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Yuval Levin talked about his book The Fractured Republic: Renewing America’s Social Contract in the Age of Individualism, in which he discusses the path forward to a more united, stable, and prosperous America.

Experts on constitutionalism as well as executive and legislative power talked about the constitutional role of Congress and the use of executive power in contemporary government. Topics included the importance of maintaining a balanced government, and how the increased use of executive power causes instability.

Community activists and journalists talked about the challenges of poverty, gang violence, and drug addiction in low-income communities. Among the panelists were NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI).

Panelists talked about how conservative principles could be applied to contemporary issues. They also discussed potential challenges facing Republican presidential candidates in 2016, including how to appeal to younger voters.

Yuval Levin talked about his book, The Great Debate: Edmund Burke, Thomas Paine, and the Birth of Right and Left.

This program was part of the the National Constitution Center’s first-ever Bill of Rights Day Book Festival.

Journalists interviewed lawmakers, Obama administration officials, and policy experts on a variety of topics.

The sixth annual Washington Ideas Forum was held October 29-30, 2014, by The Atlantic and the Aspen Institute at the Harman Center for the Arts.

Outgoing White House Press Secretary Jay Carney talked with reporters at a “Monitor Breakfast” held by the Christian Science Monitor at the St. Regis Hotel. His last briefing with the press corps was the previous day. He answered questions on his time working in the White House and his relationship the media and President Obama. Topics included his advice to his successor, Josh Earnest, and the 24-hour news/social media cycle. He said that the rollout of the HealthCare.gov Web site was the most difficult period for him in the White House.

Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions at the daily White House briefing. He spoke about the escalation of violence in Iraq and the consultations President Obama was having with congressional leaders in developing the U.S. response. This was Press Secretary Carney’s final briefing in front of the White House press corps. He was to be succeeded by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest. White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough appeared at the end of the briefing to thank Press Secretary Carney for his service.

Jay Carney briefed reporters and answered questions on a variety of issues, including the escalating violence in Iraq. He told reporters that the U.S. would continue to offer assistance to the Iraqi government but was not contemplating sending any troops to Iraq. He added that Iraq’s future was decided by the ability of its political leaders coming together.

Jay Carney briefed reporters and responded to questions on a variety of issues. Topics included the decision to trade prisoners with the Taliban to bring home U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, and the Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule calling for a 30 percent cut in power plant emissions.