then gary joiner on his "one damn" book. then the book collection at the shreveport archives. then on american history tv on c-span 3, sunday at 5:00 p.m. from barksdale air force base. then a history of the b-52 bomber. then the autograph selection. then medical treatment and sa medicine in the civil war. this weekend on c-span 2 and c-span 3. >>> verging group chairman richard branson and the former president of switzerland testified before the british affairs committee on the international drug policy. both witnesses serve on the 19-person commission on global policy recommend that you treat drug abuse as a health issue and not a crime. this is about 50 minutes. >> could i call the committee to order and invite our two witnesses to come to the table? could i ask members of the committee to declare any additional interests which are about the register of members interests? >> i'm vice chair of the parliamentary group of the report. thank you. >> i'm with the lead community with drugs and alcohol report. >> thank you. sir richard, federal counselor, thank you very much for co

gary joiner. and then a look at the over 200,000 books of a john smith nobel collection at the lsu shreveport archives. on american history tv on cspan 3 sunday at 5:00 p.m. eastern from barksdale air force base. also visit the pioneer heritage center, medical treatment and medicine during the civil war. shreveport, louisiana next weekend on cspan 2 and 3. >> this particular phone only rings in a serious crisis. keep it in the hands of a man who has proven himself responsible. look for president johnson on november 3. >>

author gary joiner on the union army failure in louisiana from one damn blunder from beginning to end, the red river campaign of 1864. then a look at 200,000 books from a book collection at the lsu shreveport archives. a walking tour of shreveport and bulger city. and american history tv, sunday, 5:00 p.m. eastern, from barksdale air force base, a look at the base's role on 9/11 and a history of the b-52 bomber. physical it the founding father's autograph collection at the louisiana state museum. and from pioneer heritage center, medical treatment and medicine during the civil war. shreveport, louisiana, next weekend on cspan2 and 3. next is a film produced in 1974 by the u.s. army. portions of the film were reported in the pentagon in the hall of heroes. the hall of heroes was dedicated in 1968 by president lyndon johnson and contains the names of the recipients of the medal of honor. the film aired as part of the big picture series on abc television from 1951 through 1975. the series focused on historic battles, figures and traditions in u.s. military history. >>> the long years str

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author gary joiner on the union army failure in louisiana. the red river campaign of 1864. then a look at the over 200,000 books housed at the lsu archives. then a walking tour of shreveport with neil johnson. then sunday at 5:00 p.m., from barksdale air force base. a history. then visit the founding fathers autograph collection. then from the pioneer heritage center, medical treatment during the war. shreveport, louisiana. this weekend on c-span. >>> and now environmental protection agency administrator lisa jackson on the president's 2013 budget request. this hearing is a little more than three hours. >> i like to call today's hearing to order. this is a hearing on the fy 2013 budget request for epa, we only have one witness today. and that is the honorable lisa jackson, who is the administrator of epa, and ms. bennett is there to provide additional information if she is needed, which she probably won't. we are delighted to have you here as well, i'm recognize myself for three minutes for the purposes of an opening statement. this is a joint hearing of the sub committees

saturday, starting at noon eastern on c-span2, author gary joiner. >> the entire globe is today the sight of a moe mentous conflict. as each side atrekkeds to prove to the world the superiority of its position, the conflict is fought with the words of diplomats, with gestures of friendship and help to uncommitted countries. even with cultural demonstrations. it is fought indeed on every level of man's experience. for the stakes are high. as one of the adversaries in the conflict, we see a challenge as great as any in our historic past. a challenge not we hope to be met and joined in battle, but to be faced in the hearts and hopes of men. it is the challenge of ideas. >> i'm edward r.meryl. for a little while, i would like to review with you the great conflict of our times. this conflict is the reason why most of you are in uniform. and some of you will be going over seas. servicemen. families of servicemen and civilians working for the department of defense. because of this conflict, many of you are already abroad. more than a million americans in 91 foreign countries. first and foremost,

explore culture of shreveport, louisiana, saturday at noon eastern on book tv c-span 2, overnight gary joiner on louisiana's failure from one damn blunder from beginning to end, red river campaign. 260,000 books of the collection housed at the shreveport archives, then a walking tour of shreveport and bossier city. american history on c-span3 sunday at 5:00 p.m. eastern from barksdale air force base a look at the base's role on 911 plus the history of b-52 boomer. visit founding fathers auto collection. pioneer heritage center medical treatment and medicine during the civil war. three support, louisiana, this weekend on c-span 2 and 3. >>> there are millions of decent americans who are willing to sacrifice for change but they want to do it without being threatened and they want to do it peacefully. they are the nonviolent majority, black and white, who are for change without violence. these are the people whose voice i want to be. >> as candidates campaigned for president this year, we looked back at 14 men who ran for office and lost. go to our website c-span.org/contenders to see video of t

author gary joiner from one damn blunder great beginning to end and then a look at the over 200 thousand books of the books housed at the archives. and a walking tour with neil johnson and on american history tv on c-span tv, from barksdale air force base, a look at the base's role at 9/11 and visit the founding father's autograph collection and from the pioneer heritage center. medical treatment and medicine during the civil war. louisiana, this weekend on c-span 2 and 3. >>> the new america foundation recently hosted a discussion on the impact of negative political advertising on the 2012 elections. speakers look back in the history of negative ads, the number of ads being put out this year and how those ads effect people's views on politics. a poll showed that 50% of ad this is season are negative. up from just 6% four years ago. >> good afternoon. hello. welcome to our first 2012 event here at the new america foundation. i i'm a vice president and editorial director at new america. delve into 2012 is where we look at policy issuings being discussed or not being discussed, as the case

saturday starting at noon eastern on book tv on c-span 2, author gary joiner on the union army's failure, the red river campaign of 1864 and then a look at over the 200,000 books housed at the lsu shreveport archives. then a walking tour of shreveport and bosier city. on c-span3 sunday at 5:00 p.m. eastern, from barksdale, air force base, a look at the base's role on 9/11 plus a history of the b-52 bomber. and visit the founding fathers collection. shreveport, louisiana. next weekend on c-span2 and 3. >>> there's a new website for american history tv where you can fine our schedules and preview our upcoming programs. watch featured video from our regular weekly series as well as access ahtv's history tweets. follow american history tv all weekend, every weekend, on c-span3 and online at c-span.org/history. >>> good afternoon. i'm director the national archives experience and it is my pleasure to welcome you to the william g. mcxwchlt gowan theat. the congressional medal of honor, a bleak december in 1861. more than 12,000 men had already died in a conflict more bloody than most had imagi

history and literary culture of shreveport, louisiana, saturday, starting at noon eastern, author gary joiner. and a look at the 200,000 books in the l.s.u. archives. on american history tv on c-span3, sunday at 5:00 p.m. eastern, from barksdale air force base a look at the base ose -- base's role on 9/11 and visit the founding fathers autograph collection at the louisiana state exhibit museum and from the pioneer heritage center, medical treatment and medicine in the civil war. shreveport, louisiana, next weekend on c-span2 and c-span3. >> there are millions of decent americans willing to sacrifice for change but they want to do it without being threatened and they want to do it peacefully. they are the nonviolent majority, black and white, who are for change without violence. these are the people whose voice i want to be. >> as candidates campaign for presidents this year, we look back at 14 men who ran for the office and lost. go to our website, crmbing span.org/thecontenders who see video of the contenders who had a lasting impact on american politics. >> can you remember in the depressio

saturday, author gary joiner on the union army's failure in louisiana. then, a look at the over 20,000 books of the john smith novell collection, and then a walking tour of tree fort -- shreveport with neil johnson. sunday, at 5:00 p.m. eastern, from barksdale air force base, of look at the base's role in -- in 9/11. and, from the pioneer heritage center, medical treatment during the civil war. shreveport, louisiana, this weekend on c-span2 and 3. >> "washington journal continues. host: arizona congressman jeff flake joins us. you have endorsed romney. what happens if the romney campaign does not win in michigan tonight? guest: people have said he has to win michigan. i do not think he has to. i think he will, but i do not think he has to. the with the santorum campaign has gone, i think there is a recognition more than ever that mitt romney is our best shot to win. first and foremost is a great candidate, but some people are just concerned about electability as well. host: why is it not a must-win? guest: you have super tuesday that carries a boatload o

gary joiner on the louisiana army's failure.at the over two hundred thousand books of the john smith and number collection. then a walking tour of two cities with neil johnson. on american history tv, sunday at 5:00 p.m. eastern, from the airport space, a look at the base's role on 9/11 to mark the history of the b-52 bomber. also, visit the founding fathers autograph collection. and, medical treatments during the civil war. next weekend on c-span to and c- span 3. >> virginia republican governor bob mcdonnell joined us sunday to talk about his support for mitt romney. he also spoke about the virginia bill that would require women to get an ultrasound before having an abortion. >> we are here at the national governors' association winter meeting with the governor of virginia, of macdonald. good morning. the headline today says that the national spotlight turns heart -- harsh amid abortion debate. is this going to hurt the republican party with women voters and independent voters? >> despite what you read, we are focused on jobs

gary joiner on the union's failure in louisiana. the red river campaign of 1864. two under thousand books of the john smith nobel collection housed at the shreveport archives. then it walking tour in both your city with neil johnson. -- bozier city with neil johnson. in ok at the base's role 9/11. also visit the founding fathers autograph collection. and from the pioneer heritage center, a medical treatment and medicine during the civil war. shreveport, louisiana at this weekend on c-span2 and 3. >> the attorneys general of virginia and massachusetts on the constitutionality of affordable health care act. martha cokely at the press club for a little more than an hour. >> welcome to the national press club newsmaker series. this is the leading professional organization for journalists. i am bob filner. today's event coordinator. today, two outstanding and prominent attorneys general, will lead a press club news maker. the affordable health care act, constitutional or not, is a pre lead to the march consideration of the law. ken brings experience with his national l