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Finance experts and civil rights advocates testified on barriers LGBTQ individuals face in the financial services industry before a House Financial Services subcommittee. Witnesses talked about the need for federal legislation that would recognize and protect LGBTQ people and prevent discrimination in areas such as employment, housing and banking. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion
Topics: ms. walker, texas, wagner, north carolina, beatty, philadelphia, david chapelle, ms. beatty,...
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Legal experts testified on law enforcement seizing property they allege was involved in a crime without charging the owner of a crime, also known as civil asset forfeiture. House Oversight and Reform subcommittee members discussed with witnesses the burden this practice puts on citizens and the need for federal reforms. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Topics: pennsylvania, ms. harris, mr. alban, philadelphia, aclu, doj, irs, massachusetts, biggs, south...
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The House Judiciary Subcmte. on Crime, Terrorism & Homeland Security held a hearing on implementation of the First Step Act and the impact of COVID-19 on inmates in the federal prison system. Among the topics discussed were the use of compassionate release and the pre-trial conditions of people arrested in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Topics: venters, ms. levi, goodwin, ms. kelly, ms. goodwin, nij, gao, mr. biggs, biden, texas, biggs, cdc,...
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in Washington, DC. In between the two speakers, Mitch Landrieu, the former mayor of New Orleans and the Biden administration's infrastructure coordinator, moderated a panel discussion on how cities can take advantage of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act. Sponsor: U.S. Conference of Mayors
Topics: miami, california, china, d.c., biden, fbi, mitch landrieu, washington, north carolina, suarez,...
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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 administrator for the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) testified on climate change before the House Science Environment Subcommittee. Lawmakers focused on the agency's ability to predict and alert the nation of natural disasters. This hearing took place before tornadoes struck several states on Dec. 10, 2021. Sponsor: House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Environment
Topics: noaa, oregon, johnson, spinrad, sherrill, lucas, florida, oklahoma, strader, faa, michigan,...
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The House Transportation Subcommittee on Highways and Infrastructure held a hearing on the use of automated vehicles. In this portion, the subcommittee heard from state officials, union representatives, and safety advocates. They answered questions on several topics including safety concerns, workforce investment, environmental impact, and infrastructure needs. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways & Transit
Topics: aurora, california, houston, mr. samuelson, mr. wolf, texas, mr. beuse, iowa, pittsburgh, tesla,...
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A Senate Judiciary subcommittee heard testimony on the use of corporate bankruptcy to avoid liability lawsuits. Much of the questioning and testimony focused on 'divisive mergers', a maneuver used by corporations to split a company in two protecting it from liabilities. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
Topics: johnson, texas, kennedy, north carolina, texas, j&j, durbin, delaware, new york, california,...
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The House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology convened a hearing with a panel of communications industry representatives and academics to examine potential changes Congress is considering to communications laws. Several topics were discussed including an effort to make affordable broadband services more widely available, the need to extend the FCC's general spectrum auction authority for an additional 18-months, innovation and competition from China, and the...
Topics: ntia, fcc, gomez, mr. gibson, valentin, kadri, matsui, guthrie, carter, ftc, india, kuster, china,...
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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, wisconsin, arrambide,...
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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: arizona, ms. parker, minnesota, davidson, milwaukee, florida
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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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"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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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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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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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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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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Legal experts and civil liberty and education policy advocates testified before the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development on the impact of the Supreme Court ruling that ended race-based admissions for colleges and universities. Several topics were discussed, including the use of affirmative action, race-based versus merit-based admissions policies, the effectiveness of standardized testing, and how best to ensure diversity at colleges and...
Topics: harvard, washington, virginia, scott, north carolina, mexico, george floyd, brown, roberts, yale,...
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At a get out the vote rally at Pinkerton Academy, Senator Bob Dole spoke about his ability to unite the party as a "common sense conservative." He also talked about his agenda of economic growth and returning to traditional values. Sponsor: Dole (B.) Presidential Campaign
Topics: bob dole, new hampshire, joe malone, bill clinton, clinton
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[LIVE] A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee holds a hearing to consider legislation requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program in horse racing. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
Topics: new york, california, lasics, mr. foreman, kentucky, maryland, mr. janney, mr. martin, usata, hbpa,...
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Officials from the FBI, Justice and Homeland Security departments testified on the rise of domestic terrorism. Several topics were covered including how the respective agencies were tracking lone terrorists, defining the term domestic terrorism, balancing free speech with extremist views and language, and concerns over the labeling of extremist groups by their religion. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Committee
Topics: fbi, mr. murphy, mr. mcgarrity, new york, charlottesville, texas, florida, california, gainesville,...
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Richard Carwardine talked about his book "Lincoln's Sense of Humor," in which he examines Abraham Lincoln's sense of humor and his ability to invoke it throughout his life and presidential tenure. Sponsor: George Washington University | National Churchill Library and Center
Topics: lincoln, lincoln, lincoln, carwardine, washington, michael, illinois, springfield, mcclellan, white...
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Holocaust survivor Albert Garih recounted his family's experience after the Nazi invasion of France in 1940. When he was about 4 years old, his father was deported to a forced labor camp in the Axis-occupied Channel Islands. During that time, he and the rest of his family hid with a series of families in and around Paris. Sponsor: U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
Topics: paris, germany, france, albert, berlin, turkey, poland, washington, auschwitz, belgium, c-span,...
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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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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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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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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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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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Catherine Clinton talked about her book, Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom. She spoke about Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery, her role as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, and her life after the Civil War. Ms. Clinton also talked about what she argues are historical misconceptions about Harriet Tubman and addressed her renewed popularity in recent decades, culminating in the announcement that Ms. Tubman would be featured on the U.S. twenty dollar bill. Sponsor: University of Mary...
Topics: tubman, harriet tubman, harriet, maryland, ms. clinton, auburn, new york, john brown, brown,...
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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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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, alabama, ms. gaines, graham, europe, ms. walker, texas, kentucky, riley,...
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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...
Topics: clinton, mr. mayorkas, california, white house, fema, joe biden, colorado, texas, biden, alabama,...
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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...
Topics: ms. bradford, merkley, louisiana, markey, ms. jackson, ms. lavigne, chris, china, new orleans,...
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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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Professor James Chace discusses his book, "1912: Wilson, Roosevelt, Taft, and Debs--The Election That Changed the Country"
Topics: wilson, woodrow wilson, theodore roosevelt, roosevelt, princeton, taft, washington, william howard...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Adam Winkler talked about his book "Gunfight: The Battle Over the Right to Bear Arms in America." He was interviewed by Mr. Dunham and responded to questions from members of the audience. This presentation of the Texas Book Festival was held in the C-SPAN/Book TV Tent. The program concluded with festival information Sponsor: Texas Book Festival
Topics: nra, heller, texas, britain, washington d.c., chicago, washington, columbia, california, adam...
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment heard testimony from Maj. Gen. Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on water resources projects and policy. Maj. Gen. Spellmon updated committee members on the process the Corps undertakes for developing its projects and activities. Members asked questions about various local projects and how the Corps has been reviewing its response to the 2017 hurricane season, which included Hurricanes...
Topics: mister, california, spellman, locke, seattle washington, norfolk, harvey, seattle, scott spellman,...
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Miriam Pawel talked about her book, The Crusades of Cesar Chavez: A Biography, in which she chronicles the life and activism of United Farm Workers co-founder and president Cesar Chavez. This event took place at the second annual San Antonio Book Festival, held on April 5, 2014, and was filmed in the auditorium of the San Antonio Central Library. Sponsor: San Antonio Book Festival,San Antonio Public Library Foundation
Topics: chavez, gregg, cesar chavez, miriam, texas, los angeles, california, cso, fred ross, brown,...
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Jared Cohen looked at the eight vice presidents who became president due to the deaths of their predecessors. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: andrew johnson, john tyler, jared, kennedy, truman, tyler, washington, johnson, fdr, abraham...
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The House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on the Environment held a hearing to assess climate change impacts and natural disaster preparedness efforts. Among the witnesses testifying on the first panel included former FEMA director James Witt along with atmospheric science professors. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment
Topics: fema, california, harvey, curry, maria, houston, irma, mann, louisiana, virgin islands, texas,...
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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, illinois, europe, lincoln, washington, kentucky, the union, potomac,...
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Jared Cohen looked at the eight vice presidents who became president due to the deaths of their predecessors. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: andrew johnson, john tyler, kennedy, lbj, tyler, truman, harry truman, johnson, mckinley, cheney,...
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