Today's Highlights
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Obama Pitches New Jobs initiatives; Focuses on the Economy
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Speaking to supporters and union members in Milwaukee yesterday, Pres. Obama announced a new stimulus plan that would cost $50 billion over the next six years. The focus of the job creations program is on highways and infrastructure projects. Read More »
Tomorrow the President will travel to Cleveland, Ohio to talk about the economy. He will deliver remarks on economic growth, job creation and announce new policies for small business. On Friday, President Obama will hold a White House news conference to outline efforts to help revive the economy.
Earlier on C‑SPAN's Washington Journal, George Melloan discussed the likelihood of future inflation or deflation, and what options the Fed and the Obama Administration have to stimulate the economy and spur confidence among business, corporations and consumers.
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Religious leaders Combat 'fear and intolerance' over Islamic center
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Top faith leaders will meet today in Washington to discuss the country’s reaction to the proposed Islamic Cultural Center near Ground Zero. The Islamic Society of North America will examine the interfaith response of the controversy and lay out a plan of action for interfaith collaboration moving forward.
Leaders from the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim faiths will discuss how their religions can work together to combat what they call “an atmosphere of fear and intolerance” toward Islam. The National Press Club meeting aims to discuss the state of interfaith solidarity and propose solutions to the anti-Muslim discrimination that has emerged in recent weeks.
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Primary Debates This Week In MA, NH, AZ and CO
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With congressional mid-term elections less than two months away, C SPAN continues its coverage of Campaign 2010 with more debates and state primary elections this week.
Tonight, gubernatorial candidates square off in the Massachusetts' Governor primary debate. Democratic incumbent Deval Patrick (D-MA) is in a reelection battle against three competitors: Republican Charles Baker, Green Party candidate Jill Stein and current state Treasurer Timothy Cahill, who is running as an independent.
New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District will hold primary debates for both the Republican and Democratic candidates on Wednesday; followed by a Republican Senate primary debate on Thursday night. The winner of the Senate primary, which is held on Sept. 14, will face Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes in November.
Friday, incumbent Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and U.S. Rep. John Boozman (R-AR) will square-off for their one and only debate before voters cast their ballots this fall.
This weekend, Colorado will hold a debate between incumbent Democratic Senator Michael Bennet and Tea party-backed Republican opponent Ken Buck.
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Recent Programs
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Members of the NASA team sent to Chile to aid trapped miners briefed reporters about their work. The group includes doctors, a psychologist and an engineer. Thirty-three miners have been trapped below ground in a Chilean gold and copper mine for more than a month. This news conference took place at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Houston, TX
: 53 min.
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 NASA Briefing on Chilean Miners
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Press Secretary Robert Gibbs took several questions about President Obama's scheduled Ohio speech on tax incentives for small businesses at this daily White House briefing. He also answered queries about the President’s plans for new spending on the nation’s transportation infrastructure, announced in a Labor Day speech in Wisconsin.
Washington, DC
: 47 min.
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White House Briefing
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Five candidates for leader of the British Labour Party participated in a debate in Norwich, England. Gordon Brown stepped down as Party leader and Prime Minister after Labour lost the general election in May. The five Labour Party candidates include two brothers, Ed and David Miliband. (Courtesy Sky News)
Norwich, England
: 1 hr. 16 min.
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British Labour Party Debate
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The American Political Science Association held their annual 2010 meeting and conducted a discussion on the 2010 midterm elections. Speakers included Jonah Goldberg of National Review online.
Washington, DC
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Panel Discussion
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The American Political Science Association hosted their 2010 annual meeting and conducted a discussion on the filibuster and proposals for changing Senate rules that would limit its use. Speakers included Ezra Klein of the Washington Post and Brian Darling of the Heritage Foundation.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 48 min.
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Discussion on Filibustering
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President Obama renewed his call for passage of a series of tax breaks and other benefits directed at small businesses. The President spoke from the White House Rose Garden about the latest jobs numbers heading into the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Washington, DC
: 7 min.
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Pres. Obama Remarks
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The American Political Science Association and the Cato Institute hosted a discussion on “Tea Party” political groups and their impact on the government. Speakers include Slate political reporter David Weigel formerly of the Washington Post.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 32 min.
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Discussion: From Earlier
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