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Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

UN Correspondent Tala Dowlatshahi will be covering the launch of the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) World Population Report 2009.

The Washington Bureau will be covering the following:

-The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a hearing on “The Fort Hood Attack: A Preliminary Assessment.”

-Senators Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) hold a news conference about the HSGAC hearing regarding the Ft. Hood attacks.

-Attorney General Eric Holder testifies before the Senate Judiciary.

-Senators Sam Brownback (R-Kan.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Kit Bond (R-Mo.), Roberts (R-Kan.), and House members hold a news conference about a recent WTO ruling regarding aircraft subsidies.

-Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.), Scott Garrett (R-N.J.) host a members’ briefing on Cuba.

-The House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee holds a hearing on H1N1 Preparedness.

-GOP House members hold a news conference about Gitmo.

-Reps. Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.), Michaud (D-Maine) hold a news conference about WTO and trade.

-GOP women hold a news conference about mammograms and health care.

-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Dr. Jill Biden, et al. hold a news conference about the USO Care Package event for women soldiers.

-The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds a full committee markup of the “Domestic Partner Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009.”

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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

The Washington Bureau will be covering:

- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee holds a full committee hearing on the international aspects of global climate change.

- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds a full committee and Domestic Policy Subcommittee joint hearing on “Bank of America and Merrill Lynch: How Did a Private Deal Turn Into a Federal Bailout?

- Reps. Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), Chris Smith (R-N.J.), Steve King (R-Iowa), Tom Price (R-Ga.) & Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) hold a news conference to announce their “Pink Slip” protest.

- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) holds a pen and pad session with reporters.

- The House Armed Services Committee Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee holds a hearing on “Iraq and Afghanistan: Perspectives on U.S. Strategy.

- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a full committee hearing on “H1N1 Flu: Getting the Vaccine to Where It Is Needed Most.”

- House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio), House Minority Whip Eric Cantor (R-Va.), House GOP Conference Chairman Mike Pence (R-Ind.) hold a briefing with reporters following a closed meeting at the Capitol Hill Club.

- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a full committee hearing on “The U.S. and the G-20: Remaking the International Economic Architecture.”

- Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Kay Hagan (D-N.C.), Ted Kaufman (D-Del.) and Administration Trade Official Ron Kirk hold a news conference to discuss health care and the middle class.

- Rep. John Carter (R-Texas) holds a news conference to discuss the status of the Fort Hood victims.

- Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bob Bennett (R-Utah) hold a news conference to discuss TARP.

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Monday, November 16th, 2009

The Washington bureau will be covering:

- A joint discussion with the UN Correspondents Association and the American Moroccan Institute on “Women Leaders in the Arab World.”

- A pen and pad briefing with Senators Lamar Alexander and Jim Webb on bipartisanship in furthering national clean energy technology.

- A stakeout following Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George Casey Jr. and Secretary of the Army John McHugh’s testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee on circumstances surrounding the Ft. Hood shootings.

- The Coalition for Religious Freedom’s news conference held to “condemn [the] Stupak-Pitts Amendment”

- A Natural Resources Defense Council discussion on “President Obama’s Trip to China and Climate Issues.”

- The American Enterprise Institute and National Chamber Foundation discussion on “Challenges to Creating 20 Million New Jobs.”

- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace discussion on “Restoring the Non-Proliferation Treaty.”

- A discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress on unifying diplomatic, development and military strategy under the Obama administration.

- and the AAAS and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research hosts a discussion on “Climate Change: Health and Policy Implications.”

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Thursday, November 12th, 2009

The Washington Bureau will be covering the following:

-Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will discuss a law enforcement partnership that uses biometrics to identify and remove criminal aliens.

-Education Secretary Arne Duncan announces the $4.35 billion “Race to the Top Fund.”

-Former U.S. Homeland Security advisor Frances Townsend, holds a discussion on “Developing a Research Agenda for Homeland Security.”

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

The Washington Bureau will be covering:

-Rep. Edward Markey’s (D-Mass.) address to the Council of Foreign Relations on climate change.

-Senator Christopher Dodd’s (D-Conn.) unveiling of a financial reform package.

-Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D-Nev.) press conference on veterans care and benefits.

-The Senate Budget Committee’s full committee hearing on “Bipartisan Process Proposals for Long-Term Fiscal Stability,” featuring Senate Select Intelligence Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.), and others.

-The Council on Foreign Relations’ (CFR) symposium on “Countdown to Copenhagen: What’s Next for Climate Change?”

-The Senate Finance Committee’s full committee hearing on “Climate Change Legislation: Considerations for Future Jobs.”

- A press conference on health reform and the middle class, featuring Senators Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Kay Hagan (D-N.C.), Ted Kaufman (D-Del.) and Paul Kirk (D-Mass.).

-A Senate HELP committee Children and Families subcommittee hearing on “The Cost of Being Sick: H1N1 and Paid Sick Days,” featuring Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.).

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Monday, November 9th, 2009

-Legal Affairs Correspondent Jay Goodman Tamboli will be covering the Supreme Court oral arguments in the cases of Graham v. Florida, Sullivan v. Florida, and Bilski v. Kappos.

-White House Correspondent Victoria Jones will be covering White House press briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.

The Washington Bureau will also be covering:

-The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) holds a discussion on “U.S. Afghan Strategy: The Big Questions.”

-Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., delivers remarks on “Why Freedom Still Matters” and “human rights and foreign policy,” at the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

-Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu will be speaking at the General Assembly of the United Jewish Communities.

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Thursday, November 5th, 2009

White House Correspondent Lovisa Frost will be covering the White House press briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

The Washington Bureau will be covering:

-House Speaker Pelosi’s weekly press conference.

-Representatives Blackburn and Hunter with Afghanistan vets on troop update.

-House Minority Leader John Boehner, Rep. Tom Price, GOP members healthcare “House Call.”

- House Armed Services Committee Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on “Iraq and Afghanistan: Perspectives on U.S. Strategy, Part II.”

-Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee full committee hearing on “Employment Non-Discrimination Act: Ensuring Opportunity for All Americans.”

-AARP will be making a major announcement regarding health care reform.

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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Talk Radio News will be conducting interviews at the House Republican Conference Radio Row.

The Washington Bureau Will Be Covering:

-RNC Chairman Michael Steele holds a press conference following Tuesday’s gubernatorial and Congressional elections.

-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi holds a press conference with tribal leaders on health care reform.

-Reps. Joe Wilson, Fleming, Herger, Gingery discuss the public option and members automatic enrollment.

-Senate Environment and Public Works Committee full committee markup of S.1733, the “Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.”

-Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski testify before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on technological devices and driver safety.

-Remarks by Rep. Shadegg on health care reform.

-The House Labor Appropriations Subcommittee holds a briefing on the H1N1 Pandemic.

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Today At TRNS

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

White House Correspondent Lovisa Frost will be covering today’s afternoon briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.

The Washington Bureau will be covering:

- A news conference hosted by Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), who will be discussing financial regulatory reform.

- An address from German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel to a joint session of Congress.

- House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) holds his weekly pen and pad session.

- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds a markup session on the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act.

- Sens. Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), Reps. Jane Harman (D-Calif.) and Fredrick Upton (R-Minn.) hold a news conference to discuss efficiency standards for outdoor lighting.

- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will hold a hearing to discuss increasing health costs facing small businesses.

- TRNS will be speaking with voters in Alexandria, Va., about who they voted for today in the state’s gubernatorial election.

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Monday, November 2nd, 2009

White House Correspondent Victoria Jones will be covering the White House press briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs.

Congressional Correspondent Geoff Holtzman will be speaking to Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa). King and other GOP leaders in the House are urging their constituents to visit the Capitol on Thursday to protest the Democratically-backed healthcare reform bill.

The Washington Bureau will be covering the following:

- The George Washington University, Homeland Security Policy Institute and the Intelligence and National Security Alliance hold a symposium on “Cyber Deterrence.”

- White House Senior Adviser Valerie Jarrett holds a webchat, to discuss “the importance of needed changes in our health care system for traditionally underserved communities throughout the country.”

- Interior Secretary Salazar and Deputy Interior Secretary David Hayes participate in a media event.

- News conference to give a scientific update on 2009 H1N1 flu activities.

- The Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan holds a hearing on “Counting Contractors: Where Are They And What Are They Doing?”

- A conference call briefing to analyze the House Democrats’ health reform bill with Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin; former associate director of the White House Office of Management and Budget Jim Capretta.

- The U.S. Climate Action Network holds a conference call briefing to discuss November’s key international meetings on climate change.

- D.C. council hearing to discuss same-sex marriage.