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Energy Secretary  Chu Analyzes the Climate Change Debate

Energy Secretary Chu Analyzes the Climate Change Debate

Today

As the World climate change summit approaches, Sec. of Energy Steven Chu is the guest on C‑SPAN's Newsmakers program. He discussed the climate debate in Congress and the announcement of the upcoming trip of the President and Cabinet members to Copenhagen for the World Climate Change Summit.

Public Policy

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Democracy and Social Networking Find a Niche on the Internet

Democracy and Social Networking Find a Niche on the Internet

Today

Watch as University of Virginia scholars talk about the Internet's impact on the political process (10:30am ET). Then Chris Hughes, one of the co-founders of Facebook, talks about the creation of the popular web site and how social networking is changing the business of politics (noon ET).
Authors Highlight LBJ, 3rd Parties & Economic Recession

Authors Highlight LBJ, 3rd Parties & Economic Recession

Today

Author Steve Gillon details LBJ’s first day as President following the JFK assassination (7am ET). Then Ralph Nader’s former campaign manager, Theresa Amato, discusses the obstacles facing third parties in "Not Invited to the Party" (9am ET). And Nomi Prins, a former Goldman Sachs manager, speaks to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) about the current recession (12pm ET).

Recent Programs

White House Christmas Tree Arrival First Lady Michelle Obama was presented with the Official White House Christmas Tree, which this year comes from Shepherdstown, West Virginia. The 18 ½ ft Douglas-fir arrived on the traditional horse drawn carriage to the North Portico and will be display in the Blue Room throughout the holiday season.
Washington, DC : 3 min.
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