Ramesh Ponnuru talked about the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s announcement that it will vote on holding Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt for failing to turn over documents related to the FBI’s “Fast and Furious” program, which is aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Mr. Ponnuru also discussed some of his recent National Review pieces, the results of Wisconsin recall elections, the presidential race and the economy, and the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision on the 2010 health care law. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 45 minutes | 213 Views

E.J. Dionne talked about his new book, Our Divided Political Heart: The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics includes Americans' fear that the country is in decline.
C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 375 Views

Gary Gensler talked about Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight of commodity “futures,” and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
This program was the second of a five-day “Washington Journal” series on federal financial agencies.

0 hours, 39 minutes | 11,808 Views

Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the attorney general should resign over his handling of the operation and his decision to appoint U.S. attorneys to investigate the alleged leaks. Attorney General Holder said he wanted to sit down with congressional investigators and find a way to avoid a contempt citation related to “Fast and Furious.”

2 hours, 42 minutes | 1,991 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 10 minutes | 424 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 185 Views

Ed Miliband testified on his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 184 Views

Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the attorney general should resign over his handling of the operation and his decision to appoint U.S. attorneys to investigate the alleged leaks. Attorney General Holder said he wanted to sit down with congressional investigators and find a way to avoid a contempt citation related to “Fast and Furious.”

1 hours, 13 minutes | 1,991 Views

President Peres and Secretary Clinton talked about the state of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and Iran’s nuclear program. They also responded to questions about Syria. Secretary Clinton criticized Russian plans to supply attack helicopters to the Syrian government headed by President Bashar al-Assad, and warned that such moves could escalate the ongoing conflict between government forces and civilians.

0 hours, 53 minutes | 355 Views

Gary Gensler talked about Commodity Futures Trading Commission oversight of commodity “futures,” and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
This program was the second of a five-day “Washington Journal” series on federal financial agencies.

0 hours, 38 minutes | 11,808 Views

Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the attorney general should resign over his handling of the operation and his decision to appoint U.S. attorneys to investigate the alleged leaks. Attorney General Holder said he wanted to sit down with congressional investigators and find a way to avoid a contempt citation related to “Fast and Furious.”

2 hours, 47 minutes | 1,991 Views

President Peres and Secretary Clinton talked about the state of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and Iran’s nuclear program. They also responded to questions about Syria. Secretary Clinton criticized Russian plans to supply attack helicopters to the Syrian government headed by President Bashar al-Assad, and warned that such moves could escalate the ongoing conflict between government forces and civilians.

0 hours, 53 minutes | 355 Views

Government and private-sector defense industry experts spoke to reporters and answered questions about the potential effects of defense budget cuts on national security.

1 hours, 2 minutes | 598 Views

Eric Holder testified at an oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the attorney general should resign over his handling of the operation and his decision to appoint U.S. attorneys to investigate the alleged leaks. Attorney General Holder said he wanted to sit down with congressional investigators and find a way to avoid a contempt citation related to “Fast and Furious.”

2 hours, 47 minutes | 1,991 Views

President Peres and Secretary Clinton talked about the state of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations and Iran’s nuclear program. They also responded to questions about Syria. Secretary Clinton criticized Russian plans to supply attack helicopters to the Syrian government headed by President Bashar al-Assad, and warned that such moves could escalate the ongoing conflict between government forces and civilians.

0 hours, 53 minutes | 355 Views

Journalists talked about economic issues playing a factor in the 2012 presidential election. Topics included Federal Reserve Chair Bernanke’s job performance, economic recovery, the European debt crisis, and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 14 minutes | 157 Views

Government and private-sector defense industry experts spoke to reporters and answered questions about the potential effects of defense budget cuts on national security.

1 hours, 2 minutes | 598 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 185 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 13 minutes | 424 Views

Ed Miliband testified on his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

0 hours, 53 minutes | 184 Views

The Senate considered the judicial nomination of Andrew Hurwitz.

2 hours, 28 minutes | 304 Views

Participants talked about conservatism and the Republican Party and debated whether the party had become too extreme. Among the topics they addressed were the degree of partisan argument in Washington, electoral strategies of both parties, the presidential nominating process, and the influence of the tea party movement within the Republican Party.

1 hours, 8 minutes | 309 Views

The Senate resumed consideration of the farm bill.

5 hours, 7 minutes | 169 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 10 minutes | 424 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 185 Views

Ed Miliband testified on his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 184 Views

Witnesses testified about energy policy and the U.S. tax code. Among the issues they addressed were ways in which the tax code affects the energy sector, ways in which different energy industries are taxed, and reducing dependence on foreign energy sources.

2 hours, 2 minutes | 180 Views

E.J. Dionne talked about his new book, Our Divided Political Heart: The Battle for the American Idea in an Age of Discontent, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics includes Americans' fear that the country is in decline.
C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jackson read news headlines at the end of the program.

0 hours, 43 minutes | 375 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 10 minutes | 424 Views

Former Prime Minister John Major testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 15 minutes | 185 Views

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg testified about his relationship with the press.
The Leveson Inquiry was established by Prime Minister David Cameron on July 13, 2011, to investigate the role of the press and police in the phone-hacking scandal surrounding the defunct British newspaper News of the World. The hearings are divided into four modules, or phases: 1) the relationship between the press and the public, and phone-hacking and other potentially illegal acts 2) relationships between the press and police 3) the relationship between press and politicians 4) recommendations for improved policy and regulation.

1 hours, 13 minutes | 340 Views

Attorney General Holder testified at a Justice Department oversight hearing. Much of the hearing focused on national security leaks and the government’s “Fast and Furious” operation aimed at arresting members of drug cartels. Committee Republicans said the documents show that senior Justice Department officials knew the operation involved a tactic known as “gun walking,” where smugglers moved guns across the border with Mexico. Mr. Holder said the documents contain no reference to gun walking. He also talked about voting rights enforcement and the Justice Department’s effort to stop a purge of the voter rolls in Florida.

1 hours, 8 minutes | 2,759 Views

Witnesses testified about U.S. aid to Afghanistan, and charges of widespread corruption in the countries.

0 hours, 59 minutes | 240 Views

Witnesses testified about U.S. aid to Afghanistan, and charges of widespread corruption in the countries.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 240 Views

Government and private-sector defense industry experts spoke to reporters and answered questions about the potential effects of defense budget cuts on national security.

1 hours, 3 minutes | 598 Views

Current and former presidents spoke about their experiences as women leaders. Among the topics they addressed were leadership challenges in developing nations, foreign aid and assistance programs, and the unique roles that women can play in leadership development and government operations.

1 hours, 22 minutes | 1,385 Views

Panelists spoke about foreign aid and assistance programs, focusing on development and relief work in Afghanistan, Haiti, Somalia, and Yemen.

1 hours, 7 minutes | 112 Views

Journalists talked about economic issues playing a factor in the 2012 presidential election. Topics included Federal Reserve Chair Bernanke’s job performance, economic recovery, the European debt crisis, and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 14 minutes | 157 Views

The heads of federal financial oversight agencies testified on on the implementation of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial regulations law, focusing on derivatives. They also focused on a $2 billion trading loss by JPMorgan, and the implications of the loss for for future trading in financial markets.

2 hours, 17 minutes | 1,907 Views

Technology experts and journalists talked about the history, evolution and future of the internet. They touched on a wide variety of topics including the impact of new technologies and communications media on society, the use of social media to influence popular and political culture, Internet use in business, and how the Internet had changed news media. They also interacted with the audience.

1 hours, 57 minutes | 1,118 Views

Journalists talked about economic issues playing a factor in the 2012 presidential election. Topics included Federal Reserve Chair Bernanke’s job performance, economic recovery, the European debt crisis, and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 14 minutes | 157 Views

Participants spoke about independent political movements, the challenges of being an unaffiliated candidate, and the two-party system of American politics. Among the topics they addressed were independent voter demographics, the history of independent movements, and recent levels of partisanship in Washington. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 22 minutes | 648 Views

Law professors and authors talked about Executive Branch power, the Constitution, and Congress. They focused on the role of Executive branch officials in making high-level policy decisions, and their relationship to Congress. Among the issues they addressed were the actions of the Federal Reserve in response to the 2008 financial crisis, war powers, line item veto powers, and recent military action in support of the Libyan people. They also assessed several past presidencies and answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 41 minutes | 244 Views

Panelists talked about the effects of climate change on the world economy, environment, and health. Among the topics the addressed were the potential adverse affects of climate change, U.S. and global environmental policies, and possible scientific and governmental solutions. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 24 minutes | 325 Views

Journalists talked about economic issues playing a factor in the 2012 presidential election. Topics included Federal Reserve Chair Bernanke’s job performance, economic recovery, the European debt crisis, and impending tax increases and budget cuts at the end of the year if Congress cannot reach a new budget agreement. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 14 minutes | 157 Views

Participants spoke about independent political movements, the challenges of being an unaffiliated candidate, and the two-party system of American politics. Among the topics they addressed were independent voter demographics, the history of independent movements, and recent levels of partisanship in Washington. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 22 minutes | 648 Views

Law professors and authors talked about Executive Branch power, the Constitution, and Congress. They focused on the role of Executive branch officials in making high-level policy decisions, and their relationship to Congress. Among the issues they addressed were the actions of the Federal Reserve in response to the 2008 financial crisis, war powers, line item veto powers, and recent military action in support of the Libyan people. They also assessed several past presidencies and answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 41 minutes | 244 Views

Panelists talked about the effects of climate change on the world economy, environment, and health. Among the topics the addressed were the potential adverse affects of climate change, U.S. and global environmental policies, and possible scientific and governmental solutions. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 24 minutes | 325 Views