Today's Highlights
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Campaign Events
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Former Vice Pres. Al Gore and Tipper Gore held a campaign rally for Sen. Obama (D-IL) in Pompano Beach, Florida. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA) joins Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) in Columbus, Ohio.
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| Al Gore Rally |
| Sen. McCain Rally with Gov. Schwarzenegger |
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3rd Party Debate in Cleveland
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Yesterday, Ralph Nader, Independent Party, fmr. Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA), Libertarian Party, and Chuck Baldwin, Constitution Party, met in a debate hosted by the City Club of Cleveland. This morning, Socialist Party Nominee Brian Moore joined the Washington Journal.
 Socialist Party Nominee Brian Moore
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Fed Chair. Forecasts the Economy
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Speaking the day after reports showed that the nation's economic output had shrunk by 0.3 percent, Fed. Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke addressed a UCLA symposium titled, "Mortgage Meltdown, the Economy and Public Policy." Speaking to the gathering via satellite, Chairman Bernanke discussed the future of the housing market.
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| Third Party Debate |
| The Plain Dealer on Debate |
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| From Earlier |
| Transcript of Bernanke's Speech |
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Recent Programs
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The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations met for the second day of its 17th annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference in Washington. Policymakers, journalists, and scolars discussed what challenges and opportunities will be met as the White House transitions to a new administration.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 44 min.
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Speaking the day after reports showed that the nation's economic output had shrunk by 0.3 percent, Fed. Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke addressed a UCLA symposium titled, "Mortgage Meltdown, the Economy and Public Policy." Speaking to the gathering via satellite, Chairman Bernanke discussed the future of the housing market.
San Francisco, CA
: 22 min.
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Ralph Nader, Independent Party, fmr. Rep. Bob Barr (R-GA), Libertarian Party, and Chuck Baldwin, Constitution Party, met in a debate hosted by the City Club of Cleveland.
Cleveland, OH
: 1 hr. 3 min.
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| The Plain Dealer on Debate |
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with Pres. Masoud Bazani of the Kurdistan Region on the U.S.-Iraq Security Agreement and the future of Kurdistan and Iraq.
Washington, DC
: 52 min.
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The Brookings Institution hosted a panel discussion to examine key questions in the final stretch of the 2008 campaign, including money, ads and mobilization. The session explored how money, ads and mobilization are likely to affect the outcome of the presidential election.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 31 min.
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Press Secretary Dana Perino was joined by Council of Economic Advisers Chariman Edward Lazear at a White House press briefing during which he discussed the release of the GDP numbers and responded to reporters' questions.
Washington, DC
: 36 min.
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A new report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis has reported slow economic growth for the third quarter Gross Domestic Product. The Joint Economic Committee examined this new data as it considered legislation to stimulate the economy.
Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 33 min.
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Policymakers met in an all-day conference on Arab-U.S. relations. Speakers included Nat'l Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft, UAE Minister of Economy HE Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi, and ConocoPhillips Exploration & Production Pres. Ryan Lance. Panelists discussed the political & economic climate in the Middle East.
Washington, DC
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President Bush makes remarks at a Federal Bureau of Investigation graduation ceremony for Special Agents in Quantico, VA.
Quantico, VA
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This Week on C-SPAN
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In Depth: Cognitive Scientist Steven Pinker
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Q&A: Author Rick Shenkman
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