Today's Highlights
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FEC Looks At McCain Funding
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During today's meeting, the Federal Election Commission decides whether Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) violated election laws by withdrawing from the public finance program during the primaries. The Democratic National Cmte. wants a full investigation of the matter.
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| DNC Pushes FEC on McCain |
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Why WTC Building 7 Collapsed
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On Sept. 11, 2001, World Trade Center Building 7 collapsed some seven hours after the twin towers fell. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a report, identifying why the building collapsed and recommending how to improve buildings similar to WTC 7.
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U.S. Troop Withdrawal Framework
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During the unannounced visit to Baghdad, Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice met with Iraqi leaders to discuss the future of American forces deployed in Iraq. This morning, Sec. Rice & Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari held a press conference to discuss the progress.
 Sec. Rice Denies Withdrawal Date
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| NIST's WTC7 Final Report |
| Feds Say Fires Downed Building... |
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| White House Press Briefing |
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Recent Programs
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House Reps. Phil English (R-PA), Thelma Drake (R-VA), Darrell Issa (R-CA), and other Republican Members speak to reporters about their ongoing protest on energy policy legislation. The GOP protest is in its third week with Members calling on House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) to bring the House back into session for a vote on energy policy.
Washington, DC
: 14 min.
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The Federal Election Commission considered Sen. John McCain's (R-AZ) primary campaign funding when the FEC met in Washington. The Democratic National Cmte. is asking for a full investigation of the matter.
Washington, DC
: 2 hr. 25 min.
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Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari held a press conference to announce an agreement that timetables should be set for the withdrawal of U.S. troops Iraq. The two sides
had come together on a draft agreement earlier this week and Sec. Rice
made a visit to Baghdad to urge Iraqi officials to
complete the accord.
Washington, DC
: 12 min.
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| White House Press Briefing |
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Deputy Press Secretary Gordon Johndroe conducts a daily briefing from Crawford, TX.
Crawford, TX
: 16 min.
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The presidential candidates put the conduct of the Iraq war on center stage at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Orlando, FL. Pres. Bush spoke about counter terrorism efforts he has made and his stance on the Georgia-Russia conflict.
Orlando, FL
: 28 min.
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George Washington University unveils its "Battleground Poll," based on a national survey of 1,000 likely voters. Panelists explore voter attitudes on crucial issues from energy prices to the Iraq war as well as influential factors in the 2008 presidential and Congressional elections.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 22 min.
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The U.N. Security Council held emergency consultations in New York City on the conflict between Russia and Georgia. AP reports that France is attempting to resolve the crisis with a six point plan for ending hostilities.
New York, NY
: 1 hr. 11 min.
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Once Pres. Pervez Musharraf steps down, what will happen in Pakistan? Husain Haqqani, Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S. and a scholar who has written about the country's political history, discusses what is next at this panel, hosted by The New America Foundation.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 24 min.
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Harry and Louise, the fictional couple who helped to defeat the Clinton health reform program, return for Campaign 2008. A coalition of health associations and the National Federation of Independent Business, which created the original campaign, discuss the new ads at a National Press Club news conference.
Washington, DC
: 39 min.
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David Bakradze, Chairman of the Georgia Parliament joins a panel discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council via teleconference to discuss the conflict in Georgia. Panelists in Washington include; Thomas Pickering, Fmr. U.S. Ambassador to Russia and the U.N. and Nicholas Burns, Fmr. Under Sec. of State for Political Affairs.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 36 min.
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This Week on C-SPAN
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Saturday at 6:30pm (ET)
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The Communicators: William Kennard, Obama for President, Telecommunications Adviser
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Saturday at 7pm (ET)
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America & the Courts: The American Press in Times of War
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Saturday at 10pm (ET)
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After Words: Thomas Frank, Author of "The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule" interviewed by Jeanne Cummings
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Sunday at 8pm (ET)
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Q&A: Greg Mortenson, Author, "Three Cups of Tea"
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