Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Ben Carson, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, testified before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee. He took questions on the president's 2019 budget request and his priorities for the department. The budget proposal totaled $41.24 billion for fiscal year 2019 - a decrease of more than a $6 billion from the department's enacted budget in 2017. Also, the secretary responded to several questions regarding the requisition of a $31,561 dining room furniture set for...
Topics: hud, carson, homelessness, alabama, fha, shelby, brown, south carolina, florida, texas, mrs....
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Activists, policymakers and community leaders gather to discuss the legacy of the 1968 Fair Housing Act. Sponsor: [Atlantic, The] | Atlantic Live
Topics: chicago, new york, fha, washington, hud, starbucks, alexandria, baltimore, north lawndale, georgia,...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the president's proposed 2018 budget request. Democrats had tough questions for Secretary Price on proposed cuts to Medicaid and allowing businesses to opt out of providing insurance that covers birth control to its female employees. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: georgia, nih, fda, cdc, liberia, grassley, phil gramm, maryland, caroline, alaska, atlanta,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing on the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act Reauthorization (STELAR) legislation, which would extend federal regulations governing carriage of local television broadcasts on cable and satellite television lineups. Witnesses included National Association of Broadcasters President Gordon Smith, the former Republican U.S. Senator from Oregon. They talked about the relationships between local...
Topics: smith, at&t, ms. boyers, directv, cbs, mr. thune, iowa, boyers, ottumwa, new york, sinclair,...
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Ken Cuccinelli, the acting deputy Homeland Security secretary, and Dr. Robert Kadlec, the assistant secretary of Health and Human Services, testified on the interagency coordination in response to the coronavirus. Members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee asked the two officials about supply chain management, sick pay support for individuals quarantined at home, the protocol for expanding travel restrictions, and better communication between the Coast Guard and...
Topics: china, cdc, kadlec, johnson, fda, iran, fema, cbp, dhs, italy, peeters, cbc, korea, washington,...
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Political consultants Harlan Hill and Ryan Girdusky offered their thoughts on the rise of nationalist populist movements in the U.S. and abroad. This virtual event was sponsored by SAFE Boston. Sponsor: SAFE Boston
Topics: washington, trump, boston, harlan, mexico, breitbart, california, angola, denmark, donald trump,...
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Disability rights attorney Haben Girma, a Harvard Law School graduate who has been deafblind since birth, talked about navigating through a sighted, hearing world. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Book TV
Topics: obama, alaska, gordon, claire, white house
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National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins and other NIH leaders testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on investments in the institute's research efforts. They talked about the institutes' ongoing research, its impact, and the investment needed to sustain such efforts. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Topics: nih, fda, collins, helene langevin, patricia flatley brennan, nlm, francis collins, the nih, usda,...
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William Flynn, Amtrak president and CEO, said because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nation's rail service will need more than $4B in additional federal funding for fiscal year 2021 in order to stay afloat, keep employees and continue public services. HIs comments came during a House Transportation subcommittee hearing examining Amtrak's response to COVID-19. Others testifying included stakeholders and union officials. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on...
Topics: amtrak, mr. flynn, keystone, chicago, illinois, flynn, ms. griffin, lipinski, tcu, amtrak,...
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation held a hearing with airline experts on the passenger experience. Representatives from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Consumer Reports, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Airline Passenger Experience Association and Spirit Airlines testified before the committee on a range of issues, including accessibility for persons with disabilities, evacuation procedures, complaint hotlines, passenger comfort, and in-flight...
Topics: faa, larsen, mr. mcgee, mr. klein, gao, cdc, fbi, boeing, klein, new york, florida, columbia,...
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The Hudson Institute held a panel discussion on the political climate in Afghanistan. Former Afghan ambassador to France and Canada Omar Samad and Acting President of the American University of Afghanistan David Sedney shared their assessments of several topics, including potential peace talks between Afghanistan's government and the Taliban, the impact of U.S. operations over several decades, and Afghanistan-Pakistan relations. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: afghanistan, pakistan, taliban, china, india, sharia, russia, flagstaff, moscow, washington,...
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The Hudson Institute hosted a discussion on U.S. policy in Syria. Panelists include the representative for the Syrian Opposition Coalition to the United Nations and the former policy analyst at the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom. Topics focused on Russian and Turkish influence in the region, political stability in Syria, women in government, and the need to address human rights abuses. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: syria, russia, isis, iran, iran, assad, turkey, united nations, geneva, miriam, washington,...
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[LIVE] Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the coronavirus outbreak and the president's 2021 budget request. Sponsor: House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Topics: cdc, china, white house, fda, newark, omb, nih, obama, new york, india, azar, cole, fauci, trump,...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a panel discussion with authors and political scholars on the rise of identity politics. The panelists talked about why they think the increased focus on identity politics is harmful to a free and open society. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: new york, washington, london, texas, california, ethnicity, andrew sullivan, heather, brown,...
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton talked about her her forthcoming memoir, calling it "an emotional catharsis." She also pledged to support the "resistance" to the Trump presidency. People: Hillary Clinton; Carolyn Kroll Reidy; Cheryl Strayed Sponsor: BookExpo America
Topics: clinton, wellesley, cheryl, facebook, george elsie, chelsea, marla, washington, new york
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Margot Lee Shetterly talked about her book, Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race. She spoke at the 17th annual National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. People: Eric Deggans; Margot Lee Shetterly Sponsor: National Book Festival
Topics: nasa, virginia, katherine johnson, dorothy vaughn, charlottesville, hampton, john glenn, kevin...
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The House Intelligence Committee held a hearing on Russia and social media influence in the 2016 election. Officials from Facebook, Twitter and Google testified about what their companies were doing to protect users from misleading and malicious content. Committee members questioned witnesses about online political advertising transparency, social media content vetting and efforts to identify and remove Russian-based fake accounts. The House Intelligence Committee released and displayed a...
Topics: russia, facebook, mr. walker, donald trump, facebook, moscow, fbi, new york city, california, st....
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the problems associated with the international gang known as MS-13. The criminal group originated in Los Angeles and has spread through North America. Senate members heard from various federal law enforcement representatives about its activities and tactics for recruiting unaccompanied alien children, and federal efforts to counter the threat. Witnesses included the acting chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and officials with Immigration...
Topics: el salvador, hsi, grassley, mexico, honduras, salvador, guatemala, mr. lloyd, maryland, kennedy,...
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Current and former state and federal health care officials testified at a hearing on extending funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which was set to expire at the end of September 2017. Other health care programs scheduled to expire are health centers that provide primary medical care for underserved communities. Democratic committee members discussed how CHIP coverage would be affected by proposed Republican changes to the Medicaid program. Sponsor: House Energy and...
Topic: texas
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John Doak, the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner, was among the witnesses testifying at a hearing on efforts to eliminate insurance fraud by consumers, insurers, and scammers. Subcommittee members questioned panelists on recent instances of fraud, and on what local and state regulators were doing to address them Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security
Topics: oklahoma, florida, mr. jay, fema, nasa, pnc, west virginia, virginia, new york, neic, california,...
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A House Education and Labor subcommittee held a hearing on responses for elementary and secondary schools to natural disasters. In this portion, Frank Brogan, the assistant Education secretary for elementary and secondary schools, testified on federal efforts to help school systems affected by natural disasters -- particularly those on island territories like the Northern Mariana Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico -- most quickly and effectively reopen. The subcommittee then took...
Topics: fema, florida, california, virgin islands, pennsylvania, texas, washington, florida, devos,...
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P.J. O'Rourke talked about his book How the Hell Did This Happen?: The Election of 2016, in which he reflects on the 2016 election. People: P. J. O'Rourke Sponsor: Commonwealth Club of California
Topics: clinton, donald trump, washington, p.j. o'rourke, europe, bernie, marco rubio, steve bannon,...
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The same day the House of Representatives voted in favor of new sanctions against Iran, Russia and North Korea, a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee held a hearing examining North Korea policy, specifically on amping up pressure against China. Acting Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Susan Thornton, along with other North Korea experts, offered testimony to the committee. Sponsor: Senate Foreign Relations — Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International...
Topics: north korea, china, un, korea, north koreans, south korea, korea, washington, pyongyang, beijing,...
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University of Texas professor Hector Garcia explored why people hold certain political ideas through the lens of evolutionary science. Sponsor: San Antonio Book Festival
Topic: donald trump
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Federal customs and financial crimes officials were among the witnesses at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on efforts to combat the illicit art and antiquities trade. They outlined the ways terrorist groups like ISIS have used antiquities and arts sales to fund their operations, and the ways federal enforcement agencies and their foreign counterparts were trying to disrupt the black market of such transactions. The hearing was ended after final votes in the House were called for...
Topics: isis, dr. daniels, syria, hsi, mr. villanueva, iraq, colorado, new york, ms. grunder, mister, d.c.,...
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The Senate Finance Committee holds a hearing with drug manufacturers and FDA officials on the agency's foreign drug manufacturing inspection process. The witnesses discussed vulnerabilities the supply chain faces with foreign markets, the important of surprise inspections on foreign manufacturers, and the how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to manufacture more critical pharmaceuticals in the United States. They also addressed how the needs associated with the pandemic have...
Topics: fda, china, india, gao, brown, grassley, wyden, cantwell, george floyd, menendez, obama, cassidy,...
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Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson testified on housing policy amid the coronavirus pandemic on Capitol Hill. He outlined actions his agency has taken to respond to the pandemic and programs available to Americans struggling financially. Other topics discussed included Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds under the CARES Act, affordable housing and the June jobs report. Mark Calabria, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, also testified. Both appeared...
Topics: brown, carson, fha, trump, minnesota, menendez, fannie, white house, arizona, hud, minneapolis,...
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The Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Subcommittee on Security held a hearing on China and U.S. economic policy. Testifying before Congress were experts in U.S.-China policy. Several topics were discussed, including China's trade practices, intellectual property theft, and market manipulation. They also touched on the importance of strengthening global U.S. alliances, as well as the U.S. supply chain in order to limit reliance on China for pharmaceuticals, rare earth minerals, and...
Topics: china, beijing, pompeo, ccp, uk, hong kong, james mattis, taiwan, sullivan, white house, prc,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual briefing on violence against protesters and journalists in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Speakers included protesters and journalists who were shot by police during peaceful demonstrations, including LaToya Ratlieff, great-niece of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who described being shot in the face with rubber bullets by police. Rep. Raskin (D-MD), who chairs the subcommittee, also...
Topics: minneapolis, ferguson, portland, washington, george floyd, trump, lafayette square, mr. martinez,...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties held a virtual briefing on violence against protesters and journalists in the wake of the death of George Floyd. Speakers included protesters and journalists who were shot by police during peaceful demonstrations, including LaToya Ratlieff, great-niece of civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer, who described being shot in the face with rubber bullets by police. Rep. Raskin (D-MD), who chairs the subcommittee, also...
Topics: minneapolis, george floyd, ferguson, washington, johnson, seattle, mr. martinez, selma, white...
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The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation held a virtual hearing on election security in the lead up to the 2020 elections. While agreeing that it is possible to hold a secure election this year, election security and voting rights advocates addressed concerns they have about voting amid the coronavirus pandemic including the spread of misinformation, outdated voting systems, the role of the U.S. Postal Service and the underfunding of...
Topics: colorado, new york, washington, illinois, john lewis, mississippi, eac, pennsylvania, michigan,...
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Roxane Gay talked about Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body, a book on the impact of her body and self-image on her life. Professor Gay spoke with Aminatou Sow, digital strategist and Co-founder of Tech LadyMafia. People: Eric Bliss; Roxane Gay; Aminatou Sow Sponsor: Barnes and Noble Booksellers | Union Square
Topics: roxanne, new york
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Public and private sector officials testified at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on infrastructure response and recovery efforts in the wake of a series of deadly hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. In this portion, a panel of government officials provided updates on recovery efforts in storm impacted states and Puerto Rico, and made recommendations based on lessons learned for how to improve recovery efforts in response to future storms and natural disasters....
Topics: texas, florida, fema, harvey, houston, ms. hoffman, mr. alexander, maria, irma, louisiana, perry,...
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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testifies before the House Financial Services Committee on housing issues and his department's policies. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: carson, new york
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Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN) and Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) joined the Hudson Institute to talk about the congressional Future of Defense Task Force report's findings. Both lawmakers agreed that the U.S. needs to address some shortfalls in order to continue being the top military power. These shortfalls include investing in artificial intelligence, adapting to new operational concepts and eliminating old legacy defense systems. The two also urged the public to read the report. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: china, pentagon, silicon valley, indiana, kessel, nato, manhattan, hudson institute, jim, pacific
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Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley delivered keynote remarks on Russian and Chinese nuclear weapons and the state of current missile defense systems at an event hosted by the Hudson Institute in Washington, DC. He offered an assessment of nuclear development and threats from Russia and China. In particular, he said the U.S. intelligence community believed Russia was not in compliance with "net-zero" agreements governing the development of nuclear-capable...
Topics: russia, china, north korea, ashley
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The House Rules Committee met to consider a $12.14 billion supplemental disaster aid bill for recovery from damage due to hurricanes, wildfires and other 2018 natural disasters. Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX) testified first, and Ms. Lowey was asked by Rules Committee Ranking Member Tom Cole (R-OK) about a continuing resolution she had attached to the bill earlier in the day that would reopen and fund the government through February 8....
Topics: california, florida, michael, texas, mr. hastings, fema, mcconnell, mr. westerman, oklahoma, mr....
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Legal experts testified about the Justice Department's practice of accessing the data of journalists, elected leaders and private citizens. Microsoft Vice President of Customer Security and Trust Tom Burt testified before the House Judiciary Committee about the number of requests for customer data his company receives, which he said has been as many as 3,500 in a year. Mr. Burt criticized the government's use of gag orders, which prevent Microsoft from informing users the government requested...
Topics: turley, microsoft, ms. oberlander, new york, washington, doj, obama, oberlander, pentagon, biden,...
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The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact held a hearing on U.S. leadership during the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were Gayle Smith, global COVID-19 response coordinator for the State Department, and Jeremy Konundyk, executive director for USAID's COVID-19 Task Force. They answered questions on a variety of topics, including global vaccine distribution and...
Topics: india, biden, kovacs, china, mexico, latin america, caribbean, taiwan, usaid, usa
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College and University leaders testified on safely returning to campus during the coronavirus pandemic before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. They responded to questions regarding requiring vaccination, tracking COVID-19 outbreaks on campus, and the mental health costs of online education. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Topics: xavier, ucla, california, washington, new orleans, china, mr. harris, harris, seattle, burr, norma,...
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Lawmakers examined the pros and cons of paid family and medical leave for federal workers but also discussed whether private sector employees would benefit from a national policy as well during a hearing before the House Oversight & Reform Committee. Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about the many benefits to the federal workforce. Policy experts and a Vermont small business owner also weighed in on the debate. The committee's...
Topics: biden, california, fmla, washington, vermont, texas, mr. sorkin, georgia, mr. kelly, ms. manning,...
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Acting FDA Administrator Janet Woodco*ck testified before a House Oversight & Reform subcommittee on the department's review into the impact of vaping. Administrator Woodco*ck responded to questions about underage usage of e-cigarettes and flavored versions of the product, the dangers of vaping compared to cigarette and marijuana usage, and adult useage of vaping to quit smoking. The FDA has set a September 9, 2020 deadline to complete its review of vaping products. Senator Dick Durbin...
Topics: fda, janet, juul, durbin, woodco*ck, janet woodco*ck, cdc, kathleen, north carolina, illinois, nih,...
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Lawmakers examined the pros and cons of paid family and medical leave for federal workers but also discussed whether private sector employees would benefit from a national policy as well during a hearing before the House Oversight & Reform Committee. Everett Kelley, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about the many benefits to the federal workforce. Policy experts and a Vermont small business owner also weighed in on the debate. The committee's...
Topics: biden, maloney, ms. manning, california, fmla, ms. shabo, ms. bigelow, georgia, texas, mr. kelley,...
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The House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a virtual hearing to examine ways to improve housing access and affordability. Witnesses included National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard and leaders from several community development nonprofit organizations. In addition, lawmakers asked about current housing market challenges, low-income housing tax credits, opportunity zones and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on housing. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Subcommittee...
Topics: mr. howard, pennsylvania, california, new jersey, john, ms. berger, texas, indiana, new york, fha,...
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6 6.0

Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the Biden administration's policy toward Turkey. She answered questions on a variety of topics including human rights concerns, sanctions against Turkey for purchasing and deploying a Russian missile defense system, and the guarantee of free and safe elections in the country. The committee also discussed Turkish President Erdogan's push for a two-state solution with Cypress,...
Topics: turkey, nato, russia, biden, ukraine, syria, erdogan, germany, greece, afghanistan, eu, un, europe,...
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National security experts and former federal officials testified about ways to improve the management and operations at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In addition, they discussed DHS workforce morale, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, pandemic preparedness and border security. Witnesses appeared before a virtual hearing of the House Homeland Security Committee. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Committee
Topics: dhs, fema, fbi, ina, atlantic, new york, texas, russia, china, biden, tsa, missouri, david stewart
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The House Coronavirus Crisis Select Subcommittee held a hearing to examine evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were housing experts who testified to the federal emergency rental assistance program, reports of ongoing evictions during the CDC's eviction moratorium, and the need to prevent a future housing crisis. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Select Coronavirus Crisis
Topics: biden, cdc, fauci, florida, texas, houston, harris, georgia, scalise, donald trump, washington, new...
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Health experts testified on neurodegenerative diseases and ongoing research for treatments and cures before a House subcommittee. Experts spoke about research advancements in neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's Disease, and ALS. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Topics: fda, alzheimer, huntington, nih, alzheimer, parkinson, brown, unmute, california, illinois, kayla,...
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The House Coronavirus Crisis Select Subcommittee held a hearing to examine evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appearing before the subcommittee were housing experts who testified to the federal emergency rental assistance program, reports of ongoing evictions during the CDC's eviction moratorium, and the need to prevent a future housing crisis. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Select Coronavirus Crisis
Topics: biden, cdc, fauci, houston, harris, texas, ellen, florida, donald trump, china, georgia, fda,...
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Randall Horton, author of "Hook: A Memoir", and Michael McRay, author of "Where the River Bends: Considering Forgiveness in the Lives of Prisoners", speak at the 28th annual Southern Festival of Books in Nashville
Topics: tennessee, randall, charleston, jacob davis, uninterested, brooklyn, nashville, mike brown, jacob,...
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton campaigns at a rally at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa and discusses her plans for the economy
Topics: florida, clinton
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Experts on Asia testify at a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on North Korea's claim it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb
Topics: north korea, china, south korea, north koreans, israel, iran, korea, hawaii, iran, un, korea
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The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a virtual hearing to consider legislation that would create a national cyber director in the Executive Office of the President to streamline the federal government's response to cyberattacks across agencies. Witnesses included Reps. James Langevin (D-RI) and Mike Gallagher (R-WI), who both serve as commissioners of the U.S. Cyberspace Solarium Commission. Other witnesses included cyber and national security experts as well as former U.S....
Topics: china, white house, russia, gallagher, rogers, iran, north korea, obama, fbi, omb, cssa, nsa, dhs,...
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[LIVE] Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Jerrod Nadler (D-NY), joined by the other House impeachment managers, hold a news conference following the first day of opening arguments by the president's defense team in the impeachment trial against President Trump. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: zelensky, ukraine, white house, house, russia, mick mulvaney, ohio, pat cipollone, gordon sondland,...
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William Flynn, Amtrak president and CEO, said because of the coronavirus pandemic, the nation's rail service will need more than $4B in additional federal funding for fiscal year 2021 in order to stay afloat, keep employees and continue public services. HIs comments came during a House Transportation subcommittee hearing examining Amtrak's response to COVID-19. Others testifying included stakeholders and union officials. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on...
Topics: amtrak, keystone, mr. flynn, chicago, flynn, illinois, defazio, griffin, ms. griffin, pennsylvania,...
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The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on U.S.-Syria policy with Special Envoy for Syria Joel Rayburn. Among the topics discussed were Syria's humanitarian crisis, refugees being forced to return in unsafe conditions, Turkey's role, and Russian and Iranian influence in the country. Several members also asked if sanctions were tough enough and the best way forward in putting pressure on the Assad regime. This was Rep. Eliot Engel's (D-NY) final hearing as chair of the committee....
Topics: syria, turkey, russia, isis, assad, lebanon, damascus, iraq, un, jeffrey, meeks, syrians,...
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The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing to consider the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) proposed by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), which would provide insurance coverage for small businesses during a pandemic. Witnesses from the insurance industry discussed how a public-private partnership between the federal government and insurance companies could provide coverage for small businesses, but also discussed some of the...
Topics: parametric, new york, maloney, washington, ohio, treasury, missouri, mr. kuhlmann, florida, ppp,...
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Author and former National Security Advisor to President Trump, H.R. McMaster, talked about the global political and economic impact of COVID-19. This was a virtual program hosted by the Hoover Institution. Sponsor: Hoover Institution at Stanford University
Topics: russia, china, iran, mexico, syria, putin, iraq, hoover, pakistan, india, venezuela, lebanon,...
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Haroon Moghul talked about his book How to be a Muslim: An American Story, in which he discusses his struggle with his identity as a second generation Muslim growing up in the U.S. People: Yael Yisraeli Sponsor: New York University | Bookstore
Topics: nyu, islam, haroon, boston, new york, canada, brown, jacob, carla, islam
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American Conservative senior editor Helen Andrews looked at six Baby Boomers and their impact on society. This virtual program was sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC. Sponsor: American Enterprise Institute
Topics: steve, chicago, russia, washington, uaw, richard branson, al sharpton, jeffrey, stephen cohen, scott
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The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing on efforts to assist renters impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center Executive Director Cashauna Hill along with policy experts from the Brookings Institution, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Up for Growth. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance
Topics: louisiana, hud, new orleans, schuetz, ms. oliva, florida, california, washington, michigan, jenny...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to examine the problems associated with the international gang known as MS-13. The criminal group originated in Los Angeles and has spread through North America. Senate members heard from various federal law enforcement representatives about its activities and tactics for recruiting unaccompanied alien children, and federal efforts to counter the threat. Witnesses included the acting chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, and officials with Immigration...
Topics: el salvador, hsi, grassley, honduras, guatemala, mr. lloyd, kennedy, mexico, salvador, maryland,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Hillary Clinton talked about her memoir, What Happened, in which she gives her personal account of the 2016 presidential campaign and election. She spoke with Lissa Muscatine, co-owner of Politics and Prose Bookstore. People: Hillary Clinton; Bradley Graham; Lissa Muscatine Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: clinton, john podesta, washington, lissa, virginia, russia, dot, new york, alabama, obama
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Tax policy experts, the chief executive officer of Target Stores,and the former CEO of Walmart testified at a hearing on tax policy, specifically the border adjustment tax. Committee members were examining recommendations from various stakeholders as they attempted to act on Trump administration efforts to overhaul the tax code. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: china, south florida, mister simon, indiana, mister, miami, ukraine, washington, expatriation,...
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The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security held a hearing on protecting children while online. Appearing before the subcommittee was Facebook's Global Safety Director Antigone Davis. They discussed several topics including giving parents more control over their children's online activities, the impacts of social media on mental health, secret social media accounts used by kids to bypass platform age restrictions, the...
Topics: ms. davis, blumenthal, sullivan, zuckerberg, blackburn, google, cantwell, marquis, mark zuckerberg,...
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Martin Di Caro, host of the Washington Times podcast, "History as it Happens" interviews American Historical Association president James Grossman about the historical context for current political issues and the debate over school curriculum. Sponsor: [Washington Times]
Topics: washington, columbus, thomas jefferson, nazis, europe, american historical association, jefferson,...
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The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the impact of a Texas abortion law. Witnesses included reproductive rights advocates and a pro-life advocate. Before taking a recess for floor votes, lawmakers and witnesses gave opening statements, followed by questions on the impact of the law and a pending decision by the Supreme Court. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: texas, florida, texas, marie, ms. foster, biden, oklahoma, ohio, mr. jordan, schumer, foster, ob...
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How did the Cold War affect international relations? International Spy Museum director Chris Costa, historian and curator Andrew Hammond, and Pritzker Military Museum and Library curator James Brundage offered their answers. This was a virtual event hosted by the International Spy Museum in Washington, DC. Sponsor: International Spy Museum
Topics: nato, china, andrew, afghanistan, andrew hammond, soviet union, belgium, chris costa, europe,...
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Georgetown University visiting professor Balbina Hwang provided a history of the Korean War and the separation of North and South Korea that has existed since 1953. This was a virtual event hosted by Smithsonian Associates in Washington, DC. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: korea, china, russia, japan, washington, south korea, korean peninsula, north korea, europe, united...
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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt talked about artificial intelligence and the way it is transforming our society. This virtual event was hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations. Sponsor: Council on Foreign Relations
Topics: china, kissinger, ukraine, biden, washington, schmidt, mit, beijing, russia
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal impact, financial cost and human toll of U.S. drone strikes conducted over the past two decades. Topics included the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congressional oversight of the drone program during four presidential administrations and compensation for survivors and families of civilians killed in drone strikes. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: isis, afghanistan, yemen, al qaeda, grassley, biden, leahy, syria, obama, durbin, kabul, somalia,...
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A roundtable discussion on the creation of Bakelite, the first synthetic plastic invented by Belgian chemist Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York, in 1907. This was a virtual event hosted by the Mark Twain House in Hartford, Connecticut. Sponsor: Mark Twain House and Museum
Topics: jeffrey, jennifer, bakelite, belgium, dupont, new york, texas, austin, hugh, craig, francis, kodak,...
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The Helsinki Commission (formally known as the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe) held a hearing on tensions between Russia-Ukraine. Senators and House members heard testimony from Fiona Hill, a former member of the National Security Council, and William Taylor, a vice president at the U.S. Institute of Peace and former ambassador to Ukraine. In addition, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret). testified remotely from Germany. Topics included the strength of Ukrainian defenses, the goals of...
Topics: russia, ukraine, putin, nato, europe, moscow, hodges, germany, taylor, crimea, biden, poland,...
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Officials testified before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee on the security and reliability of the country's energy pipelines. They answered questions on a number of topics, including mandatory reliability standards, renewable energy sources, cybersecurity threats to energy infrastructure, and energy independence. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy
Topics: texas, john stewart, russia, biden, china, new england, california, ferc, keystone, michigan,...
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the confirmation process for presidential appointees and impact of delays and vacancies on government agencies. Witnesses offered several suggestions for improving the process including reducing the number of positions requiring Senate confirmation, streamlining the vetting of nominees, and incentivizing quicker nominations from the administration. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs...
Topics: biden, ms. simmons, o'connell, portman, peters, ms. o'connell, obama, washington, trump, white...
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