Representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress, to which the legislative records reports twice annually. He is a longtime friend and supporter, as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matts here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, 18222012, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office of the historian under leadership, the previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, and black americans in congress, 18702007, published in 2008. The total page count for these three volumes is 2573, and still counting. I believe there is a fourth volume in the works. [laughter] so, this series obviously represents a very substantial effort for which were all grateful and eager to hear about this latest publication and thank you so much for joining us, matt. Matt thanks for inviting me. Its a pleasure to be here. Pleasure to see so many
Served in congress. Prior to the mid20th century, many served as territorial delegates and commissioners as opposed to voting representatives. Archives hosted this event and provided the video. Historian at the center for legislative archives. Thank you for attending todays talk on this last day of july. This is the last talk in the series until we resume in september. For those of you in attendance, our guest hardly needs an introduction. Matthew wasniewski is the historian of the u. S. House of representatives and a member of the advisory meeting on the records of congress. Friend andgtime supporter, as well of us as well as a source of guidance to the center through his service on the advisory committee. Matt is here today to discuss hispanic americans in congress, which was published last year. This is the third in a series that has come out of the house office under his leadership. The previously published volumes being women in congress 19172006, black americans in congress, 1870
Satirists p. J. Orourke. He has appeared on booktv close to 20 times. First up in 2007 on our monthly call in program in depth p. J. Orourke discusses politics, writing and why he uses humor to discuss political and social issues. Is that a real picture of you . Guest oh yeah. Not a we. That was 71. Not quite positive. Host what were your politics in 1971 . Guest a martian left would be the easiest way to summon up. I was a leftwinger but didnt make enough sense to be a communist or anything like that. Host when did the transformation occur . Guest it was gradual. I just wrote about this. There is a book coming out from the Hoover Institution backing this called why i turned right, the story, it is a long story and i wont tell it. I will give the short version. I was a radical leftist very much in favor of a marxist socialist thing in america. I got a job paying 150 a week. I was a messenger in new york, 150 a week was a lot of money, living on the Lower East Side and i was very broke,
Algeria swears in a new president after an election few people wanted protesters rejected. As illegitimate so how will he manage his critics and can he ends months of demonstrations demanding political change this is inside story. Hello and welcome to the program. For the 1st time in 20 years algeria has a president who isnt. The former leader step down in april 1000 people rallied against his bid for a 5th term in office but it appears many people are also unhappy with the man taking over. A sworn in on thursday after winning last weeks election which had the lowest turnout in algeria as history at less than 40 percent the former Prime Minister was one of 5 candidates who all had ties with. To boone has offered to hold talks with protesters who for 10 months ive been calling for a complete overhaul of the political system he says the election put algeria back on the path to legitimacy. In the you could be. A big success of the fruits of the Civil Movement people felt that things neede
Good morning from leeds, where we are talking to a local business about what it wants from this next election. And it is not all about brexit. A chaotic finish for Manchester City in the Champions League, as injury and then a red card means defender kyle walker goes in goal in their 1 1 draw with atalanta. Favourite day of the week . Monday. Friends reunited. I find out how muchjennifer aniston and Reese Witherspoon really have in common, as they tell me about playing rivals in the drama set behind the scenes of a morning news show. And lots of heavy rain around this morning for the commute and a met Office Amber Warning set to come in gcioss Office Amber Warning set to come in across parts of Northern England. Flooding is likely for some. All the details here on breakfast. It is thursday 7 november. Our top story the economy will be at the top of the Election Campaign agenda today, with the conservatives and labour at odds over public spending. But seniorfigures in labour say they are