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Washington Journal Visits NIH
On Friday, December 6, Washington Journal presents a special program which focuses on the mission and role of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
We will also look at its medical research priorities, and examine the impact sequestration has had on the agency and future projects. Washington Journal begins at 7am ET on C-SPAN and here on C-SPAN.org.
Guests include:
~ 7:30am - 8am: Dr. Francis Collins, NIH Director
~ 8am - 8:30am: Dr. Anthony Fauci, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases Director
~ 8:30am - 9am: Dr. Eric Green, National Human Genome Research Institute Director
~ 9am - 9:30am: Dr. Harold Varmus, National Cancer Institute Director
~ 9:30am - 10am: Dr. Thomas Insel, National Institute of Mental Health Director
Live at 7am (ET) on C-SPAN

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Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)
South African President Jacob Zuma announced Thursday that former South African President Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95. Mandela spent 27 years in prison under the apartheid regime, and then became South...

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) Reveals Economic Plan for Detroit
GOP Sen. Rand Paul outlines his plan to help revitalize bankrupt Detroit before the Detroit Economic Club. Paul, a 2016 potential presidential candidate, wants to...
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) Reveals Economic Plan for Detroit
GOP Sen. Rand Paul outlines his plan to help revitalize bankrupt Detroit before the Detroit Economic Club. Paul, a 2016 potential presidential candidate, wants to establish "economic freedom zones" in the city via legislation he introduces Monday.
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Treasury Secretary Lew Discusses Financial Reform
The Pew Charitable Trusts hosts remarks by Treasury Sec. Jack Lew implementing the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. He also discusses the Volcker rule, which restricts...
Treasury Secretary Lew Discusses Financial Reform
The Pew Charitable Trusts hosts remarks by Treasury Sec. Jack Lew implementing the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law. He also discusses the Volcker rule, which restricts trading at financial institutions that have federally-insured deposits.

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SAIS & Al-Monitor: Rep. Rogers & Rep. Van Hollen on Syria & Middle East
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) discuss their current thinking on Syria and the Middle East. A panel that includes Zbigniew...
SAIS & Al-Monitor: Rep. Rogers & Rep. Van Hollen on Syria & Middle East
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI) and Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) discuss their current thinking on Syria and the Middle East. A panel that includes Zbigniew Brzezinski discusses the United States' and Russia's perspectives on the Middle East.

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Rep. Van Hollen (D-MD) On Syria & The Middle East
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Syria and Iran
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DIA Director Flynn: Developing a Defense Intelligence Strategy
Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn reflects on lessons of the past and how to prepare for the unknown in a rapidly changing...
DIA Director Flynn: Developing a Defense Intelligence Strategy
Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn reflects on lessons of the past and how to prepare for the unknown in a rapidly changing security landscape. The event is hosted by the Institute of World Politics.

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Sen. Leahy Discusses U.S. Leadership on Human Rights
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) delivers remarks on U.S. leadership on human rights and the administration's use of drones overseas. The event...
Sen. Leahy Discusses U.S. Leadership on Human Rights
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) delivers remarks on U.S. leadership on human rights and the administration's use of drones overseas. The event is hosted by Human Rights First.

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Speaker Boehner's Weekly Briefing
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) holds his weekly briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill and takes their questions on issues ranging from immigration and the...
Speaker Boehner's Weekly Briefing
House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) holds his weekly briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill and takes their questions on issues ranging from immigration and the budget to health care and the farm bill.

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House Minority Leader Pelosi's Weekly Briefing
Democratic Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discusses the legislative agenda before the House wraps up its work for the holidays, including budget negotiations. She's joined...
House Minority Leader Pelosi's Weekly Briefing
Democratic Leader Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) discusses the legislative agenda before the House wraps up its work for the holidays, including budget negotiations. She's joined by Democratic budget conferees Chris Van Hollen and Nita Lowey, among others.

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Democrats Hold Hearing on Unemployment Benefits
The Democratic Steering Committee holds a hearing on unemployment insurance (UI). An extension of UI is set to expire at the end of the year,...
Democrats Hold Hearing on Unemployment Benefits
The Democratic Steering Committee holds a hearing on unemployment insurance (UI). An extension of UI is set to expire at the end of the year, and the committee says that 1.3 million Americans will be affected unless Congress acts.

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