Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Author H.W. Brands discussed 19th century political figures Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster. He explained why the three statesmen were critical to American politics between the War of 1812 and the Compromise of 1850. Mr. Brands is a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University co-hosted this...
Topics: john calhoun, henry clay, jackson, daniel webster, the union, kentucky, south carolina, calhoun,...
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Author H.W. Brands discussed 19th century political figures Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster. He explained why the three statesmen were critical to American politics between the War of 1812 and the Compromise of 1850. Mr. Brands is a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University co-hosted this...
Topics: jackson, henry clay, daniel webster, john calhoun, webster, calhoun, texas, the union, south...
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Lauren Sklaroff talked about her book Black Culture and the New Deal: The Quest for Civil Rights in the Roosevelt Era (University of North Carolina Press, 2009). In her book she examines New Deal Federal Arts Projects that promoted black artists from Lena Horne to Duke Ellington and Richard Wright. The author relays how this federal support played a significant role in the history of race relations in the United States and the Roosevelt administration's failures to promote greater legislation...
Topics: brown, lena horne, texas, duke ellington, virginia, chicago, the roosevelt administration,...
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Historians briefed Members of Congress and their staffs on the history of the Higher Education Act of 1965 signed by President Lyndon Johnson, which offered federal money to colleges and universities and financial assistance to students. They traced the origins of the act beginning with the push for science research as well as the funding of the GI Bill in the 1940s. They also explored congressional support for the measure, changes and re-authorizations made to the act, and the long-term impact...
Topics: johnson, washington, oregon, indiana, patricia graham, lindon johnson, oklahoma, new york city,...
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Officials, including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chair Neil Chatterjee, testified on the electricity industry and the reliability of the U.S. electric grid. The hearing focused on ongoing efforts to modernize and strengthen the country's electricity infrastructure and electric grid, as well as the Energy Department's and FERC's roles in responding to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The hearing was relatively brief due to a series of votes on the House floor in which members needed...
Topics: florida, harvey, irma, texas, california, hofman, ferk, north dakota, kentucky, perry
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House Agriculture Chair Mike Conaway (R-TX) and former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk discussed trade policy and taxes at an event hosted by Axios in Washington, DC. Rep. Conaway discussed the path forward on the 2018 farm bill with the House and Senate moving to reconcile the differences between their two versions. Sponsor: Axios
Topics: texas, nafta, richards, new york, california, dallas, berke, alabama, washington, george w. bush
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[LIVE] House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Democratic congressional leaders hold a press briefing on Republican tax reform efforts. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: Nancy Pelosi, US House, US Congress

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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testified before the House Financial Services Committee on housing issues and his department's policies. Committee members asked about affordable housing programs, the government's handling of mixed immigration status households, low-income housing in rural areas and the department's lawsuit against Facebook over allegations of housing discrimination in their ads. Several Democratic members, including Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), pressed...
Topics: hud, carson, fha, new york, texas, tennessee, cdbg, ohio, wellston, detroit, colorado, virginia,...
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee heard from Homeland Security officials about reauthorizing their department and what they are doing to combat threats to the U.S. The officials answered questions about internal operations, efforts to improve efficiencies, and what the various agencies within the department were doing to better cooperate and share information with each other and groups across the federal government. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and...
Topics: fema, dhs, china, mccaskill, mr. scott, tsa, mr. kelly, portman, hassan, fbi, lankford, scott,...
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[LIVE] A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee holds a hearing on mitigating the spread of infectious diseases, such as the coronavirus. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation and Space
Topics: cdc, china, iran, washington, italy, korea, south korea, cbp, redd, osha, wuhan, texas, cantwell,...
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A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a virtual hearing on efforts to protect consumers from COVID-19 scams during the coronavirus pandemic. Witnesses included officials from the National Consumers League, the North Carolina Consumer Protection Division and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They were asked about price gouging during the pandemic, scams targeting seniors, liability protections and fraud awareness. Throughout the hearing, lawmakers outlined various legislative proposals to...
Topics: ftc, mr. anderson, greenberg, north carolina, anderson, florida, california, mr. carter, google,...
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The House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The committee was considering whether to renew several FISA provisions, including roving wiretap authority, business records authority, and the "lone wolf" provision, which were set to expire at the end of the year. Representatives from the Justice Department, FBI and National Security Agency provided testimony on their agencies' use of the provisions and urged lawmakers to...
Topics: fbi, nsa, usa, doj, orlando, mr. wiegmann, ms. morgan, washington, morgan, horowitz, carter,...
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Various federal law enforcement representatives testified at a hearing on the problems associated with the international street gang known as MS-13. The criminal group originated in Los Angeles and has spread throughout North America. The witnesses discussed the gang's activities and tactics for recruiting unaccompanied alien children, and federal efforts to counter the threat. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: el salvador, hsi, kennedy, honduras, salvador, guatemala, mr. lloyd, maryland, uac, mexico, mr....
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Homeland Security Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Christopher Krebs testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about the nation's election infrastructure. He provided an update on federal efforts to increase resilience of voting systems, and explained coordination between his agency, the FBI, and state and local election officials. Joining Under Secretary Krebs as a witness was Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (D) who provided...
Topics: russia, gorbea, krebs, arizona, california, florida, gorbea, ma, fbi, tivoli, rhode island, robert...
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Larry Tye talked about his book Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon, in which he remembers the personal life and political career of Robert F. Kennedy. Sponsor: Free Library of Philadelphia
Topics: bobby kennedy, bobby, jack kennedy, ted kennedy, robert kennedy, vietnam, mccarthy, indianapolis,...
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A House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee held an oversight hearing examining a type of home loan re-financing practice, known as "churning," that targets veterans and service members. Committee members described the practice as troubling and deceptive and posed several questions on ways for better transparency in home loans, easy to understand disclosures, and the consequences for financial institutions found guilty of this practice. Witnesses included the director of the VA's Loan...
Topics: jennie mae, london, mr. cooper, va, mr. takano, the va, texas, usc, fha, earls, california, va...
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Public and private sector officials testified at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on infrastructure response and recovery efforts in the wake of a series of deadly hurricanes in Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. In this portion, a panel of government officials provided updates on recovery efforts in storm impacted states and Puerto Rico, and made recommendations based on lessons learned for how to improve recovery efforts in response to future storms and natural disasters....
Topics: texas, fema, florida, harvey, houston, prepa, mr. alexander, irma, louisiana, ms. hoffman, prepa,...
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Witnesses testified at a hearing on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Medicaid program. Committee members asked questions about changes in the program's impact resulting from revisions made by the Affordable Care Act. Many on the Republican side addressed concerns over waste, fraud and abuse with regard to states' management of federal funds. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
Topics: mr. archambault, new york, arkansas, texas, florida, mr. howard, maxwell, aca, mr. westmoreland,...
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[LIVE] The Senate Budget Committee marked up the fiscal year 2018 concurrent budget resolution. Sponsor: House Budget Committee
Topics: trump, madam, texas, california, mr. carbajal, washington, obama, mr. ferguson, mexico, mr....
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Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum curator Michael Grauer discussed the history and origin of the American cowboy. He talked about the common myths and misconceptions caused by the iconic cowboy image portrayed in Hollywood movies and Dime novels. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: texas, kansas city, the panhandle, amarillo
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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. People: Catherine Clinton;...
Topics: harriet tubman, tubman, harriet, maryland, new york, auburn, brown, canada, upstate new york,...
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Tax policy experts, the chief executive officer of Target Stores,and the former CEO of Walmart testified at a hearing on tax policy, specifically the border adjustment tax. Committee members were examining recommendations from various stakeholders as they attempted to act on Trump administration efforts to overhaul the tax code. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: china, mr. simon, adm, washington, mr. lindsey, ukraine, mr. lindsay, brady, ms. clausing, mr....
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Historian H.W. Brands profiled Aaron Burr, the former vice president to Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Burr is most remembered for killing former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel on July 11, 1804. H.W. Brands presented a collection of letters between Burr and his daughter, Theodosia, that recount his political ascendancy and downfall. Audience questions were taken by the speaker. Sponsor: Smithsonian Associates
Topics: burr, aaron burr, josie mansfield, thomas jefferson, jefferson, franklin, benjamin franklin,...
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[LIVE] Members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee testify on their report findings, which focus on issues of sexual assault and violent crimes at Fort Hood. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Topics: vanessa guillen, guillen, mr. swecker, ft. hood, jack white, fernandez, fbi, chris, garcia, kelly,...
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Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on President Biden's 2022 budget request for the agency. Topics he engaged with lawmakers on included the impact of unaccompanied minors at the border, the foster care system, pandemic preparedness, health care data collection and insurance coverage gaps. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: biden, california, cdc, becerra, texas, china, hhs, mr. doggett, pennsylvania, brady, washington,...
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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, hutchinson, durbin, biden, labelle, texas, colombia, mexico, arkansas, cornyn,...
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Scientists and environmental experts testified on efforts to reduce plastic waste at a House Science subcommittee hearing. They discussed plastic recycling technologies, product sustainability and ways to reduce the use of plastic materials. Witnesses included Recycling Partnership CEO Keefe Harrison, American Chemistry Council Vice President Joshua Baca and environmental sustainability experts from the University of Minnesota and University of Michigan. Sponsor: House Science, Space, and...
Topics: michigan, florida, ms. harrison, keoleian, hillmyer, china, minnesota, north carolina, texas, mr....
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Broadband and telecommunications representatives testified before a Senate subcommittee on broadband access and building resilient networks. Several questions focused on access in rural areas, public-private partnerships, the role of the FCC, and wireless communication issues after an extreme weather event, like wildfires. Sponsor: Senate Commerce, Science,and Transportation Subcommittee on Communication, Media, and Broadband
Topics: fcc, virginia, south dakota, johnson, thune, mr. adelstein, nevada, new mexico, sec, mexico, biden,...
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Industry representatives and David Friedman, with the Department of Energy, testify at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on new technologies in the auto industry
Topics: obama, washington, c-span, boston, warren, alaska, dr. gearhardt, california, national labs,...
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Professor Heather Cox Richardson, author of ``To Make Men Free: A History of the Republican Party'' discusses the evolution of the Party of Lincoln.
Topics: kentucky, daniel boone, virginia, kansas nebraska, missouri, washington, theodore roosevelt, new...
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Leaders from the veterans and business communities testified before the House Veterans' Affairs Committee on improving employment opportunities for veterans. Several topics were discussed, including transitional programs for servicemembers leaving the military, support for military spouses and families, educational and skills training opportunities, and corporate outreach and hiring challenges for companies. They also addressed the need to improve upon access to resources for veterans wishing...
Topics: walmart, verizon, mr, mr jones, dod, biden, mr. mccoy, mr. jones, takano, eisen, mr chair, iowa,...
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[LIVE] House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) holds a news conference to discuss policy agenda & current events including police reform and the coronavirus pandemic. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: washington, pelosi, california, new york, karen, germany, delaware, minneapolis, tim scott, ndaa
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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, google, mr. walker, facebook, clinton, seattle, nato, donald trump, new york, realtime,...
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing on current and emerging technologies that are affecting U.S.-China competition. In this portion, the commission examined the risks of certain Chinese technologies being used in the United States, such as the Chinese Communist Party's ability to access large amounts of users' data collected from the social media app TikTok. Sponsor: U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
Topics: china, ccp, etc., tiktok, mr. tsarynny, ms. nikakhtar, eisenhower, israel, russell, sec, mr....
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The House Oversight and Accountability Committee met to adopt its new rules package in a party line vote of 25-19. The new rules included ending remote participation in public hearings for members and witnesses. Chair James Comer (R-KY) said he will consider remote participation for certain situations including medical reasons. Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who is battling cancer, offered an amendment to allow lawmakers to participate remotely but the amendment failed to garner enough...
Topics: raskin, mr. lynch, california, maloney, pennsylvania, south carolina, florida, maryland, texas,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing to address gun safety regulations following a Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen on the right to carry a concealed weapon in public.
Topics: bruen, california, new york, graham, heller, hawaii, nra, texas, durbin, chicago, hirono, cornyn,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing to address gun safety regulations following a Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen on the right to carry a concealed weapon in public.
Topics: bruen, california, new york, graham, heller, hawaii, nra, texas, durbin, chicago, hirono, cornyn,...
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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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Agriculture policy stakeholders and former government officials testified before the House Agriculture Committee on the threats to U.S. agriculture posed by China. Several topics were discussed, including the impact of tariffs and the trade war with China in 2018 on U.S. soybean producers, the role of technology and innovation in agriculture, the importance of the Farm Bill, securing U.S. food supply, diversification in trading partners to ensure market expansion, and protection of...
Topics: china, north dakota, scott, thompson, gackle, brazil, new york, american agriculture, american...
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[LIVE] Officials from the Agriculture and Interior departments, among others, testify on the federal response to escalating wildfires before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Sponsor: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Topics: wyoming, canada, barrasso, washington, mr. rupert, nevada, alaska, colorado, china, kelly, idaho,...
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on expanding U.S. energy production. Committee members and witnesses discussed a bipartisan way to have clean, affordable, and reliable energy. Other topics included natural gas production, emissions reduction, fossil fuels, and expanding geothermal energy production. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Committee
Topics: china, california, texas, mr. dabbar, russia, unruh cohen, jackson, europe, biden, nepa, mr....
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations held a hearing on Russia using U.S.-made semiconductors in its invasion of Ukraine. This technology has been found in a range of equipment and systems used by the Russian military, including drones, missiles, armored vehicles, and communications systems. The hearing identified which U.S. companies export the most semiconductors to Russia (Intel Corporation, Analog Devices Inc., Advanced Micro Devices,...
Topics: russia, ukraine, blumenthal, mr. byrne, china, north korea, ms. ribakova, iran, johnson, intel,...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies on President Biden's 2025 budget request during a public hearing before the House Homeland Security Committee.
Topics: dhs, mexico, joe biden, donald trump, china, new york, mayorkas, arizona, venezuela, brett,...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies on President Biden's 2025 budget request during a public hearing before the House Homeland Security Committee.
Topics: dhs, mexico, joe biden, donald trump, china, new york, mayorkas, arizona, venezuela, brett,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the federal response to carjackings. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: chicago, garcia, dallas, fbi, cleveland, biden, dart, illinois, nicb, texas, klobuchar, justin,...
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The House Small Business Committee held a hearing on supply chain issues for small businesses. Witnesses testified on worker shortages in the trucking industry, ships waiting to unload at ports and the rising cost of supplies. Sponsor: House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations
Topics: minnesota, biden, china, california, florida, mr. o'brien, robinson, michigan, van dyne, phillips,...
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Officials from several municipalities testify at a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing on the federal government's role in maintaining and improving water and wastewater infrastructure
Topics: oklahoma, epa, baltimore, berger, alaska, mr. moore, ohio, boxer, cardin, mr. berger, california,...
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Homeland Security Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security Brian Harrell discussed security threats such as cyberattacks and drones to U.S. critical infrastructure. Mr. Harrell serves within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), which partners with industry and the government to build more secure and resilient infrastructure. His remarks came at an event hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement in Arlington, Virginia. Sponsor: Institute for...
Topics: fbi, trump, virginia, pennsylvania, texas, california
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The House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Investment held a hearing on the role community colleges, historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) and tribal colleges and universities (TCU) play in the future success of its students. Lawmakers heard testimony from officials with Xavier University of Louisiana, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Virginia Community College System and Salish Kootenai College. Sponsor: House Education and Labor...
Topics: virginia, xavier, dubois, montana, massachusetts, louisiana, mchatton, texas, tcu, boham, kentucky,...
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David Grann talked about his book "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI," in which he recalls the murders of members of the Osage Indian nation in the 1920s. Mr. Grann reports that the Osage, wealthy from oil reserves on their land in Oklahoma, became murder targets. After twenty-four deaths, the newly formed FBI launched one of its first investigations. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: mollie, fbi, mr. grann, oklahoma, tulsa, kansas, oklahoma, indians, hoover, washington, david...
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Current and former state and federal health care officials testified at a hearing on extending funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which was set to expire at the end of September 2017. Other health care programs scheduled to expire are health centers that provide primary medical care for underserved communities. Democratic committee members discussed how CHIP coverage would be affected by proposed Republican changes to the Medicaid program. Sponsor: House Energy and...
Topics: texas, mr. lujan, mr. pallone, oregon
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After taking a break for votes on the House floor, the House Ways and Means Committee continuted 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: mr. smith, mr. reichert, mr. larson, mr. johnson, mr. rice, mr. thompson, california, mr. kelly,...
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Carla Provost, chief of U.S. Border Patrol, along with others testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the Trump administration's migrant family separation policy. Committee members pressed officials within the Justice, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services departments about the origins of the "zero-tolerance" immigration policy, the practice of separating migrant children from their parents, the conditions of their detention and how the agencies were seeking to...
Topics: mr. lloyd, dhs, asher, washington, lloyd, obama, texas, trump, california, ms. asher, mexico, aclu,...
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Historian George Nash talks about Herbert Hoover's humanitarian efforts during World War I and World War II
Topics: europe, hoover, belgium, herbert hoover, hoover, marshall, wilson, paris, california, kansas city,...
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Jeff Guinn talked about his book, "Manson: The Life and Times of Charles Manson," in which he recounts the life of cult leader Charles Manson. The author interviewed members of Manson's immediate family, childhood friends, and members of his cult, the Manson Family. In his book, he reports on how Manson was able to influence and motivate the members of the Manson Family to murder seven people on successive evenings in August 1969. Jeff Guinn spoke at Book Passage bookstore in Corte...
Topics: manson, charlie, patricia, kathleen, charles manson, california, watson, leslie, los angeles, san...
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Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum curator Michael Grauer discussed the history and origin of the American cowboy. He talked about the common myths and misconceptions caused by the iconic cowboy image portrayed in Hollywood movies and Dime novels. The Kansas City Public Library hosted this event. Sponsor: Kansas City (MO) Public Library
Topics: texas, kansas city, amarillo, kansas city, montana, missouri, oklahoma, north america, california,...
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Law enforcement officials from New York, Massachusetts and Maryland testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on efforts to combat the MS-13 street gang in local communities. MS-13 is multi-national gang started in Los Angeles with members in major U.S. and Central American cities. Witnesses all agreed that unaccompanied immigrant children from Central America are the most vulnerable to being recruited and emphasized the importance of youth intervention...
Topics: el salvador, fbi, suffolk, chelsea, massachusetts, salvador, montana, guatemala, harris,...
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A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a hearing to consider legislation requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program in horse racing. Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) spoke about their co-sponsored bill addressing the issue, and then a panel of horse training and racing officials shared their support or opposition for the bill and its potential impact. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
Topics: kentucky, new york, andy barr, barr, california, eastern oregon, obama administration, mr. barr,...
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about her life and career, including her tenure in the Bush administration, where she served as national security adviser from 2001 to 2005 and as the 66th secretary of state of the United States from 2005 to 2009. She was interviewed on stage by former U.S.Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala and also responded to questions submitted by students in the audience at the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse. This book tour event was part...
Topics: iraq, cia, white house, russia, latin america, china, fbi, california, mexico, soviet union, miami,...
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Astrophysicists and astronomers testified on Capitol Hill about the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), which captured the very first image of a supermassive black hole. Among the witnesses were Event Horizon Telescope Director Sheperd Doeleman and National Science Foundation Director France Cordova. Mr. Doeleman said the image is confirmation of Einstein's theory of general relativity at the edge of a supermassive black hole. The collaboration includes over 200 scientists and engineers working in...
Topics: bowman, doellman, nsf, lonsdale, einstein, national science foundation, cordova, doeleman, lucas,...
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Danny Glover, Kathleen Cleaver, and Brian Jones talked about the Black Power Movement and key participants like Stokley Carmichael, Angela Davis, Eldridge Cleaver, Bobby Seale, and Huey P. Newton. Mr. Glover co-produced the documentary, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, which provided the basis for the book. This event was hosted by The New School in New York City. Sponsor: New School University
Topics: fbi, vietnam, stokley carmichael, california, prof. cleaver, san francisco, kathleen, angela davis,...
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The House Rules Committee debated and approved rules governing debate for three pieces of legislation -- two banking regulation bills and an extension of federal government funding through December 22, 2017. Sponsor: House Rules Committee
Topics: colorado, washington, mr. buck, florida, texas, massachusetts, mr. burgess, georgia, mr. byrne,...
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Jeffrey Engel talked about his book "When the World Seemed New," in which he examines George H.W. Bush's foreign policy initiatives at the start of the post-Cold War world. Sponsor: Southern Methodist University | Center for Presidential History
Topics: bush, europe, reagan, gorbachev, nato, george bush, china, germany, jeff, ronald reagan, soviets,...
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice talked about her life and career, including her tenure in the Bush administration, where she served as national security adviser from 2001 to 2005 and as the 66th secretary of state of the United States from 2005 to 2009. She was interviewed on stage by former U.S.Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala and also responded to questions submitted by students in the audience at the BankUnited Center Fieldhouse. This book tour event was part...
Topics: iraq, cia, russia, white house, china, mexico, soviet union, fbi, stanford, george h.w. bush,...
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Clarence Lusane discusses his book, ``The Black History of the White House.''
Topics: washington, bouldin, obama, d.c., brazil, nd, chicago, texas, elizabeth, obama, hercules,...
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The House Select Climate Crisis Committee held a hearing on international climate challenges and opportunities ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference in Scotland. Sponsor: House Select Climate Crisis Committee
Topics: china, paris, glasgow, biden, europe, ms. fransen, scotland, california, ms. mckenna, mr. hernick,...
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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, dunning, nazis, american historical association, jim crow, europe, jefferson,...
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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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A Senate subcommittee held a hearing examining competition and privacy in the tech industry. Witnesses testified about the growing market concentration of companies like Amazon and the negative effects their size have on consumers. The committee also heard from data experts about the collection and sale of personal information and the need for congress to pass data privacy legislation. Sponsor: Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth
Topics: amazon, cassidy, china, warren, brown, google, biden, mr. sherman, etc., amazon, racine, intel, mr....
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House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing focused on sustainability practices within the livestock industry. Topics included grazing practices, methane emissions from cattle and the impact of farm consolidation. Sponsor: House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture
Topics: california, ms. burroughs, mr. medeiros, ms. brackett, usda, johnson, mr. meier, american...
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