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Telephone lines were open for comments on President Obama's budget deficit and federal debt plan.
Humberto Sanchez previewed the House vote on the continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2011. Mr. Sanchez participated by phone.
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick talked about his book, A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life. Other topics included his state’s budget and the effects of federal fiscal battles on Massachusetts, his state’s health care reform law, and school vouchers. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Hannah Weakley and Connor Hall StudentCam Winners
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Hannah Weakley spoke about her video, A Rising Tide, one of the high school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. She is junior at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community.
Representative Kevin Brady talked about the federal budget and spending, and the national debt ceiling. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
Richard Umbdenstock talked about a new Obama administration initiative, “Partnership for Patients,” which aims to reduce preventable medical errors that kill thousands of Americans each year. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Representative Brady on Federal Spending and the Budget
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Representative Kevin Brady talked about the federal budget and spending, and the national debt ceiling. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio's Nancy Calo read news headlines at the end of the program.
Vote on 2011 Continuing Resolution
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Humberto Sanchez previewed the House vote on the continuing resolution to fund the federal government through September 30, 2011. Mr. Sanchez participated by phone.
A Rising Tide
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Hannah Weakley and Connor Hall's, A Rising Tide, was one of the was one of the high school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. They are juniors at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community.
Representatives from the Justice Department, and counselors testified on the rights of crime victims. Among the topics they addressed were the changing nature of crime, the use of technology in criminal acts, programs to support crime victims, and the impact of the economy on victim services.
Senate Reair: Democratic Women on the Budget
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Financial Crisis Report
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Senator Carl Levin(D-MI) and Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) spoke to reporters and answered questions about a report on the causes of the 2008 financial crisis and recommend additional changes to financial laws. Among the findings, the report alleged fraudulent mortgage practices at the defunct Washington Mutual Bank, as well as failure to act by federal bank regulators despite their documented knowledge of severe problem at the bank. It also alleged conflicts of interest at credit rating agencies, and claimed Goldman Sachs profited greatly by betting against financial products they sold to clients.
A Rising Tide
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Hannah Weakley and Connor Hall's, A Rising Tide, was one of the was one of the high school section third prize-winning videos in C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam documentary contest. They are juniors at Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma. C-SPAN Classroom's StudentCam video documentary contest was a national competition in which middle and high school students produced a documentary focusing on an issue, event, or topic that helped them better understand the role of the federal government in their life or community.
Political Unrest and Military Operations in Libya
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Senator John McCain and others talked about the political unrest in Libya and military action against forces of Libyan Leader Moammar Qadhafi. Among the topics they addressed were the level of U.S. commitment to the NATO mission in Libya, the scope of the United Nations resolution authorizing the use of force, and the strength of opposition forces. Senator John McCain reiterated his position that the U.S. should do more to help the rebels topple Libyan ruler.
The House Budget Committee met to consider a Republican federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2012.
Democracy in the Muslim World
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Current and former Middle East political officials talked about political unrest in the Arab world. Among the topics they addressed were the strength of democracy movements in various countries and the influence of religion on popular demonstrations and protests. They also answered questions from the audience.
Governors, academics, and legal experts testified on the fiscal state of the states. Chair Rep. Issa (R-CA) Witnesses: Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis. Gov. Peter Shumlin, D-Vermont Andrew Biggs, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research Mark Mix, president, National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Robert Novy-Marx, professor of finance, University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of BusinessDesmond Lachman, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
Governors, academics, and legal experts testified on the fiscal state of the states. Chair Rep. Issa (R-CA) Witnesses: Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis. Gov. Peter Shumlin, D-Vermont Andrew Biggs, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research Mark Mix, president, National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation Robert Novy-Marx, professor of finance, University of Rochester Simon Graduate School of BusinessDesmond Lachman, resident scholar, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
House Minority Leader News Briefing
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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi gave her weekly briefing. Topics included the vote on the 2011 continuing resolution for the remainder of fiscal year 2011.
Senate Democratic leaders spoke about the 2011 and 2012 federal budgets.
Senate Democratic leaders spoke about the 2011 and 2012 federal budgets.
2011 Federal Spending
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Brian Friel spoke by phone about the congressional vote later in the day on the 2011 continuing resolution to fund the government through September 30, 2011.
House Speaker News Briefing
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House Speaker John Boehner gave his weekly legislative briefing to the press.
Jay Carney and Office of Management and Budget Director Jacob Lew briefed reporters and answered questions about President Obama's plan for decreasing the budget deficit and reducing the national debt.
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the management and Arlington National Cemetery. Witnesses: Colonel William Koch USAF (ret.) Ms. Kathryn A. Condon Executive Director Army National Cemeteries Program Office of the Secretary of the Army Mr. Patrick Hallinan Superintendent Arlington National Cemetery Mr. Karl F. Schneider Principal Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour spoke at an event hosted by the Greater Manchester Federated Republican Women. Governor Barbour has visited several states with early presidential primaries or caucuses including Iowa, South Carolina, and Nevada. He announced that he will decide on a run in the 2012 presidential race later in April 2011.