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Axios held an in-depth discussion on the increasing trend among teens using e-cigarettes and what policymakers are doing to address the rise. The practice is commonly known as “vaping.” In…

Axios held an in-depth discussion on the increasing trend among teens using e-cigarettes and what policymakers are doing to address the rise. The practice is commonly known as “vaping.” In…

Axios held an in-depth discussion on the increasing trend among teens using e-cigarettes and what policymakers are doing to address the rise. The practice is commonly known as “vaping.” In…

The Center for Digital Democracy hosted a series of discussions to mark the 20th anniversary of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), one of the bill’s…

E&E News' Nick Sobczyk spoke by phone about Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding in relation to recently-passed disaster recovery legislation.

Telephone lines were open for viewer calls and social media comments on government response to a question about Hurricane Michael and other recent natural disasters: “Are we too reliant on…

The Senate Finance Committee considered the nomination of Andrew Saul to head the Social Security Administration. Mr. Saul, a former chair of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board during the…

In 1990, Congress passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, a civil rights law introduced by former Iowa Senator Tom Harkin. In this program, Mr. Harkin explored the history of laws that…

Hawaiian homes are being converted into vacation rentals, raising questions about the permissibly of the practice in the state and it’s economic impact on housing costs. Honolulu Mayor Kirk…

Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long and officials from other agencies provided reporters with an update on the federal response to Hurricane Michael.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials provided an update on Hurricane Michael. Administrator Brock Long said Hurricane Michael left a lot of devastation behind in the Florida…

The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on the challenges facing companies working to extend broadband access in rural areas of the U.S. Experts testified…

Hawaii Office of Planning Director Leo Asuncion discussed affordable housing and homelessness.

David Redl talked about the Trump administration’s spectrum policy. Topics included the status of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and emergency communications as well as internet…

AASA, the School Superintendents Association and Howard University hosted a panel discussion on challenges faced by urban school superintendents. It was part of AASA’s annual conference for…

Governor Roy Cooper (D-NC), FEMA administrator Brock Long, and North Carolina officials briefed reporters on the impact of Hurricane Florence. The governor said that there were 26 confirmed deaths due to the…

Officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Health and Human Services (HHS) Department and other federal agencies briefed reporters on the latest actions being taken…

Michael Greenberger, Founding Director of the Center for Health and Homeland Security at the University of Maryland, discussed local, state and federal disaster responses. This interview…

House Democrats held a news conference to talk about preparations for Hurricane Florence and the recovery efforts on Puerto Rico and in the Virgin Islands from 2017's hurricanes, Irma and Maria.…

FEMA and other federal agencies gave an update on Hurricane Florence. As the storm made landfall, officials continued urging the public in affected areas to heed the warnings of local…