Phones were opened for viewer comments on their message to Congress as members returned from a recess. 

0 hours, 46 minutes | 136 Views

Jason Dick and Pete Kasperowicz discussed the congressional agenda as members returned to session, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They reacted to video clips of comments the previous day by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on “Meet the Press” and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on “Face the Nation” about defense cuts and sequestration.

0 hours, 48 minutes | 285 Views

Robert Bixby talked about the “fiscal cliff,” referring to 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. Topics included the the plans of President Obama and Mitt Romney to curb the debt.

0 hours, 40 minutes | 487 Views

Mickey McCarter talked about the current work of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) eleven years after its creation and nine years after it became a part of the Department of Homeland Security. He discussed the specific scope and work of the TSA, its current funding levels and criticism of its practices.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s “Your Money” series. Each Monday morning the last hour of “Washington Journal” is devoted to a federal program, focusing on its mission, participants, and cost.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 150 Views

Participants spoke about suicide prevention efforts. They said mental health and substance abuse was a public health issue which should be confronted by destigmatizing mental illness and suicide. They focused on an initiative where the department of Health and Human Services would provide nearly $56 million in new grants to support the national strategy. The program would set new standards for doctors to earn incentive payments and also hire additional 1,600 mental professionals. They answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 11 minutes | 2,492 Views

Officials talked about a Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report showing employment rose by 96,000 in August and unemployment was down to 8.1%. They said the job numbers weren’t enough to alleviate unemployment rates and that the participation rate in the workforce was at a 30-year low. They also said that the economy was growing at a “pedestrian pace” and that the “fiscal cliff” was the most important issue that Congress had to address in the short run. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 6 minutes | 158 Views

Vice President Biden spoke to supporters at an Obama campaign rally at Portsmouth High School, in Portsmouth, Ohio. 

0 hours, 28 minutes | 1,057 Views

Jason Dick and Pete Kasperowicz discussed the congressional agenda as members returned to session, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They reacted to video clips of comments the previous day by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on “Meet the Press” and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on “Face the Nation” about defense cuts and sequestration.

0 hours, 46 minutes | 285 Views

Former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden talked about counter-terrorism policies. He talked about how a consensus was being developed among Americans for counter-terrorism measures against al-Qaeda, and the continuity of policy among the Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrations. He pointed out that a major departure by the Obama administration was to use drone strikes against terrorists rather than using capture and detention. He argued that this policy hampered the gathering of intelligence. General Hayden responded to questions from members of the audience in the Founders Room of the University of Michigan Alumni Center.
“Law, Policy and the War on Al Qaida” was the annual Josh Rosenthal Education Fund Lecture at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy,

1 hours, 14 minutes | 482 Views

Robert Bixby talked about the “fiscal cliff,” referring to 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. Topics included the the plans of President Obama and Mitt Romney to curb the debt.

0 hours, 36 minutes | 487 Views

1 hours, 21 minutes | 61 Views

Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the economy and the elections. He said President Obama had not picked sides in a labor dispute between teachers unions and the City of Chicago. He also noted that Mitt Romney had criticized the teacher’s union. He also defended the president’s handling of the 2011 debt ceiling negotiations.

0 hours, 52 minutes | 101 Views

2 hours, 24 minutes | 66 Views

Journalists spoke about the “fiscal cliff” prompted by automatic spending cuts through sequestration and tax increases scheduled to commence at the beginning of 2013. They spoke about the likely implications of the policy and ways to counteract some of the implementation. They answered questions from the audience.

2 hours, 34 minutes | 1,934 Views

Jason Dick and Pete Kasperowicz discussed the congressional agenda as members returned to session, and they responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. They reacted to video clips of comments the previous day by Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on “Meet the Press” and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan on “Face the Nation” about defense cuts and sequestration.

0 hours, 47 minutes | 285 Views

Participants spoke about suicide prevention efforts. They said mental health and substance abuse was a public health issue which should be confronted by destigmatizing mental illness and suicide. They focused on an initiative where the department of Health and Human Services would provide nearly $56 million in new grants to support the national strategy. The program would set new standards for doctors to earn incentive payments and also hire additional 1,600 mental professionals. They answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 11 minutes | 2,492 Views

Journalists spoke about the “fiscal cliff” prompted by automatic spending cuts through sequestration and tax increases scheduled to commence at the beginning of 2013. They spoke about the likely implications of the policy and ways to counteract some of the implementation. They answered questions from the audience.

2 hours, 34 minutes | 1,934 Views

Panelists discuss the political and strategic implications of America’s reliance on special operations forces, and the prediction that it will increase in the coming decade. Participants examined America’s reliance on special operations forces, and talked about how the use of special operations units would increase in the coming decade, as well as the political and strategic implications of such operations. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 223 Views

Participants talked about foreign policy and counterterrorism strategies during the 2012 presidential election campaign. They also answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 294 Views

John Wohlstetter talked about the threat of nuclear weapons today and discussed what can be done to safeguard against the ultimate catastrophe. He responded to questions from members of the audience. This Discovery Institute book event was at a luncheon in Seattle.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 1,128 Views

Elizabeth Wasserman, Brendan Sasso, and Gaupham Nagesh talked about
key technology and telecommunications issues. 

0 hours, 29 minutes | 123 Views

Former President Jimmy Carter spoke about relations between the U.S. and Latin America. He said that the U.S. should lift the embargo on Cuba and hoped the next president would improve relations with Latin America. He added that the State Department should remove Cuba from their state-sponsored terrorist list. Other topics included past policy toward Latin America, efforts to build and encourage democratic institutions, regional security challenges, and human rights issues.

0 hours, 25 minutes | 125 Views

Journalists spoke about the “fiscal cliff” prompted by automatic spending cuts through sequestration and tax increases scheduled to commence at the beginning of 2013. They spoke about the likely implications of the policy and ways to counteract some of the implementation. They answered questions from the audience.

2 hours, 38 minutes | 1,934 Views

Former CIA and NSA Director Michael Hayden talked about counter-terrorism policies. He talked about how a consensus was being developed among Americans for counter-terrorism measures against al-Qaeda, and the continuity of policy among the Clinton, Bush, and Obama administrations. He pointed out that a major departure by the Obama administration was to use drone strikes against terrorists rather than using capture and detention. He argued that this policy hampered the gathering of intelligence. General Hayden responded to questions from members of the audience in the Founders Room of the University of Michigan Alumni Center.
“Law, Policy and the War on Al Qaida” was the annual Josh Rosenthal Education Fund Lecture at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy,

1 hours, 14 minutes | 482 Views

Panelists discussed job training and the most cost-effective way to implement job training programs. Topics focused on the macroeconomic issues that are affecting the U.S. economy. It was stressed that economic ups-and-downs are natural in economic cycles; some industries will boom and then fall apart. Economic policy implemented by the government, either through the Federal Reserve or Congressional legislation, can help to lessen the ups-and-downs or extend the effects over a longer period of time; however, it is unlikely government intervention alone will completely stop an economic fallout.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 80 Views

5 hours, 56 minutes | 198 Views

Elizabeth Wasserman, Brendan Sasso, and Gaupham Nagesh talked about
key technology and telecommunications issues. 

0 hours, 29 minutes | 123 Views

Economists and scholars spoke about the world economy and a report saying the European debt crisis was not only pushing the continent into recession but also dragging down the global economy. Among the topics were the European debt crisis, U.S. fiscal policy, and the threat of the spending cuts and tax increases set to take place in January 2013. They responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 58 minutes | 202 Views

Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian discussed diplomatic struggles between Iran and the international community, particularly in regards to Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s nuclear program has remained a primary force of friction between Iran and other countries, particularly the U.S. and its allies. The lack of transparency and suspected secretive actions from Iran keep the international community fighting against their development of nuclear weaponry.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 805 Views

Participants talked about the differences between President Obama and Mitt Romney in defense department policy and national security. Among the topics they addressed were approaches to economic and fiscal challenges, as well as the tax increases and defense cuts scheduled for automatic implementation and sequestration in January 2013. Marvin Kalb noted that economists have said that if sequestration moved through, it would bring about a second recession. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 33 minutes | 674 Views

Participants talked about foreign policy and counterterrorism strategies during the 2012 presidential election campaign. They also answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 294 Views

Economists and scholars spoke about the world economy and a report saying the European debt crisis was not only pushing the continent into recession but also dragging down the global economy. Among the topics were the European debt crisis, U.S. fiscal policy, and the threat of the spending cuts and tax increases set to take place in January 2013. They responded to questions from the audience.

0 hours, 57 minutes | 202 Views

Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian discussed diplomatic struggles between Iran and the international community, particularly in regards to Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s nuclear program has remained a primary force of friction between Iran and other countries, particularly the U.S. and its allies. The lack of transparency and suspected secretive actions from Iran keep the international community fighting against their development of nuclear weaponry.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 805 Views

Former Federal Communications Commission members talked about investment opportunities in the energy and broadband sectors and how they might spur economic growth. They also responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 38 minutes | 175 Views

Panelists discussed the African American and youth vote in the 2012 election. Topics included issues that were relevant to the African American population, importance of the youth vote, and future issues that would likely be relevant to both groups like student loan debt.

1 hours, 43 minutes | 451 Views

Architectural historian Barry Lewis talked about the Art Deco architecture of New York City during the Jazz Age. Topics included the German origins and American interpretation of apartments and skyscrapers. He showed slides throughout his presentation.
“Prohibition New York: Art Deco of the 1920s” was part of the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Distinguished Speakers Series on History and Current Affairs, held in the Robert H. Smith Auditorium of the New York Historical Society.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 551 Views

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.

2 hours, 3 minutes | 388 Views

Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian discussed diplomatic struggles between Iran and the international community, particularly in regards to Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s nuclear program has remained a primary force of friction between Iran and other countries, particularly the U.S. and its allies. The lack of transparency and suspected secretive actions from Iran keep the international community fighting against their development of nuclear weaponry.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 805 Views

Panelists spoke about U.S. counterterrorism policy and efforts to confront challenges posed by Islamist extremism. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 49 minutes | 175 Views

Participants talked about the differences between President Obama and Mitt Romney in defense department policy and national security. Among the topics they addressed were approaches to economic and fiscal challenges, as well as the tax increases and defense cuts scheduled for automatic implementation and sequestration in January 2013. Marvin Kalb noted that economists have said that if sequestration moved through, it would bring about a second recession. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 34 minutes | 674 Views

Teresa Sullivan talked about the ethics of cheating by students and how communities can instill a culture of integrity. . She talked about the value of honor codes and how the University of Virginia has maintained a long-lasting culture of honor and integrity. She responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
“How to Maintain a Culture of Honor and Integrity” was a lecture at the Chautauqua Amphitheatre during a week on “The Ethics of Cheating.”

0 hours, 55 minutes | 534 Views

Participants talked about foreign policy and counterterrorism strategies during the 2012 presidential election campaign. They also answered questions from the audience.

1 hours, 35 minutes | 294 Views

Ambassador Seyed Hossein Mousavian discussed diplomatic struggles between Iran and the international community, particularly in regards to Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s nuclear program has remained a primary force of friction between Iran and other countries, particularly the U.S. and its allies. The lack of transparency and suspected secretive actions from Iran keep the international community fighting against their development of nuclear weaponry.

1 hours, 4 minutes | 805 Views

Panelists discussed the African American and youth vote in the 2012 election. Topics included issues that were relevant to the African American population, importance of the youth vote, and future issues that would likely be relevant to both groups like student loan debt.

1 hours, 43 minutes | 451 Views

Panelists discuss the political and strategic implications of America’s reliance on special operations forces, and the prediction that it will increase in the coming decade. Participants examined America’s reliance on special operations forces, and talked about how the use of special operations units would increase in the coming decade, as well as the political and strategic implications of such operations. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 223 Views

Panelists talked about different aspects of the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. Panel includes faculty in the areas of constitutional law, health law and tax law
Speakers and Topics::
Tom Goldstein WCL alumnus and publisher of SCOTUS blog Overall significance of decision
and constitutional implications
Professor Steve Wermiel Court dynamics, implications for the future, political implications
Professor Steve Vladeck implications for state vs. federal dynamics
Professor Lindsey Wiley healthcare implications
Professor Ben Leff 12 - 1:30 P.M. American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Room 603

1 hours, 23 minutes | 91 Views

Commandant General James Amos talked about Marine Corps in crisis response efforts. Topics included a wide variety of topics related to the Marine Corps including integration of women, general operational procedure, and overview of affairs the Marine Corps partakes in. Several questions were asked of Commandant General Amos at the end of his speech.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 116 Views

Panelists talked about the Russian punk band Pussy Riot’s sentencing to two years in jail for protesting against President Vladimir Putin in front of a church. The incident has sparked controversy over the Russian police and legal system, which are closely intertwined.

1 hours, 33 minutes | 217 Views

Panelists discuss the political and strategic implications of America’s reliance on special operations forces, and the prediction that it will increase in the coming decade. Participants examined America’s reliance on special operations forces, and talked about how the use of special operations units would increase in the coming decade, as well as the political and strategic implications of such operations. They responded to questions from the audience.

1 hours, 9 minutes | 223 Views

Panelists talked about different aspects of the Supreme Court ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. Panel includes faculty in the areas of constitutional law, health law and tax law
Speakers and Topics::
Tom Goldstein WCL alumnus and publisher of SCOTUS blog Overall significance of decision
and constitutional implications
Professor Steve Wermiel Court dynamics, implications for the future, political implications
Professor Steve Vladeck implications for state vs. federal dynamics
Professor Lindsey Wiley healthcare implications
Professor Ben Leff 12 - 1:30 P.M. American University Washington College of Law
4801 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Room 603

1 hours, 23 minutes | 91 Views

Commandant General James Amos talked about Marine Corps in crisis response efforts. Topics included a wide variety of topics related to the Marine Corps including integration of women, general operational procedure, and overview of affairs the Marine Corps partakes in. Several questions were asked of Commandant General Amos at the end of his speech.

1 hours, 1 minutes | 116 Views

Panelists talked about the Russian punk band Pussy Riot’s sentencing to two years in jail for protesting against President Vladimir Putin in front of a church. The incident has sparked controversy over the Russian police and legal system, which are closely intertwined.

1 hours, 33 minutes | 217 Views