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Pro-choice and pro-life advocates testified on access to abortions and the impact if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade before the House Judiciary Committee. This hearing convened after a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion published by Politico indicated the majority of the justices would overturn Roe which gave women abortion rights and Planned Parenthood v. Casey which reaffirmed Roe. The case currently before the court is Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, a case that...
Topics: texas, goodwin, alito, roe v. wade, foster, robinson, mississippi, alabama, casey, wisconsin,...
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Harriett Romo and William Dupont discussed the historical and cultural heritage of the Texas-Mexico borderlands. The San Antonio Book Festival hosted this event. Sponsor: San Antonio Book Festival
Topics: mexico, san antonio, texas, harriet, jack herrera, laredo, ricardo, reynosa, david crockett
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The House Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing examining the barriers to investment for women and minority-owned financial technology companies, often referred to as "fintechs." A panel of industry leaders and experts testified on the challenges minority-owned firms face when seeking capital and gaining traction in the industry, as well as the lack of diversity in leadership positions in larger, more established venture capital firms. Sponsor: House...
Topics: fintech, lynch, california, davidson, new york, wisconsin, massachusetts, mississippi, mr....
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The House Financial Services Task Force on Financial Technology held a hearing examining the barriers to investment for women and minority-owned financial technology companies, often referred to as "fintechs." A panel of industry leaders and experts testified on the challenges minority-owned firms face when seeking capital and gaining traction in the industry, as well as the lack of diversity in leadership positions in larger, more established venture capital firms. Sponsor: House...
Topics: fintech, lynch, california, davidson, new york, wisconsin, massachusetts, veasey, mississippi, mr....
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The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis held a hearing to examine methane pollution and ways to reduce emissions. Witnesses argued that excessive methane harms communities and the environment. They also described how methane pollution happens, such as gas pipeline leaks, and said technological solutions now exist to fix these problems affordably. Finally, they recommended that the federal government enact uniform standards for the oil and gas industry, incentivize regulations, and...
Topics: epa, russia, kleinberg, california, europe, alden, ms. smith, biden, louisiana, pennsylvania,...
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"If you do not protect marriage equality, you are saying that we do not belong in we the people," said Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. His remarks came as he testified alongside constitutional experts and civil rights advocates before the House Judiciary Committee on the privacy and civil rights concerns impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Several topics were discussed including access to birth control and...
Topics: murray, ohio, casey, kavanaugh, ms. foster, virginia, washington, texas, new york, lawrence, john,...
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"If you do not protect marriage equality, you are saying that we do not belong in we the people," said Jim Obergefell, the lead plaintiff in the case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. His remarks came as he testified alongside constitutional experts and civil rights advocates before the House Judiciary Committee on the privacy and civil rights concerns impacted by the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Several topics were discussed including access to birth control and...
Topics: foster, murray, roe v. wade, ohio, alito, casey, virginia, sarah warbelow, dobbs, kavanaugh, texas,...
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Barry Lewis discusses New York City's Central Park.
Topics: new york, new york city, olmstead, london, england, manhattan, columbus, chiswick, frederick...
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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, washington, tim bailey, kathy, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts,...
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Economists and academics testified on the role certain industries and corporations have had in driving inflation, before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. Democratic members and most of the witnesses contended some corporations are contributing to inflation by overcharging for goods and services. Republican members and one of the witnesses, however, blamed the Biden administration and democratic policies, such as the American Rescue Plan, for...
Topics: biden, goodspeed, ukraine, reich, white house, autozone, mr. goodspeed, europe, turkey, harvard,...
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Economists and academics testified on the role certain industries and corporations have had in driving inflation, before the House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy. Democratic members and most of the witnesses contended some corporations are contributing to inflation by overcharging for goods and services. Republican members and one of the witnesses, however, blamed the Biden administration and democratic policies, such as the American Rescue Plan, for...
Topics: biden, reich, goodspeed, ukraine, flores, white house, larry summers, clinton, obama, europe,...
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The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indigenous Peoples of the United States held a hearing to examine a recent Interior Department investigation that found abuses at a majority of the 408 federal Indian boarding schools that operated from 1819 to 1969 across thirty-seven states. After returning from a brief recess, the subcommittee continued to hear testimony from Native American scholars on the impact of and the abuses attributed to the boarding school system. Several of the boarding...
Topics: carlisle, arizona, ms. parker, minnesota, milwaukee, florida
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The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security held a virtual hearing to examine the rise of hate groups and violence directed at minority institutions including recent bomb threats at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) around the country. Topics included the impact on students at HBCUs, the role of law enforcement, the rise in hate groups and white supremacy, online radicalization, and how best to protect minority institutions and groups from...
Topics: fbi, wilson, jackson, texas, jones, georgia, alabama, tennessee, morgan, philadelphia, wisconsin,...
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Small business owners and tax professionals testified before the Senate Finance Committee on the challenges of businesses collecting sales taxes for out-of-state purchases. Witnesses spoke at length about the high economic costs on small businesses in paying for resources to figure out and comply with states' various tax regulations. They also proposed solutions for lessening burdens for small businesses, such as uniform laws across states. This hearing is a result of the 2018 Supreme Court...
Topics: wyden, montana, mr. hennessey, oregon, johnson, hennessey, grassley, new hampshire, mr. johnson,...
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Witnesses from the National Park Service and other organizations testified on overcrowding at national parks following the end of COVID-19 closures. The hearing took place before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. In the first portion Jeff Bradybaugh, superintendent of Zion National Park, answered members' questions about the issue, as well as funding and visitor-experience. In the second portion, nonprofit leaders and a university professor elaborated on...
Topics: montana, utah, hannah downey, yellowstone national park, moore, yellowstone, disneyland, yosemite,...
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Witnesses from the National Park Service and other organizations testified on overcrowding at national parks following the end of COVID-19 closures. The hearing took place before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. In the first portion Jeff Bradybaugh, superintendent of Zion National Park, answered members' questions about the issue, as well as funding and visitor-experience. In the second portion, nonprofit leaders and a university professor elaborated on...
Topics: montana, utah, hannah downey, yellowstone national park, moore, yellowstone, disneyland, yosemite,...
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The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on scams perpetrated against seniors. Topics included popular scams, identifying warning signs, the impact on mental health and ways to prevent future fraud. Sponsor: Senate Special Aging Committee
Topics: scott, usa, nevada, ftc, casey, san diego, costigan, south carolina, collins, blumenthal, florida,...
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The Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on scams perpetrated against seniors. Topics included popular scams, identifying warning signs, the impact on mental health and ways to prevent future fraud. Sponsor: Senate Special Aging Committee
Topics: usaa, scott, casey, south carolina, collins, san diego, zelle, blumenthal, california, tennessee,...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra defended the president's 2024 budget request for the agency before the Senate Finance Committee. Topics included protecting Medicare, prescription drug costs, rural health care, and telehealth flexibilities. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: cms, becerra, alzheimer, crapo, grassley, biden, stabenow, alzheimer 's association, cornyn, fda,...
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Holocaust survivor Julius Menn describes his family's experiences escaping the German invasion of Poland in September 1939
Topics: poland, palestine, julius, vilnius, danzig, bialystok, massachusetts, julius, california,...
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Survivors of child sexual abuse and human trafficking recounted their experiences and detailed how they were victimized before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance. The survivors joined advocates for child safety and against human trafficking to testify on ways to protect children amid a rise in online child sexual abuse content. Several topics were addressed, including concerns of child exploitation and human trafficking at the Southern Border, ways to...
Topics: biggs, guatemala, ms. basham, california, csam, jackson, philippines, mr. alfaro, mr. russo,...
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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
Topics: washington, texas, alexander hamilton, hamilton, madison, james madison, reagan, china, russia,...
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Association for Documentary Editing scholars discussed recognizing historical patterns in the present. Sponsor: American University
Topics: taylor, mary baker, emma goldman, butler, zachary taylor, california, washington, fremont, michael,...
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Regina LaBelle, acting director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) joined other expert witnesses to testify on sentencing guidelines for crack vs. powder cocaine possession and what Congress can do to reduce sentencing disparity between the two. Matthew Charles, who was convicted for crack cocaine possession and sentenced to more than 30 years in prison, spoke about the disparity and the need for changes. The Senate Judiciary...
Topics: grassley, booker, labelle, hutchinson, biden, texas, arkansas, columbia, mexico, kentucky, mr....
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New York state Assembly Member Jaime Williams (D) and New York City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R) were among the witnesses testifying on migrant camps on National Park Service land before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee. The two lawmakers oppose the recent approval of Southeast Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) as a temporary site to house an influx of migrants coming into New York City. Ms. Williams and Ms. Ariola spoke about the impact to the...
Topics: new york, new york city, biden, floyd bennet, brooklyn, mexico, mr. spencer, williams, california,...
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The House Rules Committee holds a markup on H.J. Res. 64, a disapproval resolution on the Iran nuclear deal. Meanwhile, a sufficient number of senators have pledged support for the deal to sustain an expected presidential veto on the resolution
Topics: iran, iran, israel, china, texas, russia, royce, hezbollah, syria, washington, iraq, mr. royce,...
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Volkswagen Group of America President and CEO Michael Horn testifies at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on false emissions readings from diesel-powered vehicles manufactured by the automaker
Topics: volkswagen, vw, germany, europe, oxnard, mr. horn, epa, vw america, mr. welch, virginia, new york,...
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Executive Director Robert Wolz provides a tour of President Harry S. Truman's Little White House in Key West, Fla., and tells stories of President Truman's working home.
Topics: truman, florida, navy, harry truman, missouri, the navy, kansas, harry s. truman, franklin...
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The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee holds a hearing on the impact of climate change on severe weather events, such as heat waves, floods and hurricanes.
Topics: wehner, jurado, whitehouse, carper, fema, florida, california, kelly, oregon, epa, virginia,...
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To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Joint Committee on Taxation, tax experts talk about the history of the committee over the past 50 years, including the legislative process, the distribution of tax rebates, and the changes in revenue laws
Topics: parker, nixon, johnson, washington, stam, roswell, colin stan, joe thorndike, nixon, irs, texas,...
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Insurance company representatives, state government officials, and the executive director of the Center for Economic Justice testify at a House Financial Services subcommittee hearing on the private flood insurance marketplace
Topics: mr. birnbaum, pennsylvania, florida, miller, mr. kelley, fha, katrina, fema, mr. bradshaw, mr....
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A House Rules subcommittee holds a hearing on the Biennial Budgeting and Enhanced Oversight Act of 2015, which changes the process for the president's budget request and requires Congress to pass a budget every two years
Topics: washington, oregon, mr. hastings, mr. cole, mr. schrader, mr. mcclintock, oklahoma, california,...
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The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral argument in "Hurst v. Florida" on the constitutionality of Florida's death penalty system
Topics: florida, caldwell, arizona, mr. waxman, breyer, smith, kagan
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Gordon Mantler talked about his book, Power to the Poor: Black-Brown Coalition and the Fight for Economic Justice, 1960-1974, in which he recounts the Poor People's Campaign of 1968. The author examined the antipoverty effort, organized by Martin Luther King, Jr., and the relationship between African-Americans and Mexican-Americans within the movement. Gordon Mantler spoke at Regulator Bookshop in Durham, North Carolina. Sponsor: Regulator Bookshop
Topics: washington, dr. king, vietnam, new york, resurrection city, hawthorne, sclc, philadelphia, d.c.,...
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Constructed in 1934 along the Colorado River, Parker Dam created Lake Havasu. Lake Havasu City water resources coordinator Doyle Wilson talked about how the water reservoir serves as a recreational spot in western Arizona but also plays a vital role in feeding water to millions of people in Arizona and southern California. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: california, colorado, arizona, parker, tucson, phoenix, vietnam
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Michael Lang talked about his memoir "The Road to Woodstock: From the Man Behind the Legendary Festival." A co-founder of the Woodstock music festival, he recounts the creation and execution of the concert including the booking of the acts, several of whom were unknown at the time, and the procurement of Max Yasgur's farm in upstate New York that would be used as the concert venue. He talked with his co-writer, Holly George-Warren, and then they both responded to questions from...
Topics: woodstock, michael, new york, van morrison, miami, dolphins, florida, canada, new york city,...
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Lynne Cheney talked about her book, "James Madison: A Life Reconsidered," in which she examined the political philosophy and presidential tenure of America's fourth president. President Madison, co-author of the Federalist Papers, was integral to the management of the Louisiana Purchase and led the country during the War of 1812. Ms. Cheney discussed her book with her husband, former Vice President Dick Cheney, at the Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, California. Sponsor:...
Topics: mrs. cheney, cheney, mr. cheney, madison, washington, dolly, james madison, jefferson, navy, lynne,...
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The House Natural Resources Subcommittee for Water, Oceans and Wildlife held a hearing to assess a drought contingency plan for the Colorado River. Before a short break for House votes, the chair and ranking member delivered opening statements followed by testimony from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman. Sponsor: House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife
Topics: colorado, arizona, california, mexico, powell, nevada, mcclintock, upper basin, dcp, phoenix,...
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[LIVE] The House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing to discuss legislative proposals related to presidential and vice-presidential tax returns. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: irs, trump, mr. kies, mr. bookbinder, nixon, mr. thorndike, mr. rosenthal, dr. thorndike, the irs,...
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Kasey Pipes, former adviser to President George W. Bush, recounted the post-White House years of President Richard Nixon. Sponsor: Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: nixon, reagan, nixon, china, richard nixon, eisenhower, gorbachev, bush, kasey, ronald reagan, bill...
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The House Science, Space and Technology Committee held a virtual hearing on the role of fire departments and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic. Fire chiefs testified about how departments across the country were responding to the pandemic and what concerns they had regarding funding, staffing and access to adequate personal protective equipment. Sponsor: House Science, Space, and Technology Committee
Topics: fema, ems, texas, ludwig, oklahoma, mr. mcgee, illinois, sandy, johnson, afg, tulsa, kansas,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Holocaust-era insurance claims. The committee was considering whether legislation might be necessary to process Holocaust-era insurance claims that were not adequately addressed by the International Commission on Holocaust Era Insurance Claims (ICHEIC) before its closure. Holocaust survivor David Mermelstein, who was introduced by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), was among the witnesses to testify before the committee. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: germany, new york, feinstein, graham, generali, bush, clinton administration, trump, mr. webel,...
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Author David Von Drehle talked about his book, "Rise to Greatness: Abraham Lincoln and America's Most Perilous Year," in which he presents a history of the United States in 1862, the second year of the Civil War. The author said that despite a strained federal government and weakened Union forces, President Lincoln was able to develop several pieces of legislation that would shape the future of the country, namely the Emancipation Proclamation. He spoke at Unity Temple on the Plaza in...
Topics: mcclellan, abraham lincoln, lincoln, europe, abraham lincoln, washington, lincoln, lincoln, the...
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[LIVE] The House Ways and Means Committee meets to debate and vote on several tax cut proposals dubbed "tax reform 2.0" President Trump in December signed into law the first round of tax reductions. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: california, illinois, mr. smith, mr. rice, new york, mr. levin, dr. davis, washington, mr....
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Historian and author Lisa Tendrich Frank talked about Confederate women and Union soldiers in General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea in 1864.This talk was part of the annual conference hosted by the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College. Sponsor: Gettysburg College | Civil War Institute
Topics: sherman, georgia, atlanta, cumberland, the union, south carolina, sherman, columbia, savannah,...
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[LIVE] House Democrats hold a news conference on the special counsel investigation into Russia's interference into the 2016 campaign. Following the news conference, the lawmakers read the Mueller report. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: ira, russia, fbi, i.r.a., clinton, dnc, gru, wikileaks, d.c., trump, the i.r.a., papadopoulos,...
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Ray Suarez talked about his book, Latino Americans: The 500-Year Legacy That Shaped a Nation, in which he discusses the history of Latinos in America going back 500 years. The book is a companion volume to a PBS documentary series. Mr. Suarez spoke at an event hosted by the Council of the Americas. Sponsor: Council of the Americas
Topics: eric, mexico, washington, greg hernandez, ray suarez, florida, chicago, texas, ellis island, new...
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[LIVE] Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on the president's 2021 budget request for his department. Sponsor: Senate Finance Committee
Topics: wyden, azar, mexico, grassley, texas, cdc, montana, henry, ohio, alzheimer, cornyn, new hampshire,...
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Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Keith Hall testified before the House Budget Committee about a recent CBO report on the budget and economic outlook for fiscal years 2019 to 2029. Director Hall outlined the findings of the CBO report, which projected the deficit for 2019 to be around $900 billion and that it would exceed $1 trillion each year beginning in 2022. The report also estimated the deficit to rise between 4.1 percent and 4.7 percent of GDP over the next ten years. In the...
Topics: mister, pennsylvania, arkansas, nevada, texas, mister hearn, mister chapman, california, macy, mr....
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Julia Cooke recounted the lives and careers of Pan Am stewardesses in the 1960's and 70's. This was a virtual event hosted by Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida. Sponsor: Books and Books
Topics: karen, miami, new york, julia, christina, rome, chicago, atlantic, hong kong, panama, paris,...
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Julia Cooke recounted the lives and careers of Pan Am stewardesses in the 1960's and 70's. This was a virtual event hosted by Books and Books Bookstore in Coral Gables, Florida. Sponsor: Books and Books
Topics: karen, miami, new york, chicago, julia, christina, rome, atlantic, hong kong, panama, paris,...
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State officials, union representatives and safety advocates testified on automated vehicles. The House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit held the hearing. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways & Transit
Topics: california, teamsters, houston, massachusetts, tesla, tucson
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Members of the Federal Maritime Commission testified on rising shipping costs and unfair practices by carriers at a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, container shipping costs rose dramatically due to an increase in volume, leading to higher prices for consumers. Members of the commission also testified that many foreign shippers are departing U.S. ports empty without American goods. The committee is considering legislation that would...
Topics: klobuchar, thune, los angeles, washington, south dakota, wisconsin, united states of america, fmc,...
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Members of the Federal Maritime Commission testified on rising shipping costs and unfair practices by carriers at a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, container shipping costs rose dramatically due to an increase in volume, leading to higher prices for consumers. Members of the commission also testified that many foreign shippers are departing U.S. ports empty without American goods. The committee is considering legislation that would...
Topics: klobuchar, thune, los angeles, washington, wisconsin, south dakota, united states of america, fmc,...
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Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work of this government agency to preserve the country's historic places and resources, their role as adviser to the president and Congress on historic preservation policy, and the legacy of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: washington, advisory council, california, europe, jordan tannenbaum, utah, blm, florida
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing on next-generation wireless technologies. Topics discussed included spectrum auctions, the continued rollout of 5G and development of 6G. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Topics: fcc, ntia, mr. bergmann, doyle, ms. brown, latta, intel, mr. guice, washington, china, htc, brown,...
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During a House Administration Committee hearing on digital privacy and protecting consumer data, one witness described online privacy as a "mess" and said consumers are "constantly under attack." The committee heard testimony from two panels that shared best practices for protecting consumer data and steps Congress can take to ensure digital privacy, such as establishing a federal agency for data protection. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: california, ms. fitzgerald, eu, ftc, mr. castro, congressional, halpern, mr. halpern, davis,...
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How can historical knowledge be used to engage American citizens? Suggested answers came from a discussion with representatives of the Bill of Rights Institute, National History Day, iCivics, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. The White House Historical Association hosted this Dallas, Texas, event. Sponsor: White House Historical Association
Topics: david, texas, wendy, kathy, tim bailey, the classroom, catherine, massachusetts, chicago
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Historians Walter Isaacson, Jon Meacham, and John Barry talked about the ingenuity and social movements that shaped America. The discussion, held at Tulane University, was moderated by author and philanthropist David Rubenstein. Sponsor: New Orleans Book Festival
Topics: walter, jefferson, roosevelt, ben franklin, david, john, new orleans, henry kissinger, isaacson,...
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Jordan Tannenbaum -- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation vice chair -- talked about the work of this government agency to preserve the country's historic places and resources, their role as adviser to the president and Congress on historic preservation policy, and the legacy of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: jordan tannenbaum, advisory council, europe, missouri, california, washington, johnson, mr....
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The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions held a virtual hearing examining ways to achieve affordable and universal health care. Witnesses include former Labor Secretary Robert Reich (Clinton admin., 1993-97). A variety of topics were discussed, including the high cost of health care and prescription drug prices, expanding Medicare, employer-based health care coverage, hospital consolidations, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the current...
Topics: reich, kaiser, biden, washington, california, obama, benjamin, michigan, robert reich, allen,...
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Washington Post reporters Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa ("His Name was George Floyd"), historian Kerri Greenidge ("The Grimkes") and author Ellis Cose ("Race and Reckoning") discussed slavery and race in American history. This event was part of the 2022 Miami Book Fair. Sponsor: Miami Book Fair
Topics: george floyd, charleston, floyd, sarah, washington, jefferson, graham, frank, archie, robert, nancy...
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A Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation subcommittee convenes a hearing to discuss Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization.
Topics: faa, sinema, rosen, arizona, europe, moran, cantwell, washington, mr. davis, nasa, bolton, faa...
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[LIVE] The GOP-led House Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on the influx of migrants and security concerns at the southern border as well as arguments to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over the border situation. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: biden, texas, johnson, el paso, new york, mexico, louisiana, florida, california, north carolina,...
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Survivors of the Club Q mass shooting, activists, and others testified on the rise of anti-LGBTQ violence before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Survivors said hateful right-wing rhetoric was a contributing factor in the shooting. Republican members pushed back against this claim, saying crime in general across all sectors of society is the problem. The recent mass shooting occurred during the late evening of November 19, 2022, at the Club Q nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado;...
Topics: florida, mr. wolf, meyer, colorado, robinson, maloney, boston, colorado springs, milwaukee, fbi,...
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Advocates for employee-owned business development, financial investment professionals, and small business owners testified before The House Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Regulations on the challenges of sustaining an employee-owned business. After a brief recess, the hearing resumed with opening witness testimony. Several topics were discussed during the hearing, including the benefits of employee-owned businesses, perceived roadblocks from the Small Business...
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Witnesses from the National Park Service and other organizations testified on overcrowding at national parks following the end of COVID-19 closures. The hearing took place before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. In the first portion Jeff Bradybaugh, superintendent of Zion National Park, answered members' questions about the issue, as well as funding and visitor-experience. In the second portion, nonprofit leaders and a university professor elaborated on...
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The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on migration and security concerns pertaining to the southern border. The witnesses were a father of a fentanyl-poisoning victim, an Arizona Republican sheriff, and a Texas Democratic judge. Regarding the smuggling of fentanyl, Republican and Democratic members agreed the problem needs to be solved but differed on the cause, with Republicans blaming the issue on undocumented immigrants and Democrats claiming that most smuggling happens...
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Researchers in emissions, ecology and environmental engineering testified on the impact of plastic production and usage on the environment. Topics included the United State's reliance on plastic, microplastic particles found in oceans, rivers, fish and food, and recommendations to reduce or eliminate plastic usage. The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Chemical Safety and Waste Management convened the hearing. Sponsor: Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical...
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Former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield joined public health and science professionals and advocates to testify on the origins of COVID-19 before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Subcommittee members and witnesses alike discussed the theories around the origins of the coronavirus, debating whether the virus was the result of a lab leak in Wuhan, China, or animal-to-animal transmission. Among the topics addressed were China's accountability and lack of transparency, the...
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Advocates testified on the civil rights of LGBTQ Americans, especially for transgender youths, before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Witnesses included 16-year-old transgender girl Harleigh Walker, who spoke about discriminatory laws and treatment against transgender youths in her home state of Alabama; Dr. Ximena Lopez, who discussed facts concerning gender-affirming care for minors; and former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, who shared her experience of competing against...
Topics: ncaa, ms. robinson, lopez, ms. gaines, alabama, leah thomas, europe, gaines, graham, texas,...
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Advocates testified on the civil rights of LGBTQ Americans, especially for transgender youths, before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Witnesses included 16-year-old transgender girl Harleigh Walker, who spoke about discriminatory laws and treatment against transgender youths in her home state of Alabama; Dr. Ximena Lopez, who discussed facts concerning gender-affirming care for minors; and former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines, who shared her experience of competing against...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas touted the agency's success with securing the Southern border and reiterated the number of illegal migrant border crossings has decreased. He testified for nearly five hours during an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. The secretary said the border is secure amid claims to the contrary from Republicans. He said he would not resign when several members demanded he do so. Other topics addressed during the hearing included...
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Environmental advocates and other lobbyists testified on the effects of plastic pollution on human health before a Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee. Environmental justice activist Sharon Lavigne discussed how she and her community in St. James, which is part of a stretch of land in Louisiana dubbed "Cancer Alley," have suffered from illnesses allegedly due to toxic pollutants from plastic production facilities. Moreover, it was reported that minority and impoverished...
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Professor James Chace discusses his book, "1912: Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, and Debs--The Election That Changed the Country"
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