland Security Threats and Response Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National ... Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Matthew Olsen testified in an annual hearing on security threats and U.S. response. The three areas of concern they identified were commercial aviation, domestic and international violent extremism, and cyber terrorism. Matthew Olsen called the U.S. consulate attack in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans a terror attack, but an opportunistic attack rather than one of advanced planning. He cautioned that the investigation was ongoing. 10:53 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. National Security in the 21st Century Former national security advisers talked about their roles in advising the president and U.S. ... Former national security advisers talked about their roles in advising the president and U.S. national security strategies in a changing global security environment. Among the topics they addressed were continued violence and government protests across the Middle East and North Africa, anti-American sentiment by various groups in the region, as well as U.S. policy toward China and a strategic shift in policy toward the Asia Pacific region. They responded to questions from the audience.
8:57 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. Hate Crimes and Domestic Extremism Witnesses testified about hate violence and violent extremism, as well as the threat posed by ... Witnesses testified about hate violence and violent extremism, as well as the threat posed by domestic extremists in the United States. The hearing was held after a violent attack on a Sikh temple which killed six members. 12:22 am PT Approx. 23 min. Senators Nelson and Coburn on Veterans Jobs Bill Unidentified Speaker Senators Nelson (D-FL) and Coburn (R-OK) spoke about veterans jobs bill.  Senators Nelson (D-FL) and Coburn (R-OK) spoke about veterans jobs bill. 
10:38 pm PT Approx. 14 min. 2012 Battleground State, Ohio C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for ... C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for Hamilton County, Ohio, as well as reporter Jim Heath of WBNS-TV Columbus. They discussed the changing political demographics of the county, the challenges to each campaign in the state, as well as the ground game by each campaign.
They were interviewed via Google Plus Hangout. 		12:47 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. Hate Crimes and Domestic Extremism Witnesses testified about hate violence and violent extremism, as well as the threat posed by ... Witnesses testified about hate violence and violent extremism, as well as the threat posed by domestic extremists in the United States. The hearing was held after a violent attack on a Sikh temple which killed six members.
10:53 pm PT Approx. 19 min. Honoring U.S. Diplomats Killed in Libya Consulate Attack Unidentified Speaker Members paid tribute to Americans and others killed in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in ... Members paid tribute to Americans and others killed in an attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. 2:26 am PT Approx. 14 min. 2012 Battleground State, Ohio C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for ... C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for Hamilton County, Ohio, as well as reporter Jim Heath of WBNS-TV Columbus. They discussed the changing political demographics of the county, the challenges to each campaign in the state, as well as the ground game by each campaign.
They were interviewed via Google Plus Hangout.
11:16 pm PT Approx. 1 hr. 52 min. Homeland Security Threats and Response Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National ... Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Matthew Olsen testified in an annual hearing on security threats and U.S. response. The three areas of concern they identified were commercial aviation, domestic and international violent extremism, and cyber terrorism. Matthew Olsen called the U.S. consulate attack in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans a terror attack, but an opportunistic attack rather than one of advanced planning. He cautioned that the investigation was ongoing. 2:42 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 52 min. Homeland Security Threats and Response Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National ... Secretary Janet Napolitano, FBI Associate Deputy Director Kevin Perkins, and National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Director Matthew Olsen testified in an annual hearing on security threats and U.S. response. The three areas of concern they identified were commercial aviation, domestic and international violent extremism, and cyber terrorism. Matthew Olsen called the U.S. consulate attack in Libya that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans a terror attack, but an opportunistic attack rather than one of advanced planning. He cautioned that the investigation was ongoing.
1:09 am PT Approx. 14 min. 2012 Battleground State, Ohio C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for ... C-SPAN spoke with Tim Burke (D) and Alex Triantafilou (R), chairs of their respective parties for Hamilton County, Ohio, as well as reporter Jim Heath of WBNS-TV Columbus. They discussed the changing political demographics of the county, the challenges to each campaign in the state, as well as the ground game by each campaign.
They were interviewed via Google Plus Hangout.
1:25 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Supreme Court 2012-2013 Term Preview Panelists previewed the 2012-13 Supreme Court term. Potential cases included a University of ... Panelists previewed the 2012-13 Supreme Court term. Potential cases included a University of Texas affirmative action case and 4th Amendment unreasonable search cases. There are also cases the Supreme Court could take this term on issues such as the Voting Rights Act and same-sex marriage. 
This forum was part of the Cato Institute’s annual publication of its review of the Supreme Court term and it Constitution Day celebration.
2:42 am PT Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Confirmation The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to ... The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Robert Stephen Beecroft to become U.S. ambassador to Iraq. Among the topics he addressed were embassy security, Iranian use of Iraqi air space, and conflict in Syria.