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Atlantic Health Care Forum, Morning Session

Marilyn Tavenner, Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, speaks about entitlement reform at The Atlantic's all-day Health Care Forum. Other topics...
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BPC Looks at Drones & The Rule of Law

Former 9/11 Commissioner Thomas Kean introduces a discussion on the rule of law and the use of drones and targeting killings, hosted by the Bipartisan...
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CSIS Rolls out Future of U.S. Ground Forces Report

The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts a panel discussion as part of its roll-out event for its report on the future of U.S....
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U.S. Meat Industry

Harper's Magazine Contributor Ted Conover discusses his recent cover story about the meat industry in the United States.
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Joan Walsh on the Progressive Agenda

Joan Walsh of Salon.com comments on top stories including gun control, the treatment by media and politicians of the Boston bombing suspects verses mass shooters,...
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Nicholas Burns on U.S. Options Toward Syria

Nicholas Burns, Former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, gives his assessment of what options the United States has in how to deal with...
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Open Phones

A review of the top headlines and stories making news this morning along with viewer phone calls, emails and social networking posts.
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Intelligence and Counterterrorism Policy

Panelists talk about intelligence and counterterrorism efforts domestically and internationally.
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Conversation with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas

Justice Thomas discusses his life and career before an audience of about 1,200 students and faculty members at Duquesne Law School in Pittsburgh. He talks...
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African Americans and the Civil War Conference, Day 2

Historians James McPherson and Barbara Fields speak about the history of African-American soldiers during the Civil War, including issues related to inequality, racism and recruiting.
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Open Phones on President Obama's Second Term

Telephone lines are open for comments on the first 100 days of President Obama's second presidential term.
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Arlington House Re-Dedication

Join the National Park Service at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial for a special program rededicating the historic mansion as the nation s...
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Violence Against Women in India

Indian journalists and human rights advocates talk about violence against women in India.
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Martin Dempsey on National Security and Foreign Policy

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey speaks with reporters on a wide range of issues including U.S. relations with North Korea, Syria and defense...
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Futures Trading Commission Looks into April 23 Twitter Hoax

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission looks into April 23 Twitter hoax that caused a 150 point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial average. This...
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Bloomberg Washington Summit, Federal Communications Commission

Chairman Genachowski speaks about the telecommunications industry and economic growth.
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House Pro Forma Session

The U.S. House of Representatives convenes for a pro forma session.
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Rex Tillerson Remarks on Energy, Innovation and the Economy

Rex Tillerson spoke at the Dallas/Fort Forth World Affairs Council about energy, innovation, and the economy.
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Bill Clinton Speaks About Influences on His Career

Former President Bill Clinton gives the first of a series of lectures on the people and events that shaped his career. He speaks at Georgetown...
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White House Announces New Jobs Program for Vets, Spouses

President Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden announce a new jobs initiative for veterans and military spouses. The...