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The American University Washington College of Law hosted former administration officials, private industry representatives and academic experts to discuss the past, present and future of health care policy. This portion of the conference featured a panel discussion about the perspectives of private health insurance providers and the implications of current and potential legislation for choice in the marketplace. Sponsor: American University
Topics: fda, pennsylvania, aca, philadelphia, csr, washington, sylvia, jean, alexander murray, california,...
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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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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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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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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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[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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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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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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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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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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Former and current female NCAA athletes testified on the importance of compensation and proper health care before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. They spoke about the need for legislation to allow student athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL) during their college years. The athletes also talked about the importance of proper mental and physical health care and its accessibility. Also testifying was Martin McNair, the Founder of the Jordan McNair...
Topics: ncaa, maryland, blumenthal, jordan, california, booker, nfl, brown, nevada, oregon, mcnair,...
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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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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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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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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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Health care professionals and advocates testified on ways to improve Medicare recipients' access to care at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing. Topics included patient access in rural and underserved communities, physician payment program changes, and removing administrative burdens to improve quality of care. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Topics: cms, california, biden, gao, house, healthcare, gordon, delaware
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Health care professionals and advocates testified on ways to improve Medicare recipients' access to care at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing. Topics included patient access in rural and underserved communities, physician payment program changes, and removing administrative burdens to improve quality of care. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Topics: cms, california, biden, gao, house, healthcare, gordon, delaware
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The House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing on federal law enforcement's use of financial surveillance. The focus of the hearing was a new report issued by the committee examining how the FBI and other law enforcement agencies have used their authority to surveil the financial data of Americans in the wake of the events on January 6th, 2021. Republicans argued this surveillance infringes on the Fourth Amendment rights of Americans and...
Topics: fbi, biden, peterson, canada, new york, california, washington, d.c., china, mr. knight, mr....
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[LIVE] Members of the House Freedom Caucus hold a news conference regarding the $1.2T budget deal that is intended to keep the governmentfunded for the rest of fiscalyear 2024. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: biden, china, mayorkas, texas, washington, perry, arizona, fbi, joe biden, washington d.c., south...
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The House Oversight Committee held a hearing amid the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with testimony from Hunter Biden's former associates, Tony Bobulinski and Jason Galanis, as well as testimony from Lev Parnas, former associate of Rudy Giuliani. Mr. Bobulinski and Mr. Galanis spoke about Joe Biden's alleged connections to Chinese and Russian business dealings and influence peddling, with Mr. Bobulinski saying that Mr. Biden was an "active, aware enabler who met...
Topics: biden, hunter biden, joe biden, ukraine, fbi, hunter, white house, donald trump, jared kushner,...
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The House Oversight Committee held a hearing amid the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Biden, with testimony from Hunter Biden's former associates, Tony Bobulinski and Jason Galanis, as well as testimony from Lev Parnas, former associate of Rudy Giuliani. Mr. Bobulinski and Mr. Galanis spoke about Joe Biden's alleged connections to Chinese and Russian business dealings and influence peddling, with Mr. Bobulinski saying that Mr. Biden was an "active, aware enabler who met...
Topics: biden, joe biden, hunter biden, ukraine, hunter, china, donald trump, devon archer, giuliani, fbi,...
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The commanders of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command testified on security challenges affecting the Western Hemisphere; the Senate Armed Services Committee held the hearing. Sponsor: Senate Armed Services Committee
Topics: china, russia, latin america, biden, richardson, panama, guillot, prc, iran, king, canada, north...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stressed the need for the House to pass the Senate's bipartisan immigration bill as he faced criticism from Republicans for his handling of the immigration crisis at the Southern Border during a public hearing. The secretary appeared before the House Homeland Security Committee to testify on President Biden's 2025 budget request. Other topics discussed included flood insurance, cybersecurity concerns, preventing online child exploitation, workforce...
Topics: mayorkas, mexico, biden, new york, texas, dhs, sisa, sec, donald trump, trump, illinois, fbi,...
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NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testified on his agency's fiscal year 2020 budget request before the House Science, Space and Technology Committee. He talked about what priorities were set in the budget and why, with a major focus on a 2024 date set for American astronauts to return to the moon. Lawmakers asked him questions on a variety of topics, including exploration of the moon and Mars, growing involvement of the private sector in NASA's launch activities, and cuts to some satellite...
Topics: nasa, orion, china, james webb, russia, india, obama, the moon, pennsylvania, united states of...
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IRS National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson and IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee Chair James Buttonow testify on the Taxpayer Advocate Annual Report to Congress at a House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee hearing
Topics: irs, the irs, mr. lynch, washington, ms. olson, itc, new york, joe biden, kennedy administration,...
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Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald argued that the pursuit of racial equity by progressives is leading to mediocrity in American businesses and institutions. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City. Sponsor: Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
Topics: new york, chicago, heather, manhattan, george floyd, new yorker, new york city, boston, pittsburgh,...
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After a break the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security reconvened its hearing on rising crime and public safety proposals. The second panel discussed gun violence, funding for police and community violence intervention programs, bail reform legislation, and justice for families of crime victims. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Topics: new york, houston, garcia, texas, philadelphia, mr. lehman, turner, biggs, smith, pennsylvania,...
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The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on a report detailing a toxic workplace culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Two of the report's authors, attorneys Joon Kim and Abena Mainoo, testified about what they uncovered in their investigation, saying the FDIC failed to provide a workplace safe from "sexual harassment, discrimination, and other interpersonal misconduct," going back to the 1980s. They pointed to several reasons for this, such as a...
Topics: fdic, white house, biden, fcic, gruenberg
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House Republican leaders briefed reporters on their priorities for the first 100 days of the Trump administration, which iclude repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act and tax reform. House Speaker Paul Ryan said he supports President Trump's proposal for a border tax as part of a larger tax plan. Sponsor: House Republican Conference
Topics: Paul Ryan, US House, US Congress
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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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Democratic Reps. Steve Cohen (TN), Sheila Jackson Lee (TX), David Cicilline (RI), Ted Lieu (CA), Jamie Raskin (MD) and Joe Neguse (CO) spoke to reporters following the testimony of Robert Mueller, the former special counsel, before the House Judiciary Committee. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | News Media Stakeout
Topics: robert mueller, mr. mueller, mueller, white house, barr
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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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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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Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), House Minority Leader, discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Congress during a virtual conversation hosted by Politico Playbook. McCarthy talked about a bi-partisan plan to safely return members of Congress to the Capitol. He disagreed with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on testing members of Congress for the coronavirus saying, "As we open up we cannot assume there will not be a flare-up...
Topics: california, sacramento, nancy pelosi, white house, gavin newsom, mitch mcconnell
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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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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and co-author Louise Penny discussed their novel, "State of Terror," about a fictional Secretary of State who has to deal with a world where U.S. leadership has been absent. This virtual event was hosted by Scattered Books in Chappaqua, New York. Sponsor: Scattered Books
Topics: louise, betsy, hillary, stacy, clinton, hillary clinton, ellen, ellen adams, mediacom, comcast,...
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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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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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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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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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The House Administration Committee held a hearing on the status of "flash reports" issued by the U.S. Capitol Police inspector general since the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: bolton, gao, pelosi, house, mr. shuman, shuman, comcast, michael bolten, mr. davis, mr. bolton,...
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A Louisiana local government official joined other climate advocates to discuss ways the federal government can address climate change through adaptation and mitigation efforts. They testified before the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis. Topics included federal funding for communities most at risk from extreme weather events, taking a proactive approach to address climate change, and following the scientific research.
Topics: louisiana, ukraine, fema, biden, putin, hansen, mexico, russia, vladimir putin, augustine,...
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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, o'connell, mrs. simmons, obama, portman, trump, washington, white house, clinton, peters,...
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Newly confirmed National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator Alan Davidson testified about efforts to expand broadband across the country before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee. Mr. Davidson spoke about how the NTIA plans to use funds from the infrastructure law in order to improve internet access. The administrator also responded to a variety of questions regarding an urban vs. rural divide, the "buy America" provision meant to decrease...
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Martin DiCaro, host of the "History As It Happens" podcast, talked to Georgetown University professor Michael Kazin about the history of the Democratic Party. Mr. Kazin described how the Democratic Party's politics, ideas, and coalitions mirrored larger themes in American history. This program was part of the Washington Times taping of their history podcast. Sponsor: [Washington Times]
Topics: jackson, jefferson, washington, johnson, vietnam, virginia, europe, new york city, donald trump,...
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The House Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine ways to combat suicide among military veterans. Witnesses included officials from the National Institutes of Health, Veterans Affairs Department and the Suicide Prevention Branch of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Sponsor: House Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Historian and Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates provided a history of religion and the importance of the church in Black communities. This was a virtual event hosted by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History in New York City. Sponsor: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Topics: frederick douglass, washington, south carolina, virginia, louisiana, mississippi, charleston,...
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Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald argued that the pursuit of racial equity by progressives is leading to mediocrity in American businesses and institutions. This event was hosted by the Manhattan Institute in New York City. Sponsor: Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology examined the benefits of AM radio and the potential consequences if not included in new vehicles including electric cars. The House panel heard from Jerry Chapman, president of Woof Boom Radio, Lt. Col. Christopher DeMaise, commander of New Jersey State Police's Homeland Security Branch, and Scott Schmidt, safety policy vice president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Republican and Democratic lawmakers voiced...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, along with officials from the Netherlands and Australia, discussed cybersecurity issues facing the maritime transportation sector. The panel talked about the importance of information sharing, the need for more resources to track threats, and the impact of cyber attacks on supply chains. Sponsor: Atlantic Council of the U.S.
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Historian H.W. Brands talked about the political differences between founders Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams. The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation hosted this event. Sponsor: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
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Historian Heather Cox Richardson talked about past and present challenges to American democracy and her outlook on its future. Politics and Prose Bookstore and Sidwell Friends School in Washington, DC, sponsored this event. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore,Sidwell Friends School
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Author & Journalist Hector Tobar discussed what it means to be Latino in the United States. This event took place at the 2023 Miami Book Fair. Sponsor: Miami Book Fair
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing on foreign governments that repress dissenters abroad with intimidation and violence, and how the U.S. government can more effectively counter this threat. The witnesses were Christo Grozev, a Bulgarian investigative journalist targeted by Russia because of his work; Michael Abramowitz, president of Freedom House; and Caoilfhionn Gallagher, an Irish barrister representing jailed Hong Kong pro-democracy publisher Jimmy Lai. According to Mr....
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Holly Bailey, national correspondent for Yahoo News, tells of a tornado that struck her hometown, Moore, Okla., on May 20, 2013.
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House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D- NY) discussed the party's legislative agenda with reporters on Capitol Hill. Topics included the funding deal struck between Speaker Mike Johnson (R) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D), the special election for New York's 3rd congressional district, and the GOP's agenda. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
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House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Republican congressional leaders held a press briefing ahead of the final passage vote on the tax reform bill. In addition, Speaker Ryan called the story about him leaving Congress next year, "irresponsible" and "faulty speculation". Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
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