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International political panelists discussed global poverty and how foreign aid plays into reduction of extreme poverty in many developing nations. Foreign aid can be a double-edged sword whe…

Day three of the 2012 Democratic National Convention included acceptance speeches from President Obama and Vice President Biden. Prior to the opening gavel several speakers from North Caroli…

Panelists talked about U.S. innovation. Among the issues the addressed were the pace of business innovation, international competition, and trade relations with China. They responded to ques…

Following opening remarks, business and academic leaders talked about trends affecting China’s economic rise and how the Chinese are adapting to cultural changes. Some of those trends includ…

Democratic governors and several business executives talked about the U.S. economy and job creation. They focused on building partnerships between the public and private sectors, as well as …

Senators Kerry and Lieberman unveiled their energy and climate change legislation. The bill seeks to reduce carbon emissions at the country’s biggest polluters including power plants, heavy …

Panelists talked about ways to move away from dependence on fossil fuels to more energy-efficient sources such as wind and solar power. They addressed energy security issues, green house ga…

The House Energy and Environment Subcommittee held a hearing on climate change legislation. Witnesses responded to questions about climate legislation, taxes on carbon emissions, the develop…

The second day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, focused on economic issues, providing help to working Americans, and Senator Barack Obama’s visi…

Witnesses both supported and opposed legislative approaches to power plant pollution that affects global climate change. Topics included the Lieberman-McCain bill and the Sanders-Boxer bill,…

Utility company executives testified about energy production and global climate change. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of federal regulation on energy markets and consumers,…

Corporate leaders and environmental advocates called for federal action on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adopting climate-friendly technology. Among the topics they addressed were re…