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12:00 AM EDT Approx. 7 hr. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 59 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:00 AM EDT Approx. 6 hr. 23 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
07:00 AM EDT Approx. 3 hr. 2 min. LIVE Washington Journal 10/18/2017 06:59 AM EDT Approx. 52 min. LIVE Prime Minister's Questions Prime Minister's Questions British Prime Minister Theresa May fields questions from members in the House of Commons. British Prime Minister Theresa May fields questions from members in the House of Commons. 06:23 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 5 min. First Responder Communications Members of a House Homeland Security subcommittee examined the state of first responder ... Members of a House Homeland Security subcommittee examined the state of first responder communications. Among the witnesses were representatives of the Homeland Security Department's Office of Emergency Communications, and FirstNet - a federally funded nationwide wireless first responder communications network that allows public safety employees the ability to communicate with each other. Among the topics were the lessons learned from the emergency communications during the recent hurricanes. Rep. Daniel Donovan (R-NY) chairs the subcommittee.
10:02 AM EDT Approx. 5 hr. 11 min. LIVE Attorney General Sessions Before Senate Judiciary Committee Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions testifies at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. 07:51 AM EDT Approx. 10 min. U.S. Senate Senators Mike Enzi & Bernie Sanders on Budget Senate Budget Committee Chair Mike Enzi (R-WY) & Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), ranking member on ... Senate Budget Committee Chair Mike Enzi (R-WY) & Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), ranking member on the panel, spoke about the 2018 Budget. The Senate has up to 50 hours of debate on the budget bill, followed by what's expected to be a series of votes on amendments. A final vote is expected by early Friday. 07:28 AM EDT Approx. 20 min. Campaign 2018 'Washington Ideas Forum - David Petraeus Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) was a featured speaker at a forum in Washington. He discussed the North ... Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) was a featured speaker at a forum in Washington. He discussed the North Korean nuclear threat, current strategy in Afghanistan and the controversy in the NFL involving players who protest during the national anthem. He was interviewed by CNN correspondent Jake Tapper at the annual Washington Ideas Forum co-hosted by the Atlantic Magazine and Aspen Institute.
03:13 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. AG Sessions - First Round of Questioning Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. 08:01 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. LIVE Health Care Policy Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) discuss the latest in ... Sens. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) discuss the latest in health care policy, one day after a bipartisan deal was reached on a proposal to help stabilize insurance markets for the next two years. 07:48 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 18 min. President Trump's Iran Strategy Robert Malley, a former Obama administration official who helped negotiate the Iran nuclear deal, ... Robert Malley, a former Obama administration official who helped negotiate the Iran nuclear deal, was among the panelists discussing the future of that agreement hosted by the National Iranian American Council in Washington, DC. The discussion came a few days after President Trump's announcement that he would not certify for Congress Iran's compliance with the agreement, calling into question its future. Panelists discussed potential paths forward for both U.S. and Iranian leaders.
04:27 PM EDT Approx. 56 min. Secretary Tillerson on U.S.-India Relations Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered an address on U.S.-India relations at the Center for ... Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered an address on U.S.-India relations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Secretary Tillerson called for the U.S. and India to expand their strategic partnership. He said the U.S. wants to help strengthen India's military capabilities and improve the security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically with Japan and Australia. In addition, Secretary Tillerson condemned the reported abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar (Burma) saying if the accounts are true then someone will be held responsible. 09:13 AM EDT Approx. 17 min. U.S. Senate Senators Alexander & Murray on Health Subsidies deal Senators Lamar Alexander & Patty Murray - the chair and ranking members of the Senate Health ... Senators Lamar Alexander & Patty Murray - the chair and ranking members of the Senate Health Committee- spoke about a deal they reached to fund health insurance subsidies. 09:06 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 26 min. Panel on Countering Racism Democratic legislators from around the country participated in the annual State Innovation ... Democratic legislators from around the country participated in the annual State Innovation Exchange conference in Washington, DC. In this portion, a panel including state and local elected officials discussed efforts to counter racism and related protests in their jurisdictions, and the lessons they've learned to pass on to others around the country.
05:23 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Health Care Policy Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee ... Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee and co-authored a bipartisan deal with Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), joined Senate colleagues Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to discuss the latest in health care policy. The event came one day after a bipartisan deal was reached on a proposal to help stabilize insurance markets for the next two years. Axios Co-Founder and former Politico chief political correspondent Mike Allen moderated the discussion, along with Axios Health Care reporter Caitlin Owens, who covered the news of the proposed deal. 09:30 AM EDT Approx. 10 hr. 30 min. LIVE U.S. Senate U.S. Senate Senate continues work on the 2018 GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform. Senate continues work on the 2018 GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform. 10:32 AM EDT Approx. 6 min. Sen. Patty Murray on Health Care Compromise Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters and took their questions on a variety of legislative ... Senate Democratic leaders spoke to reporters and took their questions on a variety of legislative priorities for the party. Most of the statements and questions focused on the Republican budget for fiscal year 2018, and about a recently struck bipartisan deal for legislative fixes to the 2010 Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.
06:36 PM EDT Approx. 21 min. Effects of Opioid Addiction & Abuse on Families The parents of a young man who died from a heroin overdose talked about their experience of losing ... The parents of a young man who died from a heroin overdose talked about their experience of losing a child to an opioid addiction. The discussion was hosted by the Washington Post and followed the newspaper's report, in conjunction with CBS's "60 Minutes," on the influence the pharmaceutical industry has exerted over Congress to limit federal agencies' ability to regulate the flow of opioids into American communities. 08:00 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. President Trump Meets with Senate Finance Cmte. Members President Trump met with members of the Senate Finance Committee in the White House Cabinet Room. ... President Trump met with members of the Senate Finance Committee in the White House Cabinet Room. He outlined his tax reform proposal and urged the Senate to take action on the legislation. In addition, the president denied Rep. Frederica Wilson's (D-FL) claim that he told the widow of the fallen soldier in Niger that her husband "knew what he signed up for." 10:38 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 44 min. Campaign 2018 Washington Ideas Forum - Part 1 Leaders from the fields of government, business, arts and science gathered for the annual ... Leaders from the fields of government, business, arts and science gathered for the annual Washington Ideas Forum for conversations on a range of domestic and international issues. Among the speakers were Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chair Mark Warner (D-VA) and retired General David Petraeus who headed the CIA and commanded troops in Afghanistan. This event was co-hosted by the Atlantic Magazine and the Aspen Institute.
06:57 PM EDT Approx. 36 min. Senators Hassan, Portman, and Manchin on Opioid Addiction & Abuse Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a panel ... Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Washington Post on legislative efforts to curb opioid abuse and addiction. The lawmakers discussed their short-term legislative agenda in regards to the nation's opioid supply and distribution system, and talked more broadly about changes that needed to be made to federal laws to help support treatment and recovery services for addicts. 08:06 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. Senate Finance Cmte. Members Speak to Reporters at White House Senate Finance Committee members spoke to reporters at White House following their meeting with ... Senate Finance Committee members spoke to reporters at White House following their meeting with President Trump on tax reform. Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) called the meeting "enormously productive" and said the president urged for a bipartisan bill. Other speakers included Republican Conference Chair Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA). 12:22 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. Security and Politics in Libya The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with scholars and security ... The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with scholars and security experts on the current situation in Libya. Speakers presented various arguments about how the history of Libya has helped shape the current security and political environment. They also analyzed Libya under former Prime Minister Moammar Gadhafi and the events surrounding the Arab Spring political uprisings.
07:33 PM EDT Approx. 27 min. Journalists on Covering Opioid Addiction & Abuse Journalists from the Washington Post and CBS's "60 Minutes" discussed their work on a joint ... Journalists from the Washington Post and CBS's "60 Minutes" discussed their work on a joint investigation into the influence U.S. pharmaceutical companies have over Congress and the federal agencies tasked with regulating their business. They talked about their cross-platform collaboration and their methods for identifying and interviewing sources, as well as the response from the public and the subjects of their investigation. 08:12 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 14 min. Health Care Policy Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee ... Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee and co-authored a bipartisan deal with Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), joined Senate colleagues Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to discuss the latest in health care policy. The event came one day after a bipartisan deal was reached on a proposal to help stabilize insurance markets for the next two years. Axios Co-Founder and former Politico chief political correspondent Mike Allen moderated the discussion, along with Axios Health Care reporter Caitlin Owens, who covered the news of the proposed deal. 01:29 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. President Trump Meets with Senate Finance Cmte. Members President Trump met with members of the Senate Finance Committee in the White House Cabinet Room. ... President Trump met with members of the Senate Finance Committee in the White House Cabinet Room. He outlined his tax reform proposal and urged the Senate to take action on the legislation. In addition, the president denied Rep. Frederica Wilson's (D-FL) claim that he told the widow of the fallen soldier in Niger that her husband "knew what he signed up for."
08:00 PM EDT Approx. 4 hr. 47 min. Attorney General Sessions Before Senate Judiciary Committee Part One Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He answered questions from senators on a wide range of issues including the ongoing investigations into Russia and the 2016 elections, executive privilege, the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveilance Act, the nationwide opioid epidemic, and efforts to address and reduce violent crime rates. 09:26 PM EDT Approx. 21 min. Effects of Opioid Addiction & Abuse on Families The parents of a young man who died from a heroin overdose talked about their experience of losing ... The parents of a young man who died from a heroin overdose talked about their experience of losing a child to an opioid addiction. The discussion was hosted by the Washington Post and followed the newspaper's report, in conjunction with CBS's "60 Minutes," on the influence the pharmaceutical industry has exerted over Congress to limit federal agencies' ability to regulate the flow of opioids into American communities. 01:35 PM EDT Approx. 34 min. Speaker Paul Ryan Talks Tax Reform at Heritage Foundation Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said lawmakers could remain in Washington for Christmas to vote on tax ... Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said lawmakers could remain in Washington for Christmas to vote on tax reform. The speaker's remark came as he delivered remarks at the Heritage Foundation on the Republican efforts to overhaul the U.S. tax code.
12:47 AM EDT Approx. 54 min. Secretary Tillerson on U.S.-India Relations Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered an address on U.S.-India relations at the Center for ... Secretary of State Rex Tillerson delivered an address on U.S.-India relations at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Secretary Tillerson called for the U.S. and India to expand their strategic partnership. He said the U.S. wants to help strengthen India's military capabilities and improve the security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically with Japan and Australia. In addition, Secretary Tillerson condemned the reported abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar (Burma) saying if the accounts are true then someone will be held responsible. 09:47 PM EDT Approx. 36 min. Senators Hassan, Portman, and Manchin on Opioid Addiction & Abuse Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a panel ... Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Washington Post on legislative efforts to curb opioid abuse and addiction. The lawmakers discussed their short-term legislative agenda in regards to the nation's opioid supply and distribution system, and talked more broadly about changes that needed to be made to federal laws to help support treatment and recovery services for addicts. 02:09 PM EDT Approx. 34 min. LIVE U.S.-Arab Relations Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), speaks at the annual policymakers ... Gen. Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), speaks at the annual policymakers conference hosted by the National Conference of U.S.-Arab relations.
01:41 AM EDT Approx. 27 min. U.S.-Arab Relations General Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), spoke about the military ... General Joseph Votel, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), spoke about the military campaign against ISIS and what he calls a "by, with, and through" approach of U.S. forces alongside indigenous troops in the Middle East. He also talked about the lessons he's learned during his tenure as CENTCOM commander. He spoke at a policymakers conference of the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations. General Votel was introduced by the United Arab Emirates' ambassador to the U.S. 10:23 PM EDT Approx. 29 min. Journalists on Covering Opioid Addiction & Abuse Journalists from the Washington Post and CBS's "60 Minutes" discussed their work on a joint ... Journalists from the Washington Post and CBS's "60 Minutes" discussed their work on a joint investigation into the influence U.S. pharmaceutical companies have over Congress and the federal agencies tasked with regulating their business. They talked about their cross-platform collaboration and their methods for identifying and interviewing sources, as well as the response from the public and the subjects of their investigation. 02:43 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. Monetary Policy The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a panel discussion with economic scholars and ... The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a panel discussion with economic scholars and banking sector experts on monetary policy issues. Speakers analyzed the impact of past Federal Reserve actions on small and large financial institutions. They also discussed the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law and the events surrounding the 2008 financial crisis.
02:08 AM EDT Approx. 28 min. White House Briefing White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders held a press briefing with reporters. She answered a ... White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders held a press briefing with reporters. She answered a broad range of questions on topics including the ongoing conflict in Iraq and Syria, continued federal response efforts in Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, and President Trump's timing and conduct in speaking with families of four U.S. service members killed in Niger, the reporting of which she took issue with by calling it "a disgrace of the media." 10:52 PM EDT Approx. 55 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Merkley, Rubio, Murray, Reed on GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform Sens. Merkley, Rubio, Murray talk about the GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform. Sen. Merkley ... Sens. Merkley, Rubio, Murray talk about the GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform. Sen. Merkley focuses on provisions cutting Medicare and Medicaid. Sen. Rubio talks about tax reform, what tax cuts would mean to working families, and child tax credit. He shows charts. Sen. Murray decries the budget process, and says the Senate should be focusing on health care. Sen. Reed, Armed Services Cmte, opposes budget, talking about gun violence, Medicare and Medicaid and military challenges around the world. Budget would upend health care system. 02:49 PM EDT Approx. 25 min. LIVE White House Briefing White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders holds a press briefing. White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders holds a press briefing.
02:36 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 57 min. Attorney General Sessions Before Senate Judiciary Committee Part One Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He answered questions from senators on a wide range of issues including the ongoing investigations into Russia and the 2016 elections, executive privilege, the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveilance Act, the nationwide opioid epidemic, and efforts to address and reduce violent crime rates. 11:47 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 1 min. New Jersey Governor's Debate The candidates for New Jersey Governor met for their final debate before the election on November ... The candidates for New Jersey Governor met for their final debate before the election on November 7. Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy answered questions on a range of topics including property taxes, funding for the state's public employee pension system, student debt, the legalization of marijuana and incentives for persuading Amazon to build its new corporate headquarters in the Garden State. The event was held at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. The debate comes to you courtesy of WCBS-TV of New York City. 03:14 PM EDT Approx. 16 min. Attorney General Sessions Before Senate Judiciary Committee Part One Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary ... Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified at an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He answered questions from senators on a wide range of issues including the ongoing investigations into Russia and the 2016 elections, executive privilege, the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveilance Act, the nationwide opioid epidemic, and efforts to address and reduce violent crime rates.
05:33 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 25 min. Attorney General Sessions Before Senate Judiciary Committee Part Two After a break, Attorney General Jeff Sessions continued answering oversight questions before the ... After a break, Attorney General Jeff Sessions continued answering oversight questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Issues addressed included the ongoing investigations into Russia and the 2016 elections, executive privilege, the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveilance Act, the nationwide opioid epidemic, and efforts to address and reduce violent crime rates. 12:48 AM EDT Approx. 6 min. President Trump Meets with Senate Finance Cmte. Members President Trump met with members of the Senate Finance Committee in the White House Cabinet Room. ... President Trump met with members of the Senate Finance Committee in the White House Cabinet Room. He outlined his tax reform proposal and urged the Senate to take action on the legislation. In addition, the president denied Rep. Frederica Wilson's (D-FL) claim that he told the widow of the fallen soldier in Niger that her husband "knew what he signed up for." 03:30 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 44 min. Monetary Policy The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a panel discussion with economic scholars and ... The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) hosted a panel discussion with economic scholars and banking sector experts on monetary policy issues. Speakers analyzed the impact of past Federal Reserve actions on small and large financial institutions. They also discussed the Dodd-Frank financial regulations law and the events surrounding the 2008 financial crisis.
06:58 AM EDT Approx. 17 hr. 2 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. 12:54 AM EDT Approx. 6 min. Senate Finance Cmte. Members Speak to Reporters at White House Senate Finance Committee members spoke to reporters at White House following their meeting with ... Senate Finance Committee members spoke to reporters at White House following their meeting with President Trump on tax reform. Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) called the meeting "enormously productive" and said the president urged for a bipartisan bill. Other speakers included Republican Conference Chair Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA). 05:14 PM EDT Approx. 6 min. AG Sessions Neither Confirms or Denies Talking to POTUS on Comey In responses to questions from Judiciary Cmte Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), AG Sessions ... In responses to questions from Judiciary Cmte Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), AG Sessions did not share details about the timing and content of conversations he may or may not have had with President Trump about the firing of former FBI Director James Comey.
01:00 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 13 min. Health Care Policy Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee ... Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee and co-authored a bipartisan deal with Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), joined Senate colleagues Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to discuss the latest in health care policy. The event came one day after a bipartisan deal was reached on a proposal to help stabilize insurance markets for the next two years. Axios Co-Founder and former Politico chief political correspondent Mike Allen moderated the discussion, along with Axios Health Care reporter Caitlin Owens, who covered the news of the proposed deal. 05:20 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 40 min. House Foreign Affairs Committee on Iranian Threats The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on Iranian threats, just days before President ... The House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on Iranian threats, just days before President Trump is expected to announce his decision on whether to walk away from the Iran deal. Witnesses included a former military commander and U.S. ambassador to Iraq, as well as a former Obama administration adviser who was part of the negotiating process. Most members expressed deep concern over the current deal, but several cautioned that walking away from it would cause division and insecurity about America's leadership in the world. Other questions focused on Iran's compliance with the agreement, the role of Europe and the Gulf nations, and how pulling out of the Iran deal would impact efforts in North Korea.
02:13 AM EDT Approx. 20 min. Effects of Opioid Addiction & Abuse on Families The parents of a young man who died from a heroin overdose talked about their experience of losing ... The parents of a young man who died from a heroin overdose talked about their experience of losing a child to an opioid addiction. The discussion was hosted by the Washington Post and followed the newspaper's report, in conjunction with CBS's "60 Minutes," on the influence the pharmaceutical industry has exerted over Congress to limit federal agencies' ability to regulate the flow of opioids into American communities. 08:00 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 3 min. Federal Funding for Scientific Research A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee held a hearing with university ... A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee held a hearing with university professors and medical experts on federal funding for scientific research. Subcommittee chair Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) called for greater transparency involving federally funded research. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), ranking member of the subcommittee, said federal funding for scientific research remains a necessary investment in the nation's future.
02:33 AM EDT Approx. 36 min. Senators Hassan, Portman, and Manchin on Opioid Addiction & Abuse Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a panel ... Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Washington Post on legislative efforts to curb opioid abuse and addiction. The lawmakers discussed their short-term legislative agenda in regards to the nation's opioid supply and distribution system, and talked more broadly about changes that needed to be made to federal laws to help support treatment and recovery services for addicts. 09:03 PM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 53 min. Census Modernization Efforts Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform ... Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about efforts to modernize operations of the U.S. Census Bureau ahead of the next decennial census, scheduled for 2020. Secretary Ross outlined some information technology investments the agency was making to streamline data collection, and took a series of questions on the Census Bureau's efforts to reach out to traditionally underrepresented communities and contain costs.
03:09 AM EDT Approx. 30 min. Journalists on Covering Opioid Addiction & Abuse Journalists from the Washington Post and CBS's "60 Minutes" discussed their work on a joint ... Journalists from the Washington Post and CBS's "60 Minutes" discussed their work on a joint investigation into the influence U.S. pharmaceutical companies have over Congress and the federal agencies tasked with regulating their business. They talked about their cross-platform collaboration and their methods for identifying and interviewing sources, as well as the response from the public and the subjects of their investigation. 11:56 PM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 31 min. State Department and USAID Africa Funding Hearing The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights and International ... The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations convened a hearing to examine State Department and USAID funding for Africa. The agencies' acting State Department assistant secretary for African affairs and the acting USAID assistant administrator for Africa testified on the budget request and where they are working to find more efficiencies within certain programs. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) chairs the committee while Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) serves as the ranking member.
03:39 AM EDT Approx. 52 min. U.S. Senate Sens. Merkley, Rubio, Murray, Reed on GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform Sens. Merkley, Rubio, Murray talk about the GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform. Sen. Merkley ... Sens. Merkley, Rubio, Murray talk about the GOP Budget Resolution & Tax Reform. Sen. Merkley focuses on provisions cutting Medicare and Medicaid. Sen. Rubio talks about tax reform, what tax cuts would mean to working families, and child tax credit. He shows charts. Sen. Murray decries the budget process, and says the Senate should be focusing on health care. Sen. Reed, Armed Services Cmte, opposes budget, talking about gun violence, Medicare and Medicaid and military challenges around the world. Budget would upend health care system. 01:27 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 2 min. Federal Funding for Scientific Research A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee held a hearing with university ... A Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee held a hearing with university professors and medical experts on federal funding for scientific research. Subcommittee chair Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) called for greater transparency involving federally funded research. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), ranking member of the subcommittee, said federal funding for scientific research remains a necessary investment in the nation's future.
04:31 AM EDT Approx. 20 min. U.S. Senate Sen. Schumer on Health Care and Budget Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented about the health care plan drafted by Healh ... Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented about the health care plan drafted by Healh Committee Chair Lamar Alexander and Ranking Member Patty Murray. Sen. Schumer references a tweet by the President expressing reservations about the plan. Sen. Schumer says the President is "zig-zagging" in his approach, supporting the plan at one time and opposing it in a tweet. Sen. Schumer then talks about the GOP budget resolution and tax plan, criticizing it for favoring the wealthy. 02:29 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 53 min. Census Modernization Efforts Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform ... Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross testified before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about efforts to modernize operations of the U.S. Census Bureau ahead of the next decennial census, scheduled for 2020. Secretary Ross outlined some information technology investments the agency was making to streamline data collection, and took a series of questions on the Census Bureau's efforts to reach out to traditionally underrepresented communities and contain costs.
04:51 AM EDT Approx. 59 min. New Jersey Governor's Debate The candidates for New Jersey Governor met for their final debate before the election on November ... The candidates for New Jersey Governor met for their final debate before the election on November 7. Republican Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno and Democrat Phil Murphy answered questions on a range of topics including property taxes, funding for the state's public employee pension system, student debt, the legalization of marijuana and incentives for persuading Amazon to build its new corporate headquarters in the Garden State. The event was held at William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. The debate comes to you courtesy of WCBS-TV of New York City. 05:22 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 33 min. State Department and USAID Africa Funding Hearing The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights and International ... The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations convened a hearing to examine State Department and USAID funding for Africa. The agencies' acting State Department assistant secretary for African affairs and the acting USAID assistant administrator for Africa testified on the budget request and where they are working to find more efficiencies within certain programs. Rep. Christopher Smith (R-NJ) chairs the committee while Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) serves as the ranking member.
05:50 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. Spain and Catalan Independence Movement The Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Pedro Morenés, the Spanish ambassador to the United ... The Hudson Institute hosted a discussion with Pedro Morenés, the Spanish ambassador to the United States, about Spain and the Catalan independence movement. The ambassador said that it was hard to consider legitimate the October 1, 2017 referendum in which more than 90% of the votes cast supported Catalonia becoming an independent state. He also said that Catalonia has always been better off when united with Spain. 06:55 AM EDT Approx. 2 hr. 31 min. House Transportation Subcommittee on Infrastructure The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit heard testimony ... The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit heard testimony from local stakeholders on transportation infrastructure investment. Witnesses provided various proposals aimed to strengthen funding for highway and transit projects including state gas tax increases, public-private partnership opportunities and improvements to the Highway Trust Fund. Other topics addressed included President Trump's infrastructure proposal and implementation of the Fixing America's Surface Transportation law, known as the FAST Act.
06:50 AM EDT Approx. 1 hr. 12 min. Health Care Policy Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee ... Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee and co-authored a bipartisan deal with Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), joined Senate colleagues Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to discuss the latest in health care policy. The event came one day after a bipartisan deal was reached on a proposal to help stabilize insurance markets for the next two years. Axios Co-Founder and former Politico chief political correspondent Mike Allen moderated the discussion, along with Axios Health Care reporter Caitlin Owens, who covered the news of the proposed deal. 09:26 AM EDT Approx. 14 hr. 34 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
08:02 AM EDT Approx. 15 hr. 58 min. Public Affairs Events Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews. Public affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.