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On America & the Courts

Chief Justice on State of the Union Addresses

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On Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts spoke at the University of Alabama Law School. His speech was on the history of the Supreme Court building, but in response to a question from a student during the Q & A, he questioned whether the Justices should attend the State of the Union Address by the President.

On Book TV This Weekend

Economic Policy

Tucson Festival of Books

Tucson Festival of Books

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Book TV will be LIVE this weekend from the 2010 Tucson Festival of Books on the campus of the Univ. of Arizona. Today, we feature a discussion on the U.S. and Mexico border with a panel of historical authors (4pm). Then, Dan Balz talks about his book on the 2008 presiden-
tial election (5:30pm). Later, New York Times reporter Timothy Egan discusses his latest book on Teddy Roosevelt, "The Big Burn" (7pm).
Senate Works On Jobs Bill And Financial Regulations

Senate Works On Jobs Bill And Financial Regulations

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Earlier this week, Congressional Budget Office Director Doug Elmendorf spoke about the impact of the stimulus law on the economy as well as their preliminary analysis of the President’s FY 2011 budget. Also, Christina Romer talked about the impact of the economic stimulus on the economy, the unemployment rate, the Obama administration's fiscal year 2011 budget, and the budget deficit.

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  • America and the Courts: Chief Justice John Roberts Speech at the University of Alabama Law School

  • After Words: Bill & Janet Cohen, ''Race & Reconciliation'' interviewed by Rep. John Lewis

  • Book TV: Karl Rove, Author, "Courage and Consequence"

  • 2010 Tucson Festival of the Book

  • Q&A: Michelle Easton, Founder & President, Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute
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