He is the author of the recent New York Times bestseller callsign chaos, learning the lead. Joshua over is the constantine chair in the school of humanities and sciences. Specializing in the areas of ancient and modernpolitical theory and historical institutionalism. We as a secondary appointmentin the department of classics and currency appointment in philosophy. His most recent books is entitled there marvelous, democracy before liberalism in theory and practice published in 2017. His work focuses on the theory and practice of democracy and the politics of knowledge and innovation. I run skinner is the Campbell Research fellow at the Hoover Institution and professor of International Relations and politics and director of the institute of politics and strategy at Carnegie Mellon university. Prior to the recent return to academia he served as director of the office of policy planning and senior policy advisor for the secretary of state at the Us Department of state. Her areas of expert
[inaudible] [applause] president of the society and im delighted to welcome you to the Barbara Olson memorial lecture. This memorial lecture started as many of you know shortly after 9 11. This lecture started as many of you know shortly after 9 11, can you hear better mark ted olsons inaugural lecture remind you of what it means to be an american and how ourlegal tradition is a criticalpart of our identity as americans. That reminder is perhaps even more crucial today. Both ted was here today and barbara understood this connection. We want the lecture series to remind lawyers of it so they foster legal principles advanced individual liberty, personal responsibility and the rule of law and other lecturers have included justice scalia, Vice President cheney, ray randolph, edith jones, doug ginsberg, dennis jenkins, jeff sutton and justice neil gorsuch. Don mcgann, peter seals, john allison senators tom cotten and ben sasse. That brings us to todays lecture. It is my privilege to introdu
Coming out with earnings this morning. The big story that cut its full year revenue view seemed to maintain its earnings and increase its gross margin forecast for the rest of the year. Its revenue at 2 versus 4 on the high end. Remember this is all in part as well as the stock plunges. They did not comment. They wont comment on any further investigation. They do say they are cooperating. Our time for global exchange. We bring you todays market moving news from around the world. Bangkok to london to washington. Our bloomberg voices are on the ground with this mornings top stories. We want to start off with the latest trade development. The u. S. And china say they are close to agreeing on the first part of a trade deal. Wilbur ross spoke to bloomberg expressing optimism on the socalled phase one deal. I think we are in good shape. We are making good progress. And theres no natural reason why it couldnt be. Alix joining me on the phone from bangkok is ed in a edna. Also that exclusive i
Judicial nominations, including District Court nominees for arkansas and pennsylvania, as well as Appeals Court nominations for the 9th circuit covering the western u. S. And the 2nd circuit which includes connecticut, new york and vermont. And now to live coverage of the u. S. Senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. Eternal god, thank you for not leaving us alone in a challenging world. You remain our refuge in every storm. We call you when troubles arise, and you rescue us even from selfinflicted wounds. You clean up our debris, restoring us to your sweet fellowship. As our lawmakers commit this day to you, help them navigate through its turbulence. May your spirit impinge on their minds, guiding them by the light of your truth. Be the resource they need to be faithful stewards of your unfolding providence. We pray in your gracious name. Amen. The president pro t
Boston University Law review. After clerking for one year with the u. S. Court of appeals for the district of columbia, he joined kirkland and ellis where he spent the next 17 years establishing his reputation as one of the countrys leading courtroom lawyers. In 1993, mr. Beck and his colleague founded one of the most highly respected firms of trial attorneys in the nation. Mr. Beck has litigated hundreds of cases over the course of his career, but he is perhaps most wellknown for his work as the lead attorney representing the george w. Bush campaign in bush versus gore, which ultimately determined the outcome of the 2000 president ial election. We are grateful to mr. Beck for funding this lecture series and establishing the philip beck establishment, currently held by my colleague gary lawson. Professor lawson is a leading scholar of constitutional law and as i learned last week, he is also a huge billy joel fan. He twice worked for antonin scalia, once on the court of appeals for the