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7:00 am ET Approx. 47 min. LIVE Open Phones Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the can?'”
The question referred to the inability of the 112th Congress to make difficult decisions on pressing tax policy and budget issues. A montage of senators and representatives using the phrase “kick the can down the road” was shown.
Steven Sloan was interviewed by phone about the financial implications of Congress leaving the for a five-week summer recess as tax and sequestration issues were still unresolved.
Don Sloan talked about the 112th Congress in comparison to others, specifically on compromise and productivity. He also discussed the history of the Senate filibuster. 		6:20 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. Campaign Finance in 2012 Elections Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election ... Panelists talked about campaign finance following Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, in which the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment prohibited the government from restricting independent political expenditures by corporations and unions. Among other subjects, they discussed the effectiveness of increased spending on elections, undisclosed donors, the impact of redistricting on campaign finance, and the McCain-Feingold campaign reform act. The program included questions from audience members. 6:10 am ET Approx. 53 min. Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy spoke with political journalists about a wide range of issues ... House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy spoke with political journalists about a wide range of issues at a Christian Science Monitor Breakfast event at the St.*Regis Hotel. Among his comments he predicted that tea party movement-backed Ted Cruz’s previous night victory in the the Texas Senate Republican primary runoff was an indication that what happened in the House during the 2010 elections was starting to happen in the Senate. Other topics included the presidential election and tax cut bills now making their way through Congress.
7:49 am ET Approx. 45 min. LIVE Representative Scott on Sequestration and the 2012 Election Robert Scott; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) talked about Virginia’s battleground state role in the ... Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) talked about Virginia’s battleground state role in the 2012 election the impact of sequestration on his district. Other topics included voter identification laws and the economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. 7:39 am ET Approx. 55 min. Transportation Security Administration Screeners John Halinski testified on alleged misconduct of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ... John Halinski testified on alleged misconduct of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screener employees. Among the topics he addressed were complaint levels among employees and the public, potential disciplinary actions for misconduct, and labor negotiations with federal workers unions. 7:05 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 44 min. Interior Department Inspector General Oversight Mary Kendall testified on her involvement in the Obama administration’s temporary freeze on ... Mary Kendall testified on her involvement in the Obama administration’s temporary freeze on deepwater drilling after the BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A 2010 Interior Department report claimed that outside engineers backed the freeze, even though they had not. Interior Secretary Salazar later apologized for the mistake.
8:37 am ET Approx. 40 min. LIVE July Employment Statistics Chad Moutray; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Chad Moutray talked about the July 2012 employment numbers, and he responded to telephone calls ... Chad Moutray talked about the July 2012 employment numbers, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Unemployment rose to 8.3 percent from 8.2 in June, and 163,000 jobs were added. Mr. Moultray said the economy was “stuck in neutral,” that the number of jobs being created is not enough to lower the unemployment rate. Other topics included manufacturing jobs. the impact of the European Union debt crisis on the U.S. economy, and the impact on businesses of Congress' failure to settle tax and budget issues. 8:37 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 37 min. Consumer Product Safety Commission Oversight Witnesses testified on on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) implementation of ... Witnesses testified on on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) implementation of the CPSC Improvement Act of 2008 and other consumer product issues. Among the issues they addressed were child product safety, the rule-making process, as well as the agency’s top safety initiatives and programs, including a new database, which allowed consumers to search incident reports. 9:52 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 43 min. MF Global and Peregrine Financial Bankruptcies, Regulators Panel Witnesses testified on at the bankruptcy of MF Global. The panel also reviewed the recent ... Witnesses testified on at the bankruptcy of MF Global. The panel also reviewed the recent collapse of Peregrine Financial Group, and how customer protections could be strengthened to prevent future misuse of customer funds in the futures markets.
9:19 am ET Approx. 41 min. LIVE Economic Growth Data J. Landefeld; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Steven Landefeld talked about the measurement of national economic growth indicators, and other ... Steven Landefeld talked about the measurement of national economic growth indicators, and other data that economists use to illustrate economic well-being. Some of those indicators include gross domestic product, real personal disposable income, living standards, wages, and median income. Viewers commented via phone calls and electronic communications on the economic measurements they use to gauge their own economic situation.
This program was part of C-SPAN’s regular Friday “America by the Numbers” series. 		10:14 am ET Approx. 1 min. LIVE Senate Pro Forma Session Unidentified Speaker 11:35 am ET Approx. 50 min. MF Global and Peregrine Financial Bankruptcies, Panel 2 Witnesses testified on at the bankruptcy of MF Global. The panel also reviewed the recent ... Witnesses testified on at the bankruptcy of MF Global. The panel also reviewed the recent collapse of Peregrine Financial Group, and how customer protections could be strengthened to prevent future misuse of customer funds in the futures markets.
10:01 am ET Approx. 3 min. LIVE House Pro Forma Session Unidentified Speaker 10:18 am ET Approx. 20 min. Senator Rubio Remarks at Mitt Romney Campaign Rally Marco Rubio; Unidentified Speaker Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Romney campaign rally at Ronnow Elementary School in Las ... Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Romney campaign rally at Ronnow Elementary School in Las Vegas.  12:27 pm ET Approx. 3 min. Open Phones Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the can?'”
The question referred to the inability of the 112th Congress to make difficult decisions on pressing tax policy and budget issues. A montage of senators and representatives using the phrase “kick the can down the road” was shown.
Steven Sloan was interviewed by phone about the financial implications of Congress leaving the for a five-week summer recess as tax and sequestration issues were still unresolved.
Don Sloan talked about the 112th Congress in comparison to others, specifically on compromise and productivity. He also discussed the history of the Senate filibuster.
10:05 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 4 min. LIVE Gulf of Mexico Energy Production Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico ... Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico following BP’s 2010 oil spill. Among other topics they discussed the drilling permit process, industry safety efforts, and future oil production projections. Michael Bromwich criticized Congress for failing to pass any drilling safety legislation since the oil spill. Steve LeVine predicted that the U.S. will be a net-exporter of oil and gas by 2020. After their remarks, they answered questions from audience members. 10:39 am ET Approx. 12 min. Senator Portman Remarks at Mitt Romney Campaign Rally Rob Portman Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) spoke at a campaign rally for Mitt Romney in Lancaster, ... Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) spoke at a campaign rally for Mitt Romney in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  12:31 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 38 min. Consumer Product Safety Commission Oversight Witnesses testified on on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) implementation of ... Witnesses testified on on the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) implementation of the CPSC Improvement Act of 2008 and other consumer product issues. Among the issues they addressed were child product safety, the rule-making process, as well as the agency’s top safety initiatives and programs, including a new database, which allowed consumers to search incident reports.
11:12 am ET Approx. 40 min. July Employment Statistics Chad Moutray; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Chad Moutray talked about the July 2012 employment numbers, and he responded to telephone calls ... Chad Moutray talked about the July 2012 employment numbers, and he responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Unemployment rose to 8.3 percent from 8.2 in June, and 163,000 jobs were added. Mr. Moultray said the economy was “stuck in neutral,” that the number of jobs being created is not enough to lower the unemployment rate. Other topics included manufacturing jobs. the impact of the European Union debt crisis on the U.S. economy, and the impact on businesses of Congress' failure to settle tax and budget issues. 10:51 am ET Approx. 39 min. Tim Pawlenty Remarks at Romney Campaign Rally Tim Pawlenty; Unidentified Speaker Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty campaigned for Mitt Romney at Polar Ice House in Cary, ... Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty campaigned for Mitt Romney at Polar Ice House in Cary, North Carolina.  2:10 pm ET Approx. 5 min. Open Phones Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the can?'”
The question referred to the inability of the 112th Congress to make difficult decisions on pressing tax policy and budget issues. A montage of senators and representatives using the phrase “kick the can down the road” was shown.
Steven Sloan was interviewed by phone about the financial implications of Congress leaving the for a five-week summer recess as tax and sequestration issues were still unresolved.
Don Sloan talked about the 112th Congress in comparison to others, specifically on compromise and productivity. He also discussed the history of the Senate filibuster.
11:53 am ET Approx. 5 min. Open Phones Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the can?'”
The question referred to the inability of the 112th Congress to make difficult decisions on pressing tax policy and budget issues. A montage of senators and representatives using the phrase “kick the can down the road” was shown.
Steven Sloan was interviewed by phone about the financial implications of Congress leaving the for a five-week summer recess as tax and sequestration issues were still unresolved.
Don Sloan talked about the 112th Congress in comparison to others, specifically on compromise and productivity. He also discussed the history of the Senate filibuster. 		11:31 am ET Approx. 8 min. Paul Ryan Remarks at Mitt Romney Campaign Event Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at a campaign rally outside the Romney for ... House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at a campaign rally outside the Romney for President campaign bus in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  2:18 pm ET Approx. 19 min. Mitt Romney on Middle Class Tax Cuts W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the ... Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the increase in the unemployment rate to 8.32 percent an “extraordinary record of failure” by President Obama. He also talked about his five-point plan for the middle class.
Due to technical difficulties the program was joined in progress.
11:59 am ET Approx. 13 min. LIVE President Obama Remarks on Tax Cuts Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end ... President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end of 2012. He also talked about the July 2012 unemployment rate, which was released that day.  11:41 am ET Approx. 8 min. Senator Thune Remarks at Romney Campaign Office John Thune; Unidentified Speaker Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke at the opening of Mitt Romney’s campaign office in ... Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke at the opening of Mitt Romney’s campaign office in Springfield, Virginia.  2:38 pm ET Approx. 14 min. Mitt Romney News Conference W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included ... Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included unemployment, the economy, and job creation.
12:14 pm ET Approx. 39 min. LIVE Rally for the Repeal of the Health Care Law Conservative activists spoke at a rally in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health ... Conservative activists spoke at a rally in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health care law.  11:52 am ET Approx. 2 hr. 9 min. Fort Hood Shooting Mark Giuliano testified on the FBI’s intelligence gathering and analysis prior to and after ... Mark Giuliano testified on the FBI’s intelligence gathering and analysis prior to and after the November 5, 2009, shootings Fort Hood, Texas, that killed 13 people. Among the topics he addressed were information sharing between law enforcement officials and the military, actions taken by military and federal agencies after the shootings, and on-going efforts to combat terrorism. 2:54 pm ET Approx. 11 min. President Obama Remarks on Tax Cuts Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end ... President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end of 2012. He also talked about the July 2012 unemployment rate, which was released that day. 
12:56 pm ET Approx. 2 hr. 44 min. Interior Department Inspector General Oversight Mary Kendall testified on her involvement in the Obama administration’s temporary freeze on ... Mary Kendall testified on her involvement in the Obama administration’s temporary freeze on deepwater drilling after the BP’s oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A 2010 Interior Department report claimed that outside engineers backed the freeze, even though they had not. Interior Secretary Salazar later apologized for the mistake. 2:02 pm ET Approx. 59 min. LIVE Robert George on Immigration Policy Robert George; Katie Taran; Unidentified Speaker Robert George talked about immigration policy, detailing his grandparents arriving in the U.S. as ... Robert George talked about immigration policy, detailing his grandparents arriving in the U.S. as immigrants and his family’s humble beginnings. He said the key ingredient to becoming an American is gratitude, and argued for a “culture of opportunity, not entitlement.” At the end of his speech he took questions from members of the audience.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference. 		3:05 pm ET Approx. 9 min. LIVE Open Phones on Tax Cuts Unidentified Speaker Telephone lines were open for comments on extending tax cuts from the George W. Bush ... Telephone lines were open for comments on extending tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration for middle class earners only. 
3:43 pm ET Approx. 40 min. Missile Defense Threats Richard Formica; Peter Huessy; Unidentified Speaker Lieutenant General Richard Formica talked about missile defense. He said that the heart of ... Lieutenant General Richard Formica talked about missile defense. He said that the heart of the nation’s missile defense is U.S. service members and called for the proper tools to help them do their jobs. 3:05 pm ET Approx. 59 min. LIVE Ying Ma on U.S.-China Relations Ying Ma; Unidentified Speaker Ying Ma talked about U.S. -China relations and why she believes government entitlement programs ... Ying Ma talked about U.S. -China relations and why she believes government entitlement programs take away freedom. She tried to dispel the grandiose myths surrounding the development of China as a world superpower. She ceded that China has made many sacrifices to create such fast economic growth.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference. 		3:18 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Field Report with Lieutenant General Daniel Allyn Daniel Allyn; John Keane; Unidentified Speaker Former Commander of the Regional Command East Lieutenant General Daniel Allyn addressed the ... Former Commander of the Regional Command East Lieutenant General Daniel Allyn addressed the situation in Eastern Afghanistan. He said there were four key tasks. These included keeping Kabul safe and stabilized. The second was making sure the Afghan National Security Forces had a way to stop outside influences and close the porous Pakistan border. The third task was the establishment of the National Security Force itself and making sure they were sustainable. The fourth task was achieving marked goals. General Jack Keane (Ret.) conducted the interview and moderated questions from the audience.
4:27 pm ET Approx. 7 min. Senator Rubio Remarks at Mitt Romney Campaign Rally Marco Rubio; Unidentified Speaker Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Romney campaign rally at Ronnow Elementary School in Las ... Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Romney campaign rally at Ronnow Elementary School in Las Vegas.  4:11 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 9 min. LIVE Kirby Wilbur Remarks Jolie Stuart-Davis; Unidentified Speaker; Kirby Wilbur Kirby Wilbur talked about the founding of the United States and its recognition of religion at the ... Kirby Wilbur talked about the founding of the United States and its recognition of religion at the time. He emphasized that he felt that our government was founded on religious values and we should push to bring religion into politics. After his speech Mr. Wilbur responded to audience members' questions.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference. 		4:33 pm ET Approx. 2 hr. 37 min. Possible Defense Spending Cuts Jeffrey Zients and Ashton Carter testified on the effects of automatic budget cuts on Defense ... Jeffrey Zients and Ashton Carter testified on the effects of automatic budget cuts on Defense Department and other government programs. The cuts, also known as sequestration, were part of the 2011 debt ceiling agreement and were scheduled for January 2013 unless Congress passed $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction. Among the programs discussed were base support services for military families and veterans, funding for civilian investments, training for troops in Afghanistan, the Federal Aviation Administration, food and workplace safety inspections, and the National Weather Service.
4:35 pm ET Approx. 12 min. Senator Portman Remarks at Mitt Romney Campaign Rally Rob Portman Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) spoke at a campaign rally for Mitt Romney in Lancaster, ... Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) spoke at a campaign rally for Mitt Romney in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.  5:21 pm ET Approx. 55 min. Women's Health Care Coverage Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters ... Senator Barb Mikulski (D-MD), Secretary Sebelius, and other members of Congress spoke to reporters about new health care coverage that guarantees women will receive, at no cost, an annual women’s health exam. The coverage was part of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. 7:12 pm ET Approx. 47 min. Christian Science Monitor Breakfast with House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy spoke with political journalists about a wide range of issues ... House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy spoke with political journalists about a wide range of issues at a Christian Science Monitor Breakfast event at the St.*Regis Hotel. Among his comments he predicted that tea party movement-backed Ted Cruz’s previous night victory in the the Texas Senate Republican primary runoff was an indication that what happened in the House during the 2010 elections was starting to happen in the Senate. Other topics included the presidential election and tax cut bills now making their way through Congress.
4:48 pm ET Approx. 39 min. Tim Pawlenty Remarks at Romney Campaign Rally Tim Pawlenty; Unidentified Speaker Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty campaigned for Mitt Romney at Polar Ice House in Cary, ... Former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty campaigned for Mitt Romney at Polar Ice House in Cary, North Carolina.  6:18 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 32 min. Origins of States and Government Tom Palmer; Unidentified Speaker Tom Palmer talked about the role of government in society, as well as the historical origins and ... Tom Palmer talked about the role of government in society, as well as the historical origins and evolution of states and government. He outlined the history of government beginning with the “predatory state” to contemporary notions of sovereignty. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience. This speech was part of a Cato Institute forum on economic and political issues. 8:01 pm ET Approx. 40 min. Missile Defense Threats Richard Formica; Peter Huessy; Unidentified Speaker Lieutenant General Richard Formica talked about missile defense. He said that the heart of ... Lieutenant General Richard Formica talked about missile defense. He said that the heart of the nation’s missile defense is U.S. service members and called for the proper tools to help them do their jobs.
5:28 pm ET Approx. 8 min. Paul Ryan Remarks at Mitt Romney Campaign Event Paul Ryan; Unidentified Speaker House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at a campaign rally outside the Romney for ... House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke at a campaign rally outside the Romney for President campaign bus in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  7:46 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. LIVE 34th Annual National Conservative Student Conference Keynote Speaker Peter Schweizer gave the keynote address at the 34th Annual National Conservative Student ... Peter Schweizer gave the keynote address at the 34th Annual National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, D.C. Topics included unemployment, job creation, healthcare reform, and what the 2012 election could mean for conservative voters. Schweizer answered questions from the audience. 8:45 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan Nominations Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan ... Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the transition in Afghanistan and mending U.S. relations with Pakistan. Other topics included the threat of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups, treatment of women and girls, the re-opening of the NATO supply route in Pakistan, and IEDs (improvised explosive devices).
5:37 pm ET Approx. 8 min. Senator Thune Remarks at Romney Campaign Office John Thune; Unidentified Speaker Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke at the opening of Mitt Romney’s campaign office in ... Senator John Thune (R-SD) spoke at the opening of Mitt Romney’s campaign office in Springfield, Virginia.  9:00 pm ET Approx. 25 min. U.S.-Japan Relations Leon Panetta; Unidentified Speaker Secretary Panetta held a press conference with Japan Defense Minister Satoshi ... Secretary Panetta held a press conference with Japan Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto. Secretary Panetta talked about a plan that the U.S. hoped would eventually allow the Marines to fly Osprey aircraft in Okinawa, Japan. Residents there had been protesting the move because of safety concerns. 10:18 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. State Department Counterterrorism Efforts Alberto Fernandez testified on the mission, operations and impact of the State Department’s ... Alberto Fernandez testified on the mission, operations and impact of the State Department’s Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications. 
5:46 pm ET Approx. 20 min. Senator Rubio Remarks at Mitt Romney Campaign Rally Marco Rubio; Unidentified Speaker Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Romney campaign rally at Ronnow Elementary School in Las ... Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke at a Romney campaign rally at Ronnow Elementary School in Las Vegas.  9:28 pm ET Approx. 59 min. Robert George on Immigration Policy Robert George; Katie Taran; Unidentified Speaker Robert George talked about immigration policy, detailing his grandparents arriving in the U.S. as ... Robert George talked about immigration policy, detailing his grandparents arriving in the U.S. as immigrants and his family’s humble beginnings. He said the key ingredient to becoming an American is gratitude, and argued for a “culture of opportunity, not entitlement.” At the end of his speech he took questions from members of the audience.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference. 		11:21 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. General Services Administration Expenses General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, ... General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, specifically on the spending of the November 2010 Federal Acquisitions Service Award Ceremony in Virginia and GSA expenses and executive bonuses. 
6:07 pm ET Approx. 18 min. Mitt Romney on Middle Class Tax Cuts W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the ... Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the increase in the unemployment rate to 8.32 percent an “extraordinary record of failure” by President Obama. He also talked about his five-point plan for the middle class.
Due to technical difficulties the program was joined in progress. 		10:27 pm ET Approx. 57 min. Ying Ma on U.S.-China Relations Ying Ma; Unidentified Speaker Ying Ma talked about U.S. -China relations and why she believes government entitlement programs ... Ying Ma talked about U.S. -China relations and why she believes government entitlement programs take away freedom. She tried to dispel the grandiose myths surrounding the development of China as a world superpower. She ceded that China has made many sacrifices to create such fast economic growth.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference. 		1:13 am ET Approx. 46 min. Brendan Johnson Remarks Brendan Johnson, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota and chair of the Attorney ... Brendan Johnson, the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota and chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Subcommittee on Native American Issues, talked about drug abuse, particularly synthetic drugs, within tribal communities. During much of the session he responded to questions from Native American youth on issues such as prevalence of sexual assaults among tribal communities, juvenile crimes and prosecution, as well as drug and alcohol issues.
6:26 pm ET Approx. 14 min. Mitt Romney News Conference W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included ... Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included unemployment, the economy, and job creation. 11:25 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Kirby Wilbur Remarks Jolie Stuart-Davis; Unidentified Speaker; Kirby Wilbur Kirby Wilbur talked about the founding of the United States and its recognition of religion at the ... Kirby Wilbur talked about the founding of the United States and its recognition of religion at the time. He emphasized that he felt that our government was founded on religious values and we should push to bring religion into politics. After his speech Mr. Wilbur responded to audience members' questions.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference. 		2:01 am ET Approx. 40 min. Missile Defense Threats Richard Formica; Peter Huessy; Unidentified Speaker Lieutenant General Richard Formica talked about missile defense. He said that the heart of ... Lieutenant General Richard Formica talked about missile defense. He said that the heart of the nation’s missile defense is U.S. service members and called for the proper tools to help them do their jobs.
6:40 pm ET Approx. 11 min. President Obama Remarks on Tax Cuts Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end ... President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end of 2012. He also talked about the July 2012 unemployment rate, which was released that day.  12:35 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. 34th Annual National Conservative Student Conference Keynote Speaker Peter Schweizer gave the keynote address at the 34th Annual National Conservative Student ... Peter Schweizer gave the keynote address at the 34th Annual National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, D.C. Topics included unemployment, job creation, healthcare reform, and what the 2012 election could mean for conservative voters. Schweizer answered questions from the audience. 2:45 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan and Pakistan Nominations Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan ... Nominees testified about their qualifications to represent the U.S. as ambassadors to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Senators questions primarily addressed how each nominee would address the transition in Afghanistan and mending U.S. relations with Pakistan. Other topics included the threat of the Haqqani network and other terrorist groups, treatment of women and girls, the re-opening of the NATO supply route in Pakistan, and IEDs (improvised explosive devices).
6:53 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Gulf of Mexico Energy Production Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico ... Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico following BP’s 2010 oil spill. Among other topics they discussed the drilling permit process, industry safety efforts, and future oil production projections. Michael Bromwich criticized Congress for failing to pass any drilling safety legislation since the oil spill. Steve LeVine predicted that the U.S. will be a net-exporter of oil and gas by 2020. After their remarks, they answered questions from audience members. 1:40 am ET Approx. 25 min. U.S.-Japan Relations Leon Panetta; Unidentified Speaker Secretary Panetta held a press conference with Japan Defense Minister Satoshi ... Secretary Panetta held a press conference with Japan Defense Minister Satoshi Morimoto. Secretary Panetta talked about a plan that the U.S. hoped would eventually allow the Marines to fly Osprey aircraft in Okinawa, Japan. Residents there had been protesting the move because of safety concerns. 4:18 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. State Department Counterterrorism Efforts Alberto Fernandez testified on the mission, operations and impact of the State Department’s ... Alberto Fernandez testified on the mission, operations and impact of the State Department’s Center for Strategic Counterterrorism Communications. 
8:01 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Conversation with Republican Governors Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), ... Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), and Scott Walker (WI) talked about education reform, health care, and job creation with Walter Isaacson. The governors were in agreement on the necessity of education reform to improve education quality and efficiency as well as being opposed to the Affordable Care Act. They all agreed on the need to create more jobs; however, they differed in their approach to creating more. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of trying to attract single-issue swing voters and the difficulty that creates in elections. 2:06 am ET Approx. 5 min. Open Phones Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the can?'”
The question referred to the inability of the 112th Congress to make difficult decisions on pressing tax policy and budget issues. A montage of senators and representatives using the phrase “kick the can down the road” was shown.
Steven Sloan was interviewed by phone about the financial implications of Congress leaving the for a five-week summer recess as tax and sequestration issues were still unresolved.
Don Sloan talked about the 112th Congress in comparison to others, specifically on compromise and productivity. He also discussed the history of the Senate filibuster. 		5:21 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 50 min. General Services Administration Expenses General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, ... General Services Administration (GSA) officials testified on overspending at their agency, specifically on the spending of the November 2010 Federal Acquisitions Service Award Ceremony in Virginia and GSA expenses and executive bonuses. 
9:06 pm ET Approx. 11 min. President Obama Remarks on Tax Cuts Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end ... President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end of 2012. He also talked about the July 2012 unemployment rate, which was released that day.  2:13 am ET Approx. 59 min. Robert George on Immigration Policy Robert George; Katie Taran; Unidentified Speaker Robert George talked about immigration policy, detailing his grandparents arriving in the U.S. as ... Robert George talked about immigration policy, detailing his grandparents arriving in the U.S. as immigrants and his family’s humble beginnings. He said the key ingredient to becoming an American is gratitude, and argued for a “culture of opportunity, not entitlement.” At the end of his speech he took questions from members of the audience.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference.
9:18 pm ET Approx. 18 min. Mitt Romney on Middle Class Tax Cuts W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the ... Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the increase in the unemployment rate to 8.32 percent an “extraordinary record of failure” by President Obama. He also talked about his five-point plan for the middle class.
Due to technical difficulties the program was joined in progress. 		3:13 am ET Approx. 57 min. Ying Ma on U.S.-China Relations Ying Ma; Unidentified Speaker Ying Ma talked about U.S. -China relations and why she believes government entitlement programs ... Ying Ma talked about U.S. -China relations and why she believes government entitlement programs take away freedom. She tried to dispel the grandiose myths surrounding the development of China as a world superpower. She ceded that China has made many sacrifices to create such fast economic growth.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference.
9:37 pm ET Approx. 14 min. Mitt Romney News Conference W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included ... Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included unemployment, the economy, and job creation. 4:11 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Kirby Wilbur Remarks Jolie Stuart-Davis; Unidentified Speaker; Kirby Wilbur Kirby Wilbur talked about the founding of the United States and its recognition of religion at the ... Kirby Wilbur talked about the founding of the United States and its recognition of religion at the time. He emphasized that he felt that our government was founded on religious values and we should push to bring religion into politics. After his speech Mr. Wilbur responded to audience members' questions.
This speech was part of the Young America’s Foundation national conservative student conference.
9:52 pm ET Approx. 28 min. First Lady Michelle Obama in Manchester, New Hampshire Michelle Obama; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech to campaign supporters in Manchester, New ... First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech to campaign supporters in Manchester, New Hampshire. She emphasized her husband’s commitment to the improvement of the U.S. economy and job growth. She also spoke about education reform, health care reform, and war in the Middle East. She emphasized that we have to be looking to the future to improve the life of future generations, instead of unduly burdening them. 5:22 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. 34th Annual National Conservative Student Conference Keynote Speaker Peter Schweizer gave the keynote address at the 34th Annual National Conservative Student ... Peter Schweizer gave the keynote address at the 34th Annual National Conservative Student Conference in Washington, D.C. Topics included unemployment, job creation, healthcare reform, and what the 2012 election could mean for conservative voters. Schweizer answered questions from the audience.
10:21 pm ET Approx. 36 min. Rally for the Repeal of the Health Care Law Conservative activists spoke at a rally in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health ... Conservative activists spoke at a rally in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health care law.  6:26 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Field Report with Lieutenant General Daniel Allyn Daniel Allyn; John Keane; Unidentified Speaker Former Commander of the Regional Command East Lieutenant General Daniel Allyn addressed the ... Former Commander of the Regional Command East Lieutenant General Daniel Allyn addressed the situation in Eastern Afghanistan. He said there were four key tasks. These included keeping Kabul safe and stabilized. The second was making sure the Afghan National Security Forces had a way to stop outside influences and close the porous Pakistan border. The third task was the establishment of the National Security Force itself and making sure they were sustainable. The fourth task was achieving marked goals. General Jack Keane (Ret.) conducted the interview and moderated questions from the audience.
10:57 pm ET Approx. 5 min. Open Phones Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the ... Telephone lines were open for comments on the question, “Why does Congress 'kick the can?'”
The question referred to the inability of the 112th Congress to make difficult decisions on pressing tax policy and budget issues. A montage of senators and representatives using the phrase “kick the can down the road” was shown.
Steven Sloan was interviewed by phone about the financial implications of Congress leaving the for a five-week summer recess as tax and sequestration issues were still unresolved.
Don Sloan talked about the 112th Congress in comparison to others, specifically on compromise and productivity. He also discussed the history of the Senate filibuster.
11:05 pm ET Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Gulf of Mexico Energy Production Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico ... Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico following BP’s 2010 oil spill. Among other topics they discussed the drilling permit process, industry safety efforts, and future oil production projections. Michael Bromwich criticized Congress for failing to pass any drilling safety legislation since the oil spill. Steve LeVine predicted that the U.S. will be a net-exporter of oil and gas by 2020. After their remarks, they answered questions from audience members.
12:15 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Conversation with Republican Governors Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), ... Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), and Scott Walker (WI) talked about education reform, health care, and job creation with Walter Isaacson. The governors were in agreement on the necessity of education reform to improve education quality and efficiency as well as being opposed to the Affordable Care Act. They all agreed on the need to create more jobs; however, they differed in their approach to creating more. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of trying to attract single-issue swing voters and the difficulty that creates in elections.
1:20 am ET Approx. 11 min. President Obama Remarks on Tax Cuts Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end ... President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end of 2012. He also talked about the July 2012 unemployment rate, which was released that day. 
1:31 am ET Approx. 18 min. Mitt Romney on Middle Class Tax Cuts W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the ... Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the increase in the unemployment rate to 8.32 percent an “extraordinary record of failure” by President Obama. He also talked about his five-point plan for the middle class.
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1:50 am ET Approx. 14 min. Mitt Romney News Conference W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included ... Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included unemployment, the economy, and job creation.
2:05 am ET Approx. 28 min. First Lady Michelle Obama in Manchester, New Hampshire Michelle Obama; Unidentified Speaker First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech to campaign supporters in Manchester, New ... First Lady Michelle Obama gave a speech to campaign supporters in Manchester, New Hampshire. She emphasized her husband’s commitment to the improvement of the U.S. economy and job growth. She also spoke about education reform, health care reform, and war in the Middle East. She emphasized that we have to be looking to the future to improve the life of future generations, instead of unduly burdening them.
2:34 am ET Approx. 36 min. Rally for the Repeal of the Health Care Law Conservative activists spoke at a rally in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health ... Conservative activists spoke at a rally in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, the health care law. 
3:12 am ET Approx. 45 min. Representative Scott on Sequestration and the 2012 Election Robert Scott; Susan Swain; Unidentified Speaker Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) talked about Virginia’s battleground state role in the ... Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) talked about Virginia’s battleground state role in the 2012 election the impact of sequestration on his district. Other topics included voter identification laws and the economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
3:59 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Gulf of Mexico Energy Production Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico ... Panelists talked about the status of and future of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico following BP’s 2010 oil spill. Among other topics they discussed the drilling permit process, industry safety efforts, and future oil production projections. Michael Bromwich criticized Congress for failing to pass any drilling safety legislation since the oil spill. Steve LeVine predicted that the U.S. will be a net-exporter of oil and gas by 2020. After their remarks, they answered questions from audience members.
5:08 am ET Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Conversation with Republican Governors Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), ... Republican Governors Chris Christie (NJ), Nikki Haley (SC), Bobby Jindal (LA), Bob McDonnell (VA), and Scott Walker (WI) talked about education reform, health care, and job creation with Walter Isaacson. The governors were in agreement on the necessity of education reform to improve education quality and efficiency as well as being opposed to the Affordable Care Act. They all agreed on the need to create more jobs; however, they differed in their approach to creating more. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of trying to attract single-issue swing voters and the difficulty that creates in elections.
6:13 am ET Approx. 11 min. President Obama Remarks on Tax Cuts Barack Obama; Unidentified Speaker President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end ... President Obama spoke about tax cuts from the George W. Bush administration that expire at the end of 2012. He also talked about the July 2012 unemployment rate, which was released that day. 
6:24 am ET Approx. 18 min. Mitt Romney on Middle Class Tax Cuts W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the ... Mitt Romney talked about tax cuts and the July 2012 unemployment numbers. He called the increase in the unemployment rate to 8.32 percent an “extraordinary record of failure” by President Obama. He also talked about his five-point plan for the middle class.
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6:43 am ET Approx. 14 min. Mitt Romney News Conference W. Romney; Unidentified Speaker Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included ... Mitt Romney fielded questions from the audience in Las Vegas, Nevada. Topics included unemployment, the economy, and job creation.