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House Armed Services Cmte. Chair Ike Skelton (D-MO) discussed a recent report on the Fort Hood attack and suggested overhauls on military efficiency reviews. He also answered questions on U.S. policy in Afghanistan & Pakistan and the current U.S. relief efforts in Haiti.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
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 From Sunday, Jan. 17
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IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman joined Newsmakers to discuss Internal Revenue Service plans to regulate US tax preparers in the 2011 tax season. In what he described as "sweeping changes," tax preparers will be expected to participate in competency testing and mandatory registration under new regulations. He also stressed improved "customer service" relations and online accessibility.
Friday, January 8, 2010
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Newsmakers: From Earlier  Washington Post: IRS Promises Greater Scrutiny
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IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman discusses Internal Revenue Service plans to regulate US tax preparers in the 2011 tax season. Tax preparers will be expected to participate in competency testing, continuing education and mandatory registration under new regulations.
Friday, January 8, 2010
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Newsmakers: C-SPAN at 10am & 6pm ET Entire Program
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Intelligence Reporters Pamela Hess (AP) & Tim Starks (CQPolitics.com) discussed the U.S.'s ability to counter terrorism and the White House's response to a report about a Dec. 25 attempted attack on a plane over Detroit.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
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Washington, DC
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Dr. Francis Collins, Dir. of the Nat'l Institutes of Health (NIH), recently approved 27 new human embryonic stem cell lines for diabetes research. The new lines, gathered by Harvard Univ. from fertility clinics, will be used to study organ development and insulin production.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
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From Sunday, Dec. 27
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Budget Cmte. Chairman Sen. Kent Conrad (D-ND) joins Newsmakers his proposal of a national commission to tackle the $12 trillion national debt. Before the House recessed, members passed a short-term hike in the debt ceiling to avoid a default on U.S. financial obligations.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
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Washington, DC
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Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Cmte. Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) discusses his Party's stance on climate change issues and the Copenhagen Conference.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday, Dec. 13
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Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), member of the Armed Services Cmte. stated on C‑SPAN’s Newsmakers that our troops should eventually act as a support group to the Afghans and not combat troops. He also said that benchmarks for progress are decreased violence and a return to routine daily life for Afghan civilians.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday, Dec. 6
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Sec. of Energy Steven Chu discussed the climate debate in Congress, the state visit of Indian PM Singh, as well as the President's and Cabinet members' trip to Copenhagen for the World Climate Change Summit.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
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Washington, DC
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Interview with Sec. Chu
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Senate Armed Services Cmte. Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI) discussed Pres. Obama's approaching decision on sending more troops to Afghanistan, working with Afghanistan's re-elected President Karzai, and the U.S. role in Pakistan.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
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Washington, DC
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