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    Disabilities Rights and International Law

    Witnesses testified on the Disability Treaty, a law that, if ratified, would extend Americans' disability rights to disabled people in foreign countries.

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    Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary

    Witnesses testified on the legacy and future of the Americans with Disabilities Act 20 years after its enactment.

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    Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary, Historical Perspective

    To mark the 20th anniversary of the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act, Senator Tom Harkin, a chief sponsor of the act, moderated a discussion on the history of the disability r…

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    2008 Supreme Court Term Review

    Panelists talked about the major cases heard and decided during the 2008-2009 Supreme Court term. They also responded to questions from audience members. Topics included the nomination of Ju…

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    Criminal Law and Subprime Mortgages

    Defense attorneys and former federal law-enforcement officials talked about the pressure on Congress to create new criminal laws and on the executive branch to prosecute and convict people i…

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    Domestic Surveillance and Telecommunications Industry

    Former Attorney General Thornburgh spoke about government surveillance programs and cooperation between telecommunications companies and government national security officials. He also talke…

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    Puerto Rico's Future

    Dick Thornburgh talked about his book, Puerto Rico’s Future: A Time to Decide, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He was joined by a panel of experts to look at…

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    CIA and FBI Reform

    The 9/11 Public Discourse Project, the nonprofit successor organization to the 9/11 Commission, held a panel discussion to assess the status of CIA and FBI reform one year after the release …

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    Transformation of the FBI

    The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Science, State, Justice, and Commerce, and Related Agencies held a hearing on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s efforts to improve recruitment an…

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    Rating the Bush Presidency

    Several speakers summarized their papers on the moral leadership of President Bush, how he dealt with the limits of U.S. power and an evaluation of his presidency. Then the other panelists c…

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    Transformation of the FBI After September 11

    Justice Department officials testified about the transformation of the FBI since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Topics included the role of the Science, State, Judiciary, and Comm…

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    Roberts Confirmation Hearing, Day 4 Part 3

    The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist.…

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    Roberts Confirmation Hearing, Day 4 Part 2

    The Senate Judiciary Committee held a confirmation hearing on the appointment of Judge John Roberts to the U.S. Supreme Court seat vacated after the death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist.…

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    Where the Evidence Leads: An Autobiography

    Richard Thornburgh talked about his book, "Where the Evidence Leads: An Autobiography", published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. He talked about his career, including serving as a f…

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    2003 Supreme Court Term Review

    Panelists talked about the 2003-2004 Supreme Court term, in particular cases dealing with First Amendment rights, free enterprise, and separation of powers. Former Independent Counsel Kennet…

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    Where the Evidence Leads

    Author, Dick Thornburgh, spoke about his book, "Where the Evidence Leads: An Autobiography". The author first wrote the book in order to record his opportunities and experiences in public l…

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    The Office of Attorney General

    Several former attorneys general participated in an unstructured discussion on their experiences as attorney general in a forum before an audience at the Hastings College of Law. Among the t…

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    Attorneys General Forum

    Three former attorneys general talked about the judicial nominations process and the response of the legal profession to the war on terrorism. After their presentations they answered audienc…

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    International Efforts to Combat Terrorism

    Attorney General John Ashcroft talked about international law enforcement cooperation and efforts to combat global terrorism. Among the topics he addressed were stationing Justice Department…

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    Worldcom Accounting Practices

    Mr. Thornburgh talked about corporate accounting practices and the failure of Worldcom. He also responded to viewer comments and questions.

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