Damon Moglen, Friends of the Earth, Climate & Energy Project Director – Topic: The State Dept. Friday held its last open public hearing on the proposed $7-billion Keystone XL pipeline project and whether it is in the U.S. national interest. The State Dept. has held numerous hearings across the country in states impacted by the 1700-mile oil pipeline stretching from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.
Michael Malbin, Campaign Finance Institute, Executive Director - Topic: 2012 campaign fundraising totals this quarter and overall fundraising
Charles Abbott, Reuters, Agriculture Reporter - Topic: The federal government spends about $20 billion a year to offer financial assistance to farmers. However both the Obama Administration and the Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction are proposing for cuts when it comes to subsidies. Mr. Abbott discusses the types of subsidy programs and how much they receive plus how growers could be affected if they lose their subsidies.