Woodruff plus, the world has come together again in sochi for the paralympics. The u. S is competing, but noticeably absent in support of an International Treaty to ensure the rights of those with disabilities. Those are just some of the stories were covering on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by ive been around long enough to recognize the people who are out there owning it. The ones getting involved, staying engaged. They are not afraid to question the path theyre on. Because the one question they never want to ask is, how did i end up here . I started schwab with those people. People who want to take ownership of their investments, like they do in every other aspect of their lives. And by the alfred p. Sloan foundation. Supporting science, technology, and improved Economic Performance and Financial Literacy in the 21st century. And with the ongoing support of these institutions and foundations. And. This program was made possible by the co
Vegas to be the libertarian conference holds of the discussion and debate on a wide variety of political topics. On saturday, july 12, book tv will be live from the harlem but fair held at the Schomburg Center for research at black culture in new york city. On august 30th we are live at the library of Congress National book festival at the Washington Convention center. And from september 2628, the annual baltimore book festival takes place at the citys inner harbor. Let us know about book fares and festivals in your area and we will add them to our list. Email us. Youre watching book tv on cspan2. Here is our prime time lineup for tonight. John fund and Hans Von Spakovsky are next on book tv. They argue that eric holder and the lawyers is surrounds himself with have transported the Justice Department. They also talk about attorney general holders involvement with the recent scandals surrounding the atf and the surveillance of journalist james rose and. This is about an hour. I want to
Guests. Among them, congressman tony coelho, who has been a longtime champion of the rights of the disabled. Let me also recognize ann cody, representing the u. S. On three paralympic teams. She was also nominated to be the Vice President of the International Paralympic committee. She understands it is not just enough to make the stadium accessible. You need to make surrounding restaurants and businesses accessible, and we thank you for being here or your advocacy as well. I also want to recognize a leader in the Disability Community in macedonia. She is here to learn about transportation and independent living systems, and having public standards allows her to live in the United States, and she hopes to make that a reality at home as well. We thank you for your work, and we welcome you here. And i hope that what we do here will help you in your efforts. Its clear what we are here to do. Ratifying this treaty will help in the effort to give every disabled person the opportunity to live