Scenes pictures and videos, author information and to talk directly with authors during our live programs. Facebook. Com booktv. [inaudible conversations] [applause] good afternoon. Im gene mccormack, and Jean Mccormack, and i have the privilege of serving as the president of the edward m. Kennedy institute for the United States senate. Welcome to the heart of the institute, our replica chamber, where every day senators in training are debating the issues that matter. Yesterday we had a wonderful 8yearold stand in opposition to something and be very articulate. I always think when i see that, that senator kennedy would smile. We are delighted to have so many of you here with us today for this program which celebrates the new book, lion of the senate, by our own board member, nick littlefeld and our alumni, david nexon, and welcome to many alumni who served with senator kennedy. As we often say, you may be off the payroll, but youre never off the staff. [laughter] were here happy to hav
To step up for them and buy 10,000 books tonight, and you want to and new york collaborates with autism. Started the First Charter School in the country for children with autism, and who is now working on Adult Services and adult homes and adult education. New york collaborates for autism. 10,000 books, everybody. Thank you all very much. [applause] [inaudible conversations] youre watching booktv. Heres a look at what is on primetime tonight. We kick off the evening at 7 30 p. M. Eastern with a report on required reading for college freshmen. Then at 9 00, a description of the lives of slaves in the white house. Thats followed by offeredwords with mickal hayden at 10 00 p. M. Eastern. The former nsa and cia director sits down to discuss national security. And we finish up our primetime programming a 11 00 on the influence of big now in politics. Next weekend well discuss all her books and take your questions, tonight on cspan2s booktv. [applause] good afternoon. Im Jean Mccormick and i
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Again, we are like morning in boston at the edward m. Kennedy institute dedication ceremony. We expect the remarks of president obama, Vice President biden, and first Lady Michelle obama. Inside the institute is a recreation of senator kennedys Office Sometimes referred to as the hideaway office. Back in 2005, he gave cspan a tour. He told us about the history of office and the capitol building, and shared stories about his family. Live coverage, once again. We are at boston at the edward m. Kennedy institute for the dedication ceremony of that building. President obama, Vice President and the first lady are there and are expected to give remarks. Also along with senator john mccain and senator elizabeth warren. Coming up, secretary of state john kerry was excited to also common, but he is in a meeting with ranking officials in switzerland since last thursday, as he tries to reach a political deal with iran in exchange for sanctions relief. He was expected to be here bahia that he is s
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