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Today's Highlights
Responding to Economic Turmoil
Today
House Financial Services Chair Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) appears on C-SPAN's Newsmakers commenting about Congress's response to the economic turmoil and federal government aid to financial institutions such as Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac.
 Frank Says Rescue Plan May Make Companies Limit Executive Pay
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Notable Authors
Saturday
Book TV presents nonfiction programming from Saturday (8am ET) through Monday (8am ET). This weekend fmr. SEC Chairman Arthur Levitt takes a critical look at Wall Street in his book, "Take on the Street." Also, Bob Woodward's appearance on C-SPAN's Washington Journal talking about his latest installation in his series on the Bush administration.
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Recent Programs
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Pres. Bush focuses on the federal response to the U.S. economy in his weekly radio address.
Washington, DC
: 4 min.
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Presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) gives the Democratic response to the President's comments on the economy.
Washington, DC
: 3 min.
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C-SPAN simulcasts the Ric Edelman Show on 630 WMAL Newstalk. Financial advisor Ric Edelman recapped recent economic events and praised Sec. Paulson for his actions in dealing with the financial markets.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 53 min.
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Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) makes remarks about the economy to the Green Bay Chamber of Commerce in Green Bay, WI.
Green Bay, WI
: 27 min.
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Sec. of the Treasury Henry Paulson holds a press conference at the Treasury Department to discuss a comprehensive approach to market developments.
Washington, DC
: 9 min.
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In light of the recent weeks of instability in U.S. financial markets, Financial Services Cmte. Chairman Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) discusses Congress's oversight role. Rep. Frank is one of the key chairmen who will hold hearings in September and October examining Wall Street and the impact of bailouts given to financial institutions. He is interviewed by Neil Irwin, Washington Post, Economics Reporter and Dawn Kopecki, Bloomberg News, Finance Reporter.
Washington, DC
: 35 min.
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President Álvaro Uribe of Colombia speaks at a National Press Club luncheon about his country's recent economic progress and security improvements. He also addressed Colombia's future goals and the results of its recent transformation.
Washington, DC
: 59 min.
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Senate Banking Cmte. Chairman Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) convened a meeting of the Committee members and held a press conference to discuss the state of the economy and the Administration’s proposal as presented to Congressional leaders. (Audio Difficulties)
Washington, DC
: 5 min.
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The American Enterprise Institute holds a discussion about the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Treasury Department having indicated that covered bonds may be an important new way to finance mortgages in the U.S.
Washington, DC
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A recent Nat'l Water Quality Assessment (NWQA) found an increase of nitrates, often associated with fertilizers, in the nation's ground water. Officials from the U.S. Geological Survey, which conducted the assessment, as well as EPA testified at a House Transportation Subcmte. hearing on emerging contaminants in U.S. Waters.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 42 min.
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This Week on C-SPAN
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Today at 10am (ET)
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Newsmakers: Financial Services Cmte. Chairman Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA)
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Today at 8pm (ET)
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Q&A: Lionel, Host of "The Lionel Show"
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Monday at 10am (ET)
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Defense Department Briefing From Iraq
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Monday at 11am (ET)
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House Republican Policy Cmte. Panel on Energy Technologies & Long-Term Policy Strategies
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Monday at 1pm (ET)
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NPC Address by T. Boone Pickens, Chairman, BP Capital Management
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Monday at 1:30pm (ET)
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Senate Democratic Policy Cmte. Hearing on Iraqi Government Corruption
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