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One year into his term, Sec. Wayne Clough details the mission and future of the Smithsonian Institution. Mr. Clough became the 12th secretary of the Smithsonian on July 1, 2008, succeeding Lawrence Small, who resigned after several calls for investigations into his spending.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
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Washington, DC
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 From Sunday, Sept. 6
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Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Thomas Frieden gives an update on the CDC recommendations for dealing with the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus this fall season and the availability of vaccinations. Recently a report by the Presidential Council of Science Advisers suggested that as many as 90,000 people could die from the virus.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
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Washington, DC
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Scott Armstrong, President & CEO of the Group Health Cooperative explains how a health care cooperative works and the role co-ops might play in a new national health care system, if legislation is passed providing for them. Mr. Armstrong leads the Seattle-based health care cooperative that some Democrats point to as a model for how cooperatives can function in a national health care plan.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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Washington, DC
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Karen Ignagni, Pres. & CEO of America's Health Insurance Plans, gives the perspective from the health insurance industry on which reform proposals they favor or oppose. She also reacts to the tone of the debate inside and outside of Washington.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday, August 16
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Republican Conference Chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) gives details on the GOP strategy toward health care, the economy, energy & other key Congressional issues when the Senate returns in September.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday, August 9
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Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined Newsmakers and reacts to the recent House vote giving an additional $2 billion toward the Consumer Assistance to Recycle & Save Program, also known as "Cash for Clunkers." Sec. LaHood also goes over stimulus spending on projects, and other transportation related issues.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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Washington, DC
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Newsmakers from Sunday, Aug. 2
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Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) joins Newsmakers to discuss health care legislation. He also discusses his prospective on a range of congressional agenda items for the Democratic Caucus.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday, July 26  Rep. Clyburn's Website
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Rep. Mike Ross (D-AR), head of the Health Care Task Force for the Blue Dog Democrats, shares his hesitations about the current health care legislation making its way through Congress. Blue Dog Democrats are concerned about the cost of the existing health care system and about the cost of the plans Congress is considering.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday, July 19
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As the House of Representatives continues to debate economic, energy and health care legislation, Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) & Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) give the Republican perspectives on each bill. They also describe the strategy they may employ to counter House Democrats and the Obama Administration.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday July 12
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Following Pres. Obama's town hall meeting on health care, Austan Goolsbee, the Chief Economist on the President's Economic Recovery Advisory Board, gives Newsmakers further detail on reform legislation. The White House & Congress are currently developing bills to lower costs and provide coverage for the uninsured.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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Washington, DC
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From Sunday, July 5
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