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Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner testified on the current global economic crisis and proposed reforms discussed during the Pittsburgh G-20. In his testimony he urged Congress to pass significant regulatory reforms to empower his agency and others to better protect against another economic crisis. He also said that the G-20 would endure for some time and talked about its potential role in financial reforms and encouraging "green" economies.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the leader of the Defense Department investigation of the shootings at Fort Hood, Texas. He and Admiral Mullen also answered questions from reporters about the incident and its aftermath.
Witnesses testified on the investigation of the on the November 5, 2009, attack that resulted in 13 deaths at Fort Hood, Texas. They talked about shooting suspect Army Major Nidal Hasan and whether federal agencies either missed key warning signs or failed to communicate with each other before the attack. They also focused on threats of domestic terrorism and whether the attack should be considered an act of terrorism.
India Ambassador to the U.S. Meera Shankar delivered remarks on U.S-India relations and India's role in the global economy.
Two House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the federal government’s preparedness and response to the H1N1 swine flu virus and to get an update from vaccine makers on its production and distribution. Panel one included government health officials, and panel two consisted of H1N1 vaccine makers and state health officials.
H1N1 Preparedness
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5:38:39 PM - 6:05:28 PMTwo House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees held a joint hearing to examine the federal government’s preparedness and response to the H1N1 swine flu virus and to get an update from vaccine makers on its production and distribution. Panel one included government health officials, and panel two consisted of H1N1 vaccine makers and state health officials.
Julius Genchowski talked about the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) efforts on net neutrality, the expansion of broadband in the U.S, wireless spectrum usage and policy, his goals for the FCC, and other related topics.
Panelists talked about the scientific, historic, legal, and socio-cultural roles of race in U.S. culture. Speakers: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow PUSH Coalition Marc Morial, National Urban League Ronald Walters, University of Maryland College Park Alan Goodman, Hampshire College Michael L. Blakey. College of William & Mary Khalilah L. Brown-Dean, Yale University Lisa Crooms, Howard University School of Law Members of Congress Moderator(s): CBC Chairwoman Barbara Lee(D-CA); Congressional Black Caucus Executive Board
Herman Obermayer talked about his book Rehnquist: A Personal Portrait of the Distinguished Chief Justice of the United States (Threshold Editions; September 15, 2009). Editor and publisher Herman Obermayer wrote a personal memoir of the life and personality of one of his longest standing friends, William Rehnquist (1924-2005), the nation's 16th chief justice. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a noon event on Friday, October 16, 2009, at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Herman Obermayer was editor and publisher of two independent newspapers: The Northern Virginia Sun and the Daily Record, in Long Branch, N.J. He is author of the memoir Soldiering for Freedom.
Carlotta Walls was fourteen years old and Terrence Roberts fifteen years old when they entered Little Rock Central High School on September 23, 1957. The two members of the "Little Rock Nine" recalled their participation in the integration of the Arkansas high school and the years that followed. They were joined by Robert Paul Walker, author of Remember Little Rock: The Time, the People, the Stories (National Geographic Children's Books; January 13, 2009). Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest member of the "Little Rock Nine." Ms. LaNier is the founder and owner of the real estate brokerage firm, LaNier and Company. She is the author, with Lisa Frazier Page, of the memoir A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School (One World/Ballantine; August 25, 2009). Terrence Roberts owns and directs a management consulting firm in California. He is the author of Lessons from Little Rock (Butler Center for Arkansas Studies; October 1, 2009). This event was held in the visitor center of the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site at 5:00 p.m. CT on the 52nd anniversary of the event.
Leslie Sanchez
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9:35:53 AM - 9:40:14 AMHarold Augenbraum - NBF Executive Director
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9:00:30 PM - 9:03:53 PMGore Vidal
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9:03:53 PM - 9:06:29 PMSean Carroll "Remarkable Creatures"
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9:53:03 PM - 9:56:00 PMAdrienne Mayor "The Poison King"
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9:56:00 PM - 9:58:55 PMDavid Carroll "Following the Water"
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9:58:55 PM - 10:07:20 PMT.J. Stiles "The First Tycoon"
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10:47:38 PM - 10:50:57 PMT.J. Stiles talked about his book The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt (Knopf; April 21, 2009). In his book Mr. Stiles recounts the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, who was central in the ascendancy of the American corporation and whose fleet of steamships and railroad holdings allowed him to posses one of the largest fortunes in world history. T.J. Stiles discussed his book on stage with historical novelist, Kevin Baker. He also responded to questions from members of the audience. This event of the New York Public Library series "Conversations from the Cullman Center" was held on April 30, 2009, at 7 p.m. in the South Court Auditorium of the Schwarzman Building. This event was co-sponsored by the Museum of American Finance. T.J. Stiles is the author of Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War, which was the recipient of the Peter Seaborg Award for Civil War Scholarship. Mr. Stiles formerly taught at Columbia University and was a Gilder Lehrman Fellow in American History at the New York Public Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers.
Nomi Prins talked about her book It Takes a Pillage: Behind the Bailouts, Bonuses, and Backroom Deals from Washington to Wall Street (Wiley; September 22, 2009). The guest interviewer was Senator Bernie Sanders. About the Program Nomi Prins, former managing director at Goldman Sachs and current senior fellow at Demos, talks about the 2008 financial crisis and its ongoing aftermath. This is the subject of her latest book, "It Takes a Pillage: Behind the Bailouts, Bonuses and Backroom Deals from Washington to Wall Street." Ms. Prins discusses her book with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders (I). Prior to coming to the Senate in 2007, Sen. Sanders spent 16 years representing Vermont in the House of Representatives. He currently sits on five Senate committees, including the committee on Labor & Pensions. About the Authors Nomi Prins For more on Nomi Prins and her work, visit: nomiprins.com.
Linda Gordon talked about her book Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits
Trotsky: Downfall of a Revolutionary Bertrand Patenaude About the Program Bertrand Patenaude, research fellow at the Hoover Institution, recounts the life of Red Army chief Leon Trotsky. Mr. Patenaude examines Trotsky's political career, from his ascendancy as a young Marxist to a Bolshevik leader, whose feud with Joseph Stalin led to his being targeted for assassination during his exile in Mexico. Bertrand Patenaude discusses his book at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park, California. About the Authors Bertrand Patenaude Bertrand Patenaude is the author of The Big Show in Bololand: The American Relief Expedition to Soviet Russia in the Famine of 1921. He is currently a research fellow at the Hoover Institution.
The Predictioneer's Game: Using the Logic of Brazen Self-Interest to See and Shape the Future Bruce Bueno de Mesquita About the Program The New York University professor uses game theory to predict the outcomes of business and government quandries. Based on the premise that a) people compete and b) they always do what’s in their own best interest, the author is said to have a 90-percent accuracy rate in predictions. Regarding current problems, he believes that the U.S. will not stop terrorist influence in Pakistan, that legislative attempts to curb global warming will fail and that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons. About the Authors Bruce Bueno de Mesquita Mr. Bueno de Mesquita is the Julius Silver Professor of Politics at New York University and a senior fellow at Hoover Institution at Stanford University. Mr. Bueno de Mesquita is a specialist in policy forecasting and is a co-author of "The Strategy of Campaigning."
Herman Obermayer talked about his book Rehnquist: A Personal Portrait of the Distinguished Chief Justice of the United States (Threshold Editions; September 15, 2009). Editor and publisher Herman Obermayer wrote a personal memoir of the life and personality of one of his longest standing friends, William Rehnquist (1924-2005), the nation's 16th chief justice. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This was a noon event on Friday, October 16, 2009, at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. Herman Obermayer was editor and publisher of two independent newspapers: The Northern Virginia Sun and the Daily Record, in Long Branch, N.J. He is author of the memoir Soldiering for Freedom.
Carlotta Walls was fourteen years old and Terrence Roberts fifteen years old when they entered Little Rock Central High School on September 23, 1957. The two members of the "Little Rock Nine" recalled their participation in the integration of the Arkansas high school and the years that followed. They were joined by Robert Paul Walker, author of Remember Little Rock: The Time, the People, the Stories (National Geographic Children's Books; January 13, 2009). Carlotta Walls LaNier was the youngest member of the "Little Rock Nine." Ms. LaNier is the founder and owner of the real estate brokerage firm, LaNier and Company. She is the author, with Lisa Frazier Page, of the memoir A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School (One World/Ballantine; August 25, 2009). Terrence Roberts owns and directs a management consulting firm in California. He is the author of Lessons from Little Rock (Butler Center for Arkansas Studies; October 1, 2009). This event was held in the visitor center of the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site at 5:00 p.m. CT on the 52nd anniversary of the event.
Google Book Search Settlement: Interview with Cecilia Kang, Technology Reporter, Washington Post Cecilia Kang About the Program Cecilia Kang provides a primer on Google's efforts to digitize books in libraries throughout the world. The Google Book Search project was started in 2004 and within less than a year a class action suit was levied against the company for copyright infringement by the Association of American Publishers and the Author's Guild. In October of 2008 the parties agreed to a class action settlement. However, there were several opponents to the settlement, including authors, publishers, Google's business competitors, and the Department of Justice who initiated an antitrust investigation. Ms. Kang presents details of the case and the current status of the settlement. About the Authors Cecilia Kang Cecilia Kang is a technology reporter for the Washington Post, where she writes the Post Tech column.
The Future of Faith Harvey Cox About the Program Renowned Harvard Divinity School theologian analyzes how he believes Christian beliefs and dogma appear to be inspiring grassroots movements in social justice. Cox also explores historical evolution of religion and its cultural importance in America. Publication coincides with his retirement from Harvard. About the Authors Harvey Cox Harvey Cox retired from Harvard Divinity School in September, 2009, where he'd taught since 1965. He's a Baptist minister and has been a visiting professor at Brandeis University, Seminario Bautista de Mexico, the Naropa Institute, and the University of Michigan. Rev. Cox has written several books, including "The Feast of Fools," "The Seduction of the Spirit," and "When Jesus Came to Harvard."
2009 Southern Festival of Books: Shaun Casey, "The Making of a Catholic President: Kennedy vs. Nixon 1960" Shaun Casey About the Program Shaun Casey appeared at the 2009 Southern Festival of Books in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss his book, "The Making of a Catholic President." The book is about the 1960 presidential election and how John F. Kennedy used being a Catholic to his advantage. Includes audience Q&A. About the Authors Shaun Casey Shaun Casey, a visiting fellow at the Center for American Progress, was an adviser to the Obama presidential campaign. Mr. Casey is also an associate professor of Christian ethics and director of the National Capital Semester for Seminarians at Wesley Theological Seminary.
Speaker Pelosi spoke about the Democratic party agenda in the House of Representatives. Among the topics she addressed were health care reform, abortion, the state of the economy, and U.S. policy in Afghanistan. She also responded to questions from the audience. David Gergen conducted the interview.
Panelists talked about predictions for Iraq in 2020. Speakers included a former Iraqi Ambassador to the U.S., and a former Iraqi Trade and Defense Minister. They responded to audience members' questions following their remarks. "Iraq in 2020" was the third panel of the 63rd annual conference "Rewriting the Middle East Agenda," held by the Middle East Institute at the National Press Club.
The Department of Defense hosted a summit on military families. Participants talked about recent military efforts to improve family life programs and counseling services for service personnel and dependents. Gail H. McGinn, performing the duties of the under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, delivered the keynote address.
Journalist Ed Moloney, who has covered the Irish Republican Army since the late 1970s, discussed his book, A Secret History of the IRA, published by W.W. Norton and Company. The book follows the struggle of the IRA to create a unified and independent Irish state, and the activities of Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, who over the course of 16 years secretly negotiated the settlement ending the IRA's thirty-year conflict with Britain. Mr. Moloney details Margaret Thatcher's diplomacy with Adams, and the actions of the American government under President Bill Clinton. After his presentation Mr. Moloney answered questions from members of the audience.
Nicholas Wapshott talked about his book Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher: A Political Marriage, published by Sentinel. In his book he analyses the personal and politcal relationship between President Ronald Reagan and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Their tenures overlapped eight years and the two leaders were close allies who worked together to promote lower taxes, deregulation, free trade, and an aggressive stance against the Soviet Union. But drawing on interviews as well as recently declassified private letters and telephone calls, Mr. Wapshott posits that they had a closer, more personal, but also more argumentative as well as supportive relationship. He responded to questions from members of the audience. Nicholas Wapshott is the former New York bureau chief for the Times of London. He was previously editor of The Saturday Times of London and founding editor of The Times Magazine. As political editor of The Observer, Mr. Wapshott covered Margaret Thatcher's final years in office.
Thatcher Resignation Announcement
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12:09:12 PM - 12:22:39 PMThis morning Prime Minister Thatcher announced her resignation as head of the Conservative Party and as prime minister after failing to win a majority in a party election Tuesday. Most questions from members centered on her resignation and the future of the Conservative Party.
Margaret Thatcher 70th Birthday Gala
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12:23:05 PM - 12:43:43 PMIndians/Dutchment Lecuture Series: What did Native People Think of Henry Hudson
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12:44:15 PM - 1:35:03 PMPaul Wolfowitz delivered a speech titled, "When Walls Came Tumbling Down: Berlin, 9/11, and U.S. Strategy in Uncertain Times."