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Explore possibilities for useful legislation. As i say, they wont be easy, but it is amazing how if you try you can come up with something. One of the things that has been impressive about u. S. Negotiators with iran is how many good ideas they have come up with. And i would simply note to our audience that even david has come up with very interesting ideas that he slips in in the middle of paragraphs in his testimony. For example, when he testified last week before the house he said a sounder s...

President deborah rudder discusses issues relevant to the performing arts. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace recently hosted a discussion on radical extremism. Speakers looked at specific events in the middle east and how they are led to escalating violence in places like afghanistan, syria ander remark. This is an hour and a half. Welcome it is my particulare to afternoon to say that this event is cosponsors by the middle east program as well. In that regard, im happy that we have ...

Six years of surface prosperity and government corruption caused oppression and led to explosive discontent. Now batista has fled. A new leader is on the scene fidel castro. In many ways, and an unknown quality, but certain to be dominant in cubas new era, just begun. Next, a ceremony marking the 200th anniversary of the battle of new orleans, one of the biggest battles in the war of 1812, fought after the treaty was signed in 1814, the battle of new orleans launched Andrew Jackson to fame. This...

Signed in 1814, the battle of new orleans launched Andrew Jackson to fame. This event is about 90 minutes. Welcome. Critical events in United States history took place 200 years ago today. I am Gwen Thompkins and i am honored to mc this bicentennial commemoration ceremony. Like many schoolchildren in this area, i first learned about the battle of new orleans on a class trip. Right here where the action took place. I remember the day fondly because back then, it was warmer than it is today. Much ...

First book we are discussing here is devoted to education and competing visions of how children learn. Amandas book, the smartest kids in the world and how they got that way takes us to north and poland. Rland, she does this through the eyes of three American Kids learning in those school systems. Analysis r a unique of this. L the Washington Post says is is the most iluminating book ive seen, and the New York Times says this managed to make our culture look strangely new. Trust me, the conclusi...

I know many will plan to voice their disappointment publicly. Through protest. This is the right. This is the right of all americans. But as i have said before, throughout our history, the most successful movements have been those that adhere to the principles of nonviolence. I urge all those inclined to demonstrate tonight and in days ahead to remain peaceful in their demonstrations, and not to engage in activities that deflect our attention from the very serious matters that our nation must co...

System has failed them. Woodruff . Major overhauls for law enforcement, Albuquerque Police rethink excessive and lethal use of force during confrontations. You can go into these and its not so much about talking to someone. It could be about, okay, what is this person capable of doing and how can i talk them down or how can i help them with what they are going through. Ifill those are some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided...

We have good people, and the system has failed them. Woodruff . Major overhauls for law enforcement, albuquerquefgyca police rethink excessive and lethal use of force during confrontations. You can go into these and its not so much about talking to someone. It could be about, okay, what is this person capable of doing and how can i talk them down or howr can i help them with what they are going through. Ifill those are some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for...

Forward in whatever their path of life to make a positive contribution to the strength of our democracy. Bless us this day bless us this day and every day and all that is done within these hallowed halls n for your greater honor and glory amen. The speaker pro tempore the compare compare and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from ohio, mr. Chabot. Mr. Chabot please join m...

Pro tempore on this day. Signed, john a. Boehner speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore the prayer will be offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. Loving god, you are compassionate and merciful. We give you thanks for giving us another day. This morning the house welcomes the Prime Minister of israel. May he find a welcome here and may the partnership of our two countries continue into a future of Mutual Respect and security among the commun...