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Brendan Nelson – A man of many Parties

admin — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:44:46 +0000

Dr Brendan Nelson talks about the party he will cease to lead in the coming election.

Duration : 0:0:6

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ABC QandA 2008 S1E5 Part 6/6

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:51:58 +0000

Cheryl returns Thursday, 19 June Freshly back in Australia, former leader of the Australian Democrats Cheryl Kernot joined istant Treasurer Chris Bowen, Shadow Minister for Justice Christopher Pyne, Ashfield Liberal council member Nick Adams, and, television presenter, radio host and comedian Julia Zemiro. Watch Video Download Video Punters were not happy this week. They were calling for an improved public transport system, rebates for anyone using alternative energies, and the use of …

Duration : 0:8:39

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Countdown Special Report: McCain’s Tie’s To High Gas Prices

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:58:06 +0000

Keith Investigates the price of oil and uncovers the reason for high oil and gas prices. The Enron Loophole. The Enron Loophole is just as it states, it’s a loophole in the law that lets traders manipulate oil and gas prices. However, every attempt to close this loophole has been blocked by Joh McCain and his K Street buddies. That’s right lobbyists and the McCain campaign has blocked the close of this loophole.

Duration : 0:9:13

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The Real TRUTH Behind The OIL PRICES

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:46:12 +0000

Michael Greenberger, the former head of the CFTC’s Division

RBN
Republic Broadcasting Network
http://www.RepublicBroadcasting.ORG

Duration : 0:8:19

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Brendan Nelson censures Kevin Rudd

admin — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:45:01 +0000

Brendan Nelson unsuccessfully attempts to censure Kevin Rudd over ‘giving up over petrol prices’.

Duration : 0:0:54

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ABC QandA 2008 S1E3 Part 2/6

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:00:17 +0000

Round Three
Thursday, 5 June
The headliners for June 5 were Deputy Opposition Leader Julie Bishop, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke, author and lawyer Randa Abdel-Fattah, founder of Crikey Stephen Mayne and, The Australian newspaper’s foreign editor Greg Sheridan.
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The Q&A panel received a range of different questions from punters all over the country. The primary concern of Cost of Living questions was petrol prices. Punters questioned the effectiveness of government policies concerning petrol prices and suggested alternatives to the high prices. The main concerns of Political Institutions and Process questions had to do with the behaviour of minority groups and females during question time in Parliament. Other questions concerned the influence of money on politics and the necessity of states. Economy questions were mostly specific questions related to Tony Burkes portfolio. Environment questions involved alternative energy use, the pulp mill, carbon emissions and deforestation. Overseas questions concerned Australias role in Asia, question relating to Barrack Obamas and Hilary Clintons role in the US presidential election, and the Palestine and Israel conflict. Education questions were mostly HECS related and public/private school funding issues. Social Issues and Civil liberties questions related to gay marriage and the animal abuse issues involved with live exports.

Duration : 0:9:59

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Church Group Prays For Lower Gas Prices

admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 18:42:05 +0000

A church group in Washington D.C. decides to start praying at a local gas station for lower prices.

Duration : 0:2:9

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ABC QandA 2008 S1E3 Part 6/6

admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 14:46:06 +0000

Duration : 0:6:35

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ABC QandA 2008 S1E3 Part 5/6

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:12:11 +0000

Duration : 0:9:59

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ABC QandA 2008 S1E3 Part 4/6

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:38:08 +0000

Duration : 0:9:59

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