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Retooling the Republican Agenda
Sunday
Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX), Republican Conference Vice Chair, is this weekend's guest on Newsmakers. She discusses the republican agenda, including how they can retool the party to win more congressional seats after recent losses.
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Health Hazards in Plastics
Wednesday
The Senate Commerce Consumer Affairs Subcmte. looked at the health hazards caused by chemicals found in plastic products. Some common household items often contain bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that leaches out of plastic and may be harmful to consumers. Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR) chaired the hearing. Watch on Sunday on C-SPAN at 11:05am ET.
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Women Who Shaped Our Nation
Today
Author & ABC News political commentator Cokie Roberts tells the story of some of early Amer-
ica's notable women and their achievements in "Ladies of Liberty." In her book, she draws on personal correspondence and private journals to recount the history of fmr. First Ladies. She is interviewed by Pat Schroeder.
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Recent Programs
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From March 4, the California Supreme Court hears oral arguments for six consolidated appeals, In re Marriage Cases ( S147999). The challengers contend that the current California marriage statutes are unconstitutional in limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples and denying same-sex couples access to the designation of marriage. The Court overturned the ban by a vote of 4-3.
Washington, DC
: 3 hr. 35 min.
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The Brookings Institution holds a policy forum on the current state of credit markets. Keynote speaker, FDIC Chairman Sheila Bair and Brookings scholars discuss the crisis in the mortgage-housing market, possible policy solutions, and future prevention through necessary regulatory reform.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 58 min.
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The National Press Club is celebrating its 100th anniversary and so is the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Dir. Robert Mueller, Friday's Press Club luncheon speaker, discussed his agency's relationship with the national media.
Washington, DC
: 57 min.
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U.S. Treasury Sec. Henry Paulson delivered an update on housing and the credit markets. He spoke at an event hosted by the Greater Washington Board of Trade & the Washington Post, which released its report on the top 200 companies in the area.
Washington, DC
: 42 min.
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) chairs a Senate Republican Conference forum on energy. Senate Republicans and industry experts discuss rising fuel costs and ways Congress can promote American energy sources that help ease the strain on family budgets and reduce dependence on foreign oil.
Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 13 min.
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House Min. Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and other House Republicans conduct a press conference to respond to a vote in the House defeating legislation that would have provided an additional $162.5 Billion in funding for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Washington, DC
: 15 min.
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Sen. Joseph Biden (D-DE) chairs a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on U.S.-China Relations. Deputy Sec. of State John Negroponte and academic experts testify on how the U.S. can build an affirmative agenda with China across a wide spectrum of issues from regional security to the environment.
Washington, DC
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House Financial Services Chairman Barney Frank talked about the mortgage crisis and the state of the housing stimulus legislation, including the veto threat from President Bush. His speech was apart of the 2008 Midyear Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo held by the National Association of Realtors at the Marriott Wardman Park.
Washington, DC
: 45 min.
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Fmr. Sen. John Edwards (D-NC) announced his support for Dem. Presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL). The two appeared together in a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, MI.
Grand Rapids, MI
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House Min. Leader John Boehner (R-OH) and other members of the Republican Leadership conduct a news conference on Capitol Hill to discuss issues American families are facing.
Washington, DC
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Capital News
Updated:
May 17, 2008, 8pm (ET)
This Week on C-SPAN
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Sunday at 10am (ET)
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Newsmakers: Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX)
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Sunday at 6:30pm (ET)
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RWH: Historical Primaries & Sen. John McCain Campaign Event
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Sunday at 8pm (ET)
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Q&A: Author James Rosen
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Sunday at 8pm (ET)
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C-SPAN3 History
Israel: 60th Anniversary
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Monday at 9am (ET)
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2008 U.S.-Russian World Forum
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Monday at 12:15pm (ET)
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Alliance for Health Reform Panel on MA Health Reform
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