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2010 Mid-Term Elections
Fmr. Speaker Gingrich on Lessons Learned From 1994 Elections
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (1995-99) joined the C‑SPAN/Cable Center Classroom for a look back at the 1994 Congressional midterm elections and how the lessons learned can be applied to the 2010 race.
Fmr. House Spkr. Newt Gingrich
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Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) Becomes Longest Serving Member of Congress
(November 18, 2009)
November 18, 2009 marked another record-breaking event for Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV): the longest serving member of Congress. Among other milestones for the Senator, who is the only member elected to nine full terms, Sen. Byrd has held more Senate leadership positions than anyone else.
Washington, DC
Sen. Byrd Remarks: From Earlier
Sens. Reid, McConnell & Rockefeller
Sen. Byrd interview video (Nov. 2005)
Sen. Byrd 1977 Oral History
Sen. Byrd statement
Queen Attends Ceremonial Opening of British Parliament
(November 18, 2009)
On the first day of the new Parliamentary session, the Queen travels from Buckingham Palace to Parliament to deliver a speech from the throne in the House of Lords. The speech is drawn up by the government, and outlines its priorities for the coming year.
Washington, DC
: 9 min.
State Opening of British Parliment
Guardian: David Cameron on Queen's speech
Matthew Continetti, Author, “The Persecution of Sarah Palin”
(November 16, 2009)
Matthew Continetti discusses media's reaction to Sarah Palin -- the topic of the guest's new book, “The Persecution of Sarah Palin”.
Washington, DC
: 43 min.
Interview With Matthew Continetti
The Weekly Standard
Weekly Republican Address
(November 14, 2009)
Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) delivers the weekly Republican address, he discusses how to achieve lower costs in health care reform legislation.
Washington, DC
: 3 min.
Weekly Republican Address
President Barack Obama Speech in Tokyo
(November 13, 2009)
During his visit to Japan, Pres. Obama gave a speech on the U.S-Asian alliance to expand trade options, limit climate change and decrease nuclear weapons. Courtesy of NHK World.
Tokyo, Japan
: 33 min.
Pres. Obama Speech
C-SPAN/Cable Center Classroom with Fmr. House Speaker Gingrich
(November 12, 2009)
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (1995-99) joined the C‑SPAN/Cable Center Classroom for a look back at the 1994 Congressional midterm elections and how the lessons learned can be applied to the 2010 race. In the discussion, Mr. Gingrich examined the issues and events that resulted in a Republican majority in the U.S. House.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 8 min.
Fmr. House Spkr. Newt Gingrich
George W. Bush Gives Keynote Address At Policy Institute
(November 12, 2009)
Former Pres. George W. Bush gave a keynote address at Southern Methodist University outlining the initial areas of focus for the institute named after him. The Institute will be part of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which will also include a library, museum and archives.
Dallas
: 35 min.
Keynote Address
George W. Bush Presidential Library
Bloomberg Link Washington Summit
(November 12, 2009)
Bloomberg Link hosted a Washington Summit where journalists and experts spoke to a gathering of administration decision makers, CEO's, international stakeholders, and opinion leaders about issues critical to the business world. This event was held at the Newseum in Washington, DC.
Washington, DC
Washington Summit: Morning Session
Washington Summit: Afternoon Session
Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA)
(November 8, 2009)
Gov. Ed Rendell (D-PA) takes a look at how the state of Pennsylvania has used the stimulus funds it received, the overall impact the economy has had on the state, as well as health care & unemployment issues.
Washington, DC
: 27 min.
Interview with Gov. Rendell
Pennsylvania State Website
Gov. Mitch Daniels (R-IN)
(November 8, 2009)
Gov. Daniels talks about the condition of the U.S. and Indiana economy. He also touches on several other topics including: rising unemployment and the recession, health care, and gives his views on the performance of President Obama and Congress.
Washington, DC
: 31 min.
Interview with Gov. Daniels
Indiana State Website
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New Hampshire Union Leader
Newspaper tracks presidential politics in New Hampshire and other early primary/caucus states
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Website contains state-by-state election poll data: campaign polls, presidential race polls, and more
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This is a way to search donations reported to the Federal Election Commission by candidates for federal office
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A gateway webpage where U.S. citizens can register to vote in their various jurisdictions