conway, kentucky's democratic nominee for the united states senate, is attorney general jack conway. as fought against illegal drugs in kentucky communities. he received the soaring eagle award for operation unite for his efforts to fight for prescription drug abuse. mr. conway formed kentucky's first statewide prescription drug task force, working with state and federal law- enforcement officials, the attorney general's office worked in operation flamingo road. mr. conway's kentucky roots run deep. his father was raised on a farm in union county, put himself through law school while teaching history during the day at a high school here in louisville. his mother is the daughter of a union blacksmith. mr. conway is the eldest of four children. he and his wife are raising their new daughter. because he was born and raised in the commonwealth, mr. conway understand the unique needs of our state. dr. rand paul and his family live in bowling green, where he has operated his ophthalmology practice practicing medicine and performing i surgery's for the pass 17 years. dr. paul grow up in lake

tonight, a kentucky senate candidate forum with republican land paul and democratic attorney general jack conway. the discuss agriculture and other national issues including health care, immigration, and the economy. will have comments with both candidates following the forum. that is tonight at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> on tuesday, carte goodwin was sworn in to follow the late senator byrd. he will be the youngest man in the senate. he has said he will not run for the seat. here is the swearing in. death of the late senator robert c. byrd of west virginia. the certificate, the chair is advised, is in the form suggested by the senate. if there be no objection, the reading of the certificate will be waived and it will be printed in full in the record. if the senator-designee will now present hself at the desk, the chair will administer the oath of office. the vice president: please raise your right hand. do you solemnly swear that you will support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies, mrgoodwin: i solemnly swear that you will support and defend the constituti

afghanistan >> now, a kentucky senate debate between rand paul and democratic state attorney general jack conway -- jack conroy. they answer questions about agriculture, health care, immigration, and the economy. the kentucky farm board of directors hosted the event in louisville. this is an hour and 50 minutes. >> good morning, everyone. i will be the moderator today for this forum. we are so glad everyone is here today. on behalf of the 483,000 farm families that are farm bureau members here, we certainly want to thank each of you for participating. you know, this really is an indication of the strong commitment we have had for many decades here in kentucky, having a forum like this. we began back in the 1940's. we actually have a forum for gubernatorial races, for u.s. senate races, and open seat for representatives in congress. with that, we also have county farm bureau is that hold forums similar to this all across the state for members of the general assembly and other offices in state government. kentucky farm bureau is the largest general farm organization in kentucky and is dedicated to

tonight, a kentucky senate candidate for with republican rand paul and jack conway. the candidates discuss agriculture, health care, immigration, and the economy. we will have comments from candidates who met with reporters following the forum, tonight it 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span. >> this weekend on the book tv, on sunday, books on fdr, his policy and legacy. then the author of the best- selling books "infidel," and her new book on the coming to united states and the life she left behind. for the complete schedule, go to booktv.org. >> now, house majority leader steny for all lines the democrats' legislative agenda heading into the november elections and talks about initiatives are targeting u.s. manufacturing sectors and contrasts democratic and republican economic policies dating back to the great depression. the center for american progress action fund hosts this 50 minute event. >> thank you very much. i am always pleased to be here at the center and particularly pleased to be here facilitated by the action fund. thank you very much. please tell john podesta t