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Health Care debate begins in senate, cloture vote tomorrow

Health Care debate begins in senate, cloture vote tomorrow

Today

The Senate has begun debate on health care reform legislation. Tomorrow night, a cloture vote is expected on the motion to proceed to the bill. Sixty votes are needed and if cloture passes then debate on the bill will occur after the Thanksgiving recess.

On The Communicators

Newsmakers

FCC Chairman Julius  Genachowski on Internet Oversight

FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski on Internet Oversight

Today

In his first appearance on C‑SPAN's "The Communicators," Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski discussed efforts on formalizing rules on net neutrality and the expansion of broadband in the United States.
Sen. Levin  discusses  Afghanistan and Fort Hood Shootings

Sen. Levin discusses Afghanistan and Fort Hood Shootings

Today

On C‑SPAN’s Newsmakers, Senate Armed Services Cmte. Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) discussed Pres. Obama's approaching decision on sending more troops to Afghanistan, working with Afghanistan's re-elected President Karzai, and the shootings at Fort Hood.

Recent Programs

NPC Luncheon Address by Fmr. Rep. Jim Leach (R-IA) Former Congressman Jim Leach (R-IA), now Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities delivered remarks on the subject of multiculturalism at a National Press Club luncheon in Washington.
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  • Q&A: Judy Shelton, Contributor to the Economist & Wall Street Journal

  • After Words: After Words: Nomi Prins, author of ''It Takes a Pillage'' interviewed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
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