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This was set up originally in 1943 as clinton laboratories. Dn have the name oakridge at the time. And the purpose of clinton laboratories was to learn how to produce plutonium which was a radioactive element that could split and release vast amounts of energy just like some uranium can. But they didnt know much about plutonium. It was an artificial element. It had to be created by man. They knew nothing about the characteristics of plutonium. Building started in february of 1943. This facility,...

This was set up originally in 1943 as clinton laboratories. Dn have the name oakridge at the time. And the purpose of clinton laboratories was to learn how to produce plutonium which was a radioactive element that could split and release vast amounts of energy just like some uranium can. But they didnt know much about plutonium. It was an artificial element. It had to be created by man. They knew nothing about the characteristics of plutonium. Building started in february of 1943. This facility,...

Soaking up the sun. And the president is writing to his wife saying what a fabulous place this turned out to be. The cold has disappeared in just a weeks time. As he leaves key west after that first week he promised our city commissioners whenever i get tired i will be back. 12 weeks later hes back. So each november and december and each february and march the president would take up residence a week, two weeks, three weeks, a month at a time. And it becomes literally the functioning white house...

Sort of like having to use not at can imagine that . If such an enormous Nuclear Program and have had for years. Then not taking part of such an important summit seems to be a myth. We would welcome russias constructive participation in all this but it has not affected our ability to advance the goals of our two countries. Let me give you come a couple other examples. The United States does work effectively with russia to secure some Nuclear Material that is in you pakistan. Obviously, uzbekista...

With wisconsin voters where there is a Progressive Community, we want to hear from you as well. You can go to twitter cspanwj. Lets begin with Hillary Clinton. Early in the primary season, she has been saying she is a pragmatic progressive, one that gets things done. Here is what she said when she was asked why progressives should support her. [video clip] clinton i am a progressive who gets things done. Is root of that word progress. I have heard senator sanders and i have begun to wonder who i...

Washington journal. We will be back tomorrow at 7 00 a. M. Eastern time. We will see you then. Here is a look at what is ahead today live on cspan. And about an hour from now at 11 00, we bring you a preview of this weeks Nuclear Security summit that is taking place in washington. The Wilson Center will host the event. The remarks of the chief negotiator of the 1994 north Korean Nuclear nuclear crisis. Well have a alive for you on cspan starting at 11 00 this morning. Coming up at noon today, i ...

Bennet. Lord, we praise you for his diligence, integrity, intellect, and courage for he has left exemplary footprints for us to follow. Be with his beloved widow, joyce, comforting her and his loved ones and friends in their grief. Lord, we also remember Sergeant Christopher eni, officer jacob chestnut, detective john gibson, and Sergeant Clinton holtz, u. S. Capitol police who gave the last full measure of devotion. Remind us that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Today give our lawm...

And on this wednesday morning and live look at the u. S. Capitol where both the house and the senate will be in session today. The house got underway at 9 a. M. Currently members are considering a bill governing stem cell research. That vote is taking place right now. Later work as expected on an 1. 1 trillion government funding measure. Current funding runs out at midnight tonight. The senate will begin in about an hour from now at 11. General speeches on the agenda for most of the day as lawma...

Ask proceedings under the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Coons mr. President , today our nation is distracted by grave concerns, by threats abroad and at home, by concerns about our economy and our people. And i stand here today to call us to continue to be focused on something thats not currently the top of the news, but on something that is a pressing and an Ongoing National concern. We need to be strictly and aggressively enforcing the terms of our nucle...

Secretary kerry before i begin, i want to express how pleased i am that are sailors were returned into our hands this morning. [applause] a former sailor myself, as the general mentioned, i know as well as anybody how important our naval presences around the world, and certainly in the gulf region. I know i could not be, and the president could not be, prouder of our men and women in uniform. I also want to thank the iranian authorities for their cooperation and quick response. These are situati...