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Thursday August 13, 2009

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10:00Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton calls the sexual violence in eastern Congo "one of mankind's greatest atrocities." An update on the security crisis and what the U.S. and other nations can do to help stabilize the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Guests

John Prendergast, co-chair of the ENOUGH Project, an initiative to end genocide and crimes against humanity

Mvemba Dizolele, national fellow, Hoover Institution

Michael Kavanagh, journalist, the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.

11:00An Update on the U.S. Auto Industry

Announcement of General Motor's 230-MPG Volt has sparked hope for the U-S auto industry. Analysts weigh in on the future of the Big Three and an update on the Cash for Clunkers program.

Guests

Tony Posawatz, Vehicle Line Director, Chevy Volt

David Shepardson, Washington bureau chief, The Detroit News.

Rebecca Lindland, Director of Automotive Research, IHS Global Insight

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