Today's Highlights
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Stabilizing Housing Markets
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On Washington Journal, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), Chairman of the House Financial Services Cmte., talks about passage of the Foreclosure Prevention Act and changes in the domestic and international markets. Later today, he holds a hearing with witnesses SEC Chairman Cox and New York Federal Reserve Pres. Geithner.
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Aviation Security Since 9/11
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Asst. Sec. of Homeland Security Kip Hawley is expected to discuss retraining of airport screeners at today's House Aviation Subcmte. hearing on security improvements since 9/11. Cmte. member Rep. Tom Petri (R-WI) is our guest on Washington Journal.
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Crimes Associated with Polygamy
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Sen. Majority Leader Reid testifies before the Senate Judiciary Cmte. today on the criminal aspects of polygamy. On Wednesday, he introduced the Victims of Polygamy Assistance Act, which will create a task force to combat multiple-marriage cults while aiding victims of abuse.
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| TSA Retrains Checkpoint Personnel |
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| Thursday at 10am ET |
| Reid to Push Polygamy Victims Bill |
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Recent Programs
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Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) chairs a House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee hearing on the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy that relates to gay and lesbian members of the military. Retired military personnel, and Elaine Donnelly, President of the Center for Military Readiness testify before the subcommittee.
Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 28 min.
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Pentagon Spokesman Geoff Morrell conducts a daily briefing at the Defense Department.
Washington, DC
: 37 min.
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Both Iraq and the U.S. are undergoing political transitions that could substantially affect the strategic goals of each country. Officials from the Government Accountability Office give a progress report on Iraq to the House Armed Services Committee chaired by Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO). (Joined in progress due to audio difficulties)
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 29 min.
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White House Press Secr. Dana Perino faced multiple questions about Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-IL) trip to Iraq & Afghanistan. At a press conference in Jordan, Sen. Obama restated his support for a phased withdrawal from Iraq over 16 months, a plan that has received support from some Iraqi leaders.
Washington, DC
: 17 min.
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The 60th anniversary of the integration of U.S. Armed Forces is celebrated in the Capitol Rotunda. Frm. Sec. of State Colin Powell, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and others honor Executive Order No. 9981, signed by Pres. Harry Truman on July 26, 1948.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 2 min.
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Director of Press Relations Gonzalo Gallegos conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Washington, DC
: 12 min.
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Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) chairs a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on the Department of Defense’s lack of oversight of contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Gordon England, Dpty. Sec. of Defense, Gen. Benjamin Griffin, Commander of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, and Gordon Heddell, Dept. of Defense Acting Inspector General testify before the committee.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 56 min.
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The U.S. Senate is working on a bill that would curb energy futures trading and Republicans want to add provisions that would expand domestic oil drilling. Here's an exchange from this morning between Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Maj. Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).
Washington, DC
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Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) presidential campaign senior foreign policy adviser held a press conference call with Sen. Sam Brownback (R-KS) and Rep. Heather Wilson (R-NM). They discussed Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) Iraq trip and his position on the troop surge.
Arlington, VA
: 23 min.
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Maj. Gen. David Rubenstein, U.S. Army Deputy Surgeon General, explains the staff increases announced for the Army's 35 Warrior Transition Units. A House Armed Services Subcmte. examines criticism of the critical care facilities and the Army Medical Action Plan.
Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 11 min.
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This Week on C-SPAN
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Saturday at 6:30pm (ET)
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The Communicators: Richard Elkus, Author, ''Winner Take All''
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Saturday at 7pm (ET)
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America & the Courts: Supreme Court 2007-08 Term Review
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Saturday at 10pm (ET)
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After Words: Mahvish Rukhsana Khan, Author of ''My Guantanamo Diary''
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Sunday at 8pm (ET)
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Q&A: Chris Hedges, Author, ''Collateral Damage''
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