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Washington Journal for Thursday, May 24

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Slate Journalists Discuss 2012 Campaign on "Political Gabfest"

The 2012 presidential campaign and Mitt Romney's work at Bain Capital was the main focus... More »

The Environment in American History

Colorado State University (Fort Collins) History Professor Mark Fiege, and University of Wisconsin-Madison History Professor William Cronon... More »

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Gen. Allen Briefs Press on Afghanistan Operations

Following up on the NATO meeting discussions on Afghanistan which took place Monday, Gen. John Allen, Commander,... More »

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Brookings Institution Conference Discusses Future of Europe

The Brookings Institution hosts a discussion entitled, “Visions of Europe in an Election Year” as part... More »

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State Department Press Briefing

State Department Spokesman, Victoria Nuland conducts a daily briefing at the State Department. More »

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Mitt Romney Outlines Education Plan at Latino Coalition Economic Summit

Mitt Romney outlined his plan to improve America’s schools today and called education, the “greatest... More »

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Secret Service Director Testifies on Recent Scandal

Secret Service Director Mark Sullivan made his first public comments about the Colombian prostitute scandal... More »

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Senate Hearing Investigates Long Wait Times in Veterans' Disability Program

The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee will question veterans' and defense officials on the increasing wait... More »

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National Guard and Reserve Leaders Testify on Budget Cuts

U.S. National Guard and Reserve leadership testified before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense looking at the budget... More »

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Foreign Policy Leaders Urge Passage of Law of the Sea Treaty

The Senate Foreign Relations committee heard from Sec. of State Clinton, Defense Sec. Panetta, and the... More »

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British P.M. Meets with Parliament

British P.M. Cameron was in the House of Commons for questions and provided an update... More »

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President Fundraises in Two Battleground States and California

President Obama kicked off his two day campaign swing with a stop in the battleground... More »

Washington Journal for Wednesday, May 23

Our daily Live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events, and legislation. More »

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VP Biden Questions Romney's Qualifications for President

Vice President Joe Biden told supporters today in Keene, New Hampshire that Mitt Romney’s experience at Bain... More »

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DOD Briefing on Defense Operations

Pentagon Press Secretary George Little held a press availability and discussed Defense issues and operations.  More »

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State Department Press Briefing

State Department Spokesman, Victoria Nuland conducts a daily briefing at the State Department. More »

Washington Journal for Tuesday, May 22

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Senate Hearing Discusses Government Role in Energy Innovation

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a hearing on the role of government... More »

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SEC & CFTC Heads Testify on Derivatives Reform

Chairmen for the SEC and CFTC testify on derivatives reform, reducing systemic risk and improving market... More »