The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response LIVE VIDEO

What: Committee on Homeland Security Hearing: First in a series of hearings entitled: “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and that Community's Response”

Thursday, March 10 9:30 am Full Committee Hearing Peter King (NY), Chairman 311 Cannon House Office Building.

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Chairman King on the hearing: “We will examine al Qaeda’s latest and dangerous tactic of radicalizing members of the American Muslim community and recruiting them to engage in jihadist attacks against innocent Americans. We will also examine the American Muslim community’s response to the growing threat. Last month, Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano declared that the terrorist threat level is at its most ‘heightened state’ since 9/11; National Counterterrorism Center Director Michael Leiter called al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) the most significant threat to our homeland; and Attorney General Eric Holder recently said that radicalization in this country by AQAP’s Anwar al Awlaki and other terrorist recruiters is what keeps him awake at night.

“At the hearing, we will hear from American Muslims, including those with first-hand, devastating experience with the effects of al Qaeda’s radicalization efforts. This life-and-death issue is too important to ignore in the name of political correctness.”

The hearing room (311 Cannon) has limited seating, and likely will not be able to accommodate all members of the media wishing to cover the hearing from the press viewing area.

Only Congressionally credentialed members of the media will be allowed access to the press viewing area in the committee hearing room and must RSVP by Tuesday, March 8 at 3 p.m. to the Committee on Homeland Security at 202-226-4570 or Harrison.gillen@mail.house.gov.

Members of the media who are not Congressionally credentialed may contact their respective Galleries to apply for a temporary press credential (see numbers below).

All television crews must RSVP to the House Radio TV Gallery at 202-225-5214.

Gallery contact information:

House Radio/TV Gallery: 202-225-5214

House Periodical Gallery: 202-225-2941

House Daily Press Gallery: 202-225-3945

Photographer Gallery: 202-224-6548

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TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: Committee on Homeland Security U.S. House of Representatives H2-176 Ford House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Office: (202) 226-8417 Fax: (202) 226-3399 Media Inquiries Communications Director: Shane Wolfe.

Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Spring Event on March 7

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, former Godfather’s Pizza CEO Herman Cain and former Louisiana Gov. Buddy Roemer are among people mentioned as potential presidential candidates who have confirmed attendance at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Spring Event on March 7.

Ralph Reed Jr., president of the national Faith & Freedom Coalition, also plans to attend. Prominent Iowa Republicans who have confirmed their attendance include 5th District Congressman Steve King, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

Here’s the full press release from the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition:

Details are being finalized for the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Spring Event which will feature several individuals whose names have been mentioned heading into the 2012 Iowa Caucuses. Those confirmed to attend include former CEO of Godfather’s Pizza Herman Cain, former Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty, former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum. The event, set to be held on Monday, March 7th, is expected to be attended by more than 600 Iowa activists who will play a foundational role in the first in the nation contest.

Steve Scheffler, president of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition, stated that the importance of this event lies in the fact that 60% of Iowa Caucus participants in 2010 were self-identified evangelical Christians. This is a fact that should not be missed by any of the potential candidates.

In addition to the potential candidates, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, president of the national Faith & Freedom Coalition and Fox News contributor Ralph Reed Jr. and conservative Congressman Steve King from Iowa’s fifth congressional district will also be attending the event.

The event is set to take place at Point of Grace church at 305 NE Dartmoor Drive in Waukee, Iowa from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Media credentialing is being handled by Gopal Krishna. Gopal can be reached via email at gopkrishna@yahoo.com. For any questions, contact the offices of the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition at 515-225-1515.

TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: Faith and Freedom Coalition