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AHTV: Gene Kranz Oral History Interview - Part I

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:30:00 GMT

Gene Kranz had a prolific career as a NASA flight and mission operations director. As lead flight director of the Apollo 13 mission, he played a significant role in guiding three astronauts back to Earth after an explosion on that spacecraft. This oral history interview was conducted in 1999 for NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
Length: 1 hr. 31 min.

Published: Today at 2:30pm (ET)

AHTV: Four Presidents and the Civil War - Washington

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:35:00 GMT

Every president prior to Abraham Lincoln confronted a domestic situation, which contributed to events leading up to the Civil War. The Museum of the Confederacy held a symposium in Richmond looking at four presidents including George Washington.
Length: 58 min.

Published: Today at 1:35pm (ET)

AHTV: New York and the Impeachment of Pres. Johnson

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:35:00 GMT

Impeachment authority Hans Trefousse draws parallels between the trials of the only two American Presidents to be impeached: Pres. Andrew Johnson in 1868 and Pres. Bill Clinton in 1998. Mr. Trefousse also describes the impact of the Johnson impeachment on New York politics.
Length: 46 min.

Published: Today at 12:35pm (ET)

AHTV: National Archives Building

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:35:00 GMT

The National Archives building is one of the top tourist destinations in the nation’s capital. Architect John Russell Pope designed the National Archives as a shrine to Democracy and American History. A new book explores its history, home to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution of the United States.
Length: 59 min.

Published: Today at 12:35pm (ET)

AHTV: President Benjamin Harrison

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Historian Charles Calhoun details the "front-porch" campaigns of Pres. Benjamin Harrison and changes in American foreign policy during Harrison’s term in the White House. "Benjamin Harrison: The 23rd President, 1889-1893" is published by Henry Holt and Company.
Length: 1 hr. 16 min.

Published: Today at 11am (ET)

AHTV: Donnybrook: The Battle of Bull Run, 1861

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

History professor David Detzer tells the story of the civil war’s first battle in his book, “Donnybrook: The Battle of Bull Run, 1861.” During this talk from the Bridgeport, CT, Public Library, he assesses the role of Colonel “Stonewall” Jackson in the battle.
Length: 59 min.

Published: Today at 10am (ET)

White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs conducts a daily briefing at the White House.
Length: 51 min.

Published: Friday at 1:30pm (ET)

State Department Press Briefing

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:00:00 GMT

Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Philip Crowley conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 10 min.

Published: Friday at 1pm (ET)

State Department Briefing on Somalia

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

The Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs and the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Agencies in Rome discussed U.S. policy toward Somalia including the assistance being offered to those being displaced by the fighting between government-backed troops and rebel forces.
Length: 36 min.

Published: Friday at 12pm (ET)

House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Weekly Legislative Briefing

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) talked about the ongoing process in passing health care reform legislation and responded to reporters' questions at her weekly legislative briefing.
Length: 17 min.

Published: Friday at 11am (ET)

Defense Department Briefing on Weapons

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Ashton Carter spoke to reporters at the Pentagon about new Defense Department weapons including the F-35 Joint Strike Force Program.
Length: 46 min.

Published: Friday at 11am (ET)

AEI and CAP Discussions on Filibusters

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Two Washington, D.C. think tanks examined the Congressional usage of filibusters. An AEI Politics Watch panel analyzed how filibusters have affected modern U.S. Senate procedures and mechanics. Then, the Center for American Progress Action Fund forum took a look at how filibusters have become a tactical tool available to the minority.
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Published: Friday at 10am (ET)

Steven Emerson, Investigative Project on Terrorism

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT

Steven Emerson, executive director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, examines the growth of Islamic radicalism within the United States in the aftermath of the recent "Jihad Jane" case - the American woman accused of aiding foreign terrorists, and the overall threat of homegrown terrorism.
Length: 30 min.

Published: Friday at 8:30am (ET)

James Hohmann, Politico

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:00:00 GMT

Congressional Reporter James Hohmann gives an update on the health care debate, including the President’s push on the issue & whether Congress will be ready to vote on the legislation by Easter break.
Length: 22 min.

Published: Friday at 8am (ET)

Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Rep. Bob Goodlatte talks about a new effort to pass a Balanced Budget Amendment by some Republicans in the Congressional Caucus. Rep. Goodlatte first introduced the amendment on Jan. 6, 2009.
Length: 34 min.

Published: Friday at 7:30am (ET)

Washington Journal Entire Program

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Balanced Budget Amendment Author
James Hohmann, Politico, Congressional Reporter
Steven Emerson, Investigative Project on Terrorism, Executive Director
Length: 2 hr.

Published: Friday at 7am (ET)

Congressional Black Caucus Press Conference

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:45:00 GMT

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus met with President Obama at the White House to discuss the unemployment rate and jobs proposals. Afterwards, CBC members spoke to reporters about the meeting.
Length: 7 min.

Published: Thursday at 1:45pm (ET)

White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:30:00 GMT

At this daily briefing, Press Secretary Robert Gibbs talked with reporters about the timeline for passing health care legislation and the financial regulations bill.
Length: 46 min.

Published: Thursday at 1:30pm (ET)

Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) Remarks on Financial Regulation

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:20:00 GMT

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd (D-CT) is offering a plan for new financial regulations. He explained the key provisions at this news conference at the Capitol.
Length: 17 min.

Published: Thursday at 1:20pm (ET)

House & Senate Democrats Press Conference on Student Aid

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:45:00 GMT

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) said the best way to pass student aid legislation is to attach it to a health care bill using budget reconciliation. The measure would eliminate government payments to banks that make student loans, redirecting that money to direct lending. Under budget reconciliation rules, the Senate could pass the bill with a simple majority vote. Senator Harkin was joined by House Education Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and others.
Length: 23 min.

Published: Thursday at 11:45am (ET)