Its called the crossroads of new york state, and this weekend our cspan cities tour will explore the history and literary life of syracuse, new york. On book tv, well visit the special Collections Library at Syracuse University and learn about the Antislavery Movement in the area through the papers of abolitionist garrett smith. A local author discusses her book, prelude to prison. Then well talk with jeff hems lee about his book going viral. Reality is a process of social sharing. Its the process by what that happens. Viralty is what happens when people share content usually into their own networks. Oftentimes somebody who has a lot of following, a lot of followers or a lot of people paying attention to them, also spreads the content. On American History tv, well visit the Erie Canal Museum to learn how the canal influenced the growth of syracuse, the state, and the nation. Then it is on to Harriet Tubmans home. Our trip to syracuse takes us to the Matilda Jocelyn gage home. Her speec
The internet at commonwealthclub. Org, or download the clubs apple and android app. Hanson, executive director. A member of the Silicon Valley Advisory Board of the club, and your moderator for todays program. Today, we are going to take an inside look at the way political campaigns really work, and in turn, the american political system. Campaigns, of course, still seem to be all about the money. And Donald Trumps personal funds aside, most of that money needs to be raised from various interests. The New York Times recently reported that to date 150 families have contributed 176 million to the republican and democratic president ial campaigns. At least 250,000 per family. What monetary rules govern campaigns . And how often are they broken . What Walmart Campaign finance campaign in the 2016 and beyond . In the big picture view, what is the thinking that governs political campaigns . And how does that impact the messages we receive and the candidates who ultimately emerge on top . Tod
Decisions are faced that they area if it is based in my own instinct or human intellect, i would be question all about that i meet with staff, we get the day started. We talked a little bit about the triad. What is it like . Rep. Walker it is a great place to raise a family. It has that middletown american feel. But there is an arts community, all of it is provided for the community. You get a sense of people caring and looking out for each other. It is a wonderful place for businesses. We are sitting here talking about the different businesses in our community. Whether it is bridgestone, we have a couple of gun manufacturers and rocking them county. It is a wonderful business place, as well. You mentioned bridgestone. There is a tie your right here on the floor. Rep. Walker we usually dont get tires dropped off, but we got that gift last week. Does it tiein with the fact that you are a former car salesman . Rep. Walker maybe so. I think it is the fact that they are a wonderful busines
Cable companies 35 years ago and brought to you as a Public Service by your local cable or satellite provider. Next week, special primetime programming on the cspan networks. Monday on cspan, from glasgow, a debate over scottish independence. Then on tuesday, issue spotlight on irs targeting of conservative groups. Wednesday night, the principle of Hartford Connecticut preparatoryme magnet school. Thursday, a House Budget Committee hearing on federalist eight and private antipoverty programs. Friday night, native american history. 2 next week, book tv. On wednesday at 8 00 p. M. , the author of a biography about neil armstrong. Thursday night at 8 00, a tour of the headquarters of Book Publishers simon simon schuster. On friday at 8 00 p. M. Eastern, in depth with former talk congressman ron paul. American history tv on cspan3, the reconstruction era civil rights and monday. On tuesday the end of world war ii and the atomic tom. I was in at the 25th anniversary of the fall of the berli
Mr. Reid mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Reid ask con scene the call of the quorum be terminated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Reid i ask unanimous consent the senate proceed for a period of morning business and senators allowed to speak up to 10 minutes each. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Reid i now ask unanimous consent that at 5 00 p. M. Tomorrow friday, april 11, all postcloture time be yielded back and the senate proceed to vote with no intervening action or debate on calendar number 574. Further, that following disposition of that nomination, the senate proceed to vote on cloture on executive calendar number 613. If cloture is invoked all postcloture time be yielded and the senate proceed to vote on confirmation of the nomination, that if confirmed, the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid on the table with no intervening action or debate. No further motions be in order to the nominations that any statement