That you have. We do this out of respect for our panel and each other. We do not want these things going off in the middle of our meeting. I am when to start by introducing our four panelists in the order in which they will speak. On this, socided there is no significance to be read into the order in which they will speak. Our first speaker is to my immediate left, david bender. He is well known to many Conference Attendees for his involvement in public issues and political activities. He also has been a broadcaster and an author. One of the things you may not know about david is that his interest in politics goes way, way back. And he, in seventh grade, took a leave of absence to participate in bob kennedy, Robert Kennedys president ial campaign. So [applause] [laughter] it is called truancy. [laughter] i was trying to be diplomatic, here. Leave of absence. Second is mary hughes. Mary is a seasoned political strategist and author, who has focused her efforts on increasing the number o
And he, in seventh grade, took a leave of absence to participate in bob kennedy, Robert Kennedys president ial campaign. So [applause] [laughter] it is called truancy. [laughter] i was trying to be diplomatic, here. Leave of absence. Second is mary hughes. Mary is a seasoned political strategist and author, who has focused her efforts on increasing the number of women in congress and state legislatures, especially california. [applause] fromhould know that 19842008, in the nine bay area counties in california, they sent six women to the house of representatives, 2 to the u. S. Many of us know, celebrated the selection of nancy pelosi as speaker of the house. Mary had a hand in many of those campaigns, and she continues to be involved in working on an urging women to run and win. Escalchi,have daniel od a known voice and face to many who attend the conference. He is a political consultant and campaign strategist. He has worked in many emerging countries and tradition in transitioning co
And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Warner washingtons clock ticked another day closer today to automatic tax hikes and spending cuts, the socalled fiscal cliff. The president took to the road, while republicans warned theres a deadlock in efforts to reach a deficit deal. Now, of course, santa delivers everywhere. Ive been keeping my own naughty and nice lists for washington. Warner the president chose a seasonal setting, a toy factory in hatfield, pennsylvania, and holiday imagery to press again for extending tax cuts for the middle class. If congress does nothing, every family in america will see their income taxes automatically go up on january 1. I mean, i. Im assuming that doesnt sound too good to you. No. Thats sort of like the lump of coal you get for christmas. Thats a scrooge christmas. Warner
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In counterterrorism strikes around the world. Look at this. Ever since anybody knew such a document existed, this is how the administration has been coping with requests to see this document. This is a letter from the Justice Department telling the aclu that they neither confirm nor deny the existence of the documents described in your request. Quote, the fact excuse me, the very fact of the existence or nonexistence of such diagnostics is itself classified. Thats what theyve been saying for more than a year. But now as of tonight, the administration admitted that that legal reasoning memo exists. The Associated Press first breaking the news late tonight. Nbc news confirming it. The president has directed the Justice Department to give the memo to the Intelligence Committees in congress. It is the first time that this will have been seen outside the administration itself. Now, the administration has openly in speeches and in Public Comments asserted that it believes it is acting within