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Ylan Mui on Latest Unemployment Numbers

Washington Post Financial Reporter Ylan Mui discusses the latest unemployment numbers for April, released yesterday. The unemployment rate for April was 7.5%, and 165,000 jobs...
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First Phones

We take viewer calls, emails and tweets on the news of the day.
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RTTWH: RTTWH 2016: Rep. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN PARTY 46th Annual Silver Elephant Fundraising Dinner w/ a Tribute to Former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint Keynote Speaker: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)...
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) Speaks to South Carolina Republicans

The freshman Republican Senator headlines a fundraising dinner featuring speeches from both of South Carolina's Republican Senators and Gov. Nikki Haley. Former Sen. Jim DeMint...
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Social Media and Breaking News

Panelists talk about the use of social media and the speed of "bad information" following breaking national news stories.
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News Coverage of Violence, Trauma and Aftermath

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Vice President Joe Biden Speaks to South Carolina Democrats

C-SPAN's Road to the White House 2016 coverage kicks off with Vice President Joe Biden in a keynote speech at the South Carolina Democratic...
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Road to the White House 2016

Telephones lines are open for viewer reaction to speeches by possible contenders in the 2016 presidential election.
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State of Latino America, Panel 2

Tavis Smiley Presents and the William Velasquez Institute hosted a set of conversations at Chicago State University looking at immigration, jobs, education, housing, politics and...
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State of Latino America, Panel 1

Tavis Smiley Presents and the William Velasquez Institute hosted a set of conversations at Chicago State University looking at immigration, jobs, education, politics, drugs, the...
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American Foreign Service Association Memorial Plaque Ceremony

Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks at the American Foreign Service Association (AFSA) Memorial Plaque Ceremony where he joins Vice President Joe Biden in...
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Former Sec. of State Albright Speaks About Security Challenges

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright delivers the keynote speech at the Truman National Security Project's annual conference on 21st century threats and challenges. Truman...
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Washington Classroom with Bill Galston

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Trayvon Martin Case and Race Relations

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LAW SCHOOL Center for the Study of Race & Race Relations Trayvon Martin Case & Race Relations Three Panels & a Keynote...
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Senate Pro Forma Session

The Senate met in a pro forma session.
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CEO of AMEX Discusses Jobs & The Economy

Kenneth Chenault, chairman and CEO of American Express, describes the state of the global economy and the engines of job creation and financial growth. He...
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Social Media and Employment

Panelists speak about the privacy, social and policy implications that arise when employers use social media and other publicly available electronic information to gather personal...
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Washington Journal

The "Washington Journal" daily live program provides a forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation. Live each morning...
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House Pro Forma Session

The House meets in a pro forma session.
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Former Senators Conrad, Gregg Comment on Fiscal Reform Efforts

Former senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Judd Gregg (R-NH) evaluate proposals for reforming the nation's fiscal policies. Both senators served on the National Commission on...