Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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Moms, dads, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters -- more than just a hilarious reflection of people to grow up and old with, sitcoms have opened the hearts of many to a more inclusive vision of what family can mean.
Topics: kevin, cosby, ihop, harriet, verizon, coricidin, cbs, lucille ball, archie, walter, florida,...
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Moms, dads, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters -- more than just a hilarious reflection of people to grow up and old with, sitcoms have opened the hearts of many to a more inclusive vision of what family can mean.
Topics: norman lear, manny, cbs, lindsey, lowe, brad, golo, harriet, archie, walter, florida, lucille ball,...
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Sitcom laughs have helped generations of Americans come to grips with their place in a supposed "classless" society.
Topics: la, andy griffith, lipton, cbs, norman lear, niles, jack donaghy, brooklyn, johnny, ralph kramden,...
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Moms, dads, husbands, wives, brothers, sisters -- more than just a hilarious reflection of people to grow up and old with, sitcoms have opened the hearts of many to a more inclusive vision of what family can mean.
Topics: verizon, ihop, harriet, cbs, norman lear, archie, walter, florida, charlie brown, lucille ball,...
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When Americans look beyond family or work for their identity, the "hanging out with friends" sitcom redefines the genre and reveals television's challenging quest for inclusivity and authentic representation.
Topics: ross, diane, larry david, rachel, garry marshall, jerry, shirley, norman lear, nick, norm, tony...
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What sitcoms offer an escape from and to reveals a lot about the state of the American mind -- and the state of sitcom form itself.
Topics: lindsey, lowe, hogan, gilligan, bob newhart, darryl, vietnam, new york, vermont, suzanne pleshette,...
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When Americans look beyond family or work for their identity, the "hanging out with friends" sitcom redefines the genre and reveals television's challenging quest for inclusivity and authentic representation.
Topics: shirley, la verne, lowe, larry david, nick, diane, ross, rachel, sofi, gary marshall, verne, norman...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sitcom laughs have helped generations of Americans come to grips with their place in a supposed "classless" society.
Topics: andy griffith, lowe, cbs, manny, jed, golo, l'oreal paris, norman lear, mel, niles, humana, jack...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights held a hearing to examine the impact corporate monopolies have on competition and innovation. Witnesses answered questions on a variety of topics including access to capital for small start-ups, how competition fuels innovation, platform accessibility, and antitrust concerns. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights
Topics: klobuchar, google, alford, durbin, mr. harmon, amazon, moss, at&t, apple, ms. hein, grassley,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The Senate Finance Committee held an oversight hearing on the IRS, with much of the discussion focused on a backlog of nearly 24 million returns from the 2020 tax year. Among those who testified on the need to address the backlog and modernize decades-old IRS systems was Erin Collins, the agency's national taxpayer advocate, and Jessica Lucas-Judy, director of the Government Accountability Office's strategic issues team. Other topics included poor customer service and efforts to get more...
Topics: irs, the irs, ms. collins, ms. lewis, crapo, gao, hassan, warren, mississippi, carper, thune,...
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[LIVE] A Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions subcommittee hears from health care professionals on ways to recruit and retain doctors, nurses and other medical workers. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety
Topics: hickenlooper, braun, verret, xavier, colorado, indiana, connecticut, lafayette, flinter, louisiana,...
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[LIVE] The House Administration Committee holds a hearing on digital privacy and protecting consumer data. Sponsor: House House Administration Committee
Topics: california, congressional, fitzgerald, google, mr. erwin, fcc, ms. fitzgerald, mexico, halpern,...
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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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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) held a listening session with policy advocates and voters about public policy issues. The group discussed securing the border, combating fentanyl use, fighting crime, reducing rising inflation, pushing back against COVID mask mandates, and providing quality education for children. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: d.c., mr. mccarthy, biden, ms. stefanik, scalise, washington, china, russia, navy, brandon, putin,...
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Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined fellow Republicans from oil producing states at a news conference where they called on the Biden administration to expand domestic oil exploration and production. Their demands came as the president banned Russian energy imports following its invasion of Ukraine. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | News Media Stakeout
Topics: biden, ukraine, zelensky, putin, russia, texas, trump, venezuela, mr. scalise, china, keystone,...
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The House Judiciary Committee debated and voted on the "Protecting Our Kids Act," a package of gun control proposals. The legislation includes proposals that would raise the age limit of those purchasing semi-automatic weapons, ban high-capacity ammunition magazines, make mandatory registration of existing bump stocks, and require the safe storage of guns. During this portion of the debate, the committee heard arguments for and against the legislation and on an amendment that would...
Topics: uvalde, texas, florida, buffalo, new york, columbine, heller, colorado, california, nadler,...
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House Republican leaders held a news conference to discuss gun legislation and the upcoming January 6 committee hearing. Leaders criticized Democrats for focusing on a "witchhunt" and not addressing issues like gas prices, inflation and immigration. House Minority Whip Rep. Steve Scalise (LA) also spoke about a man arrested near Brett Kavanaugh's after he threatened to harm the Supreme Court Justice. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: uvalde, house, pelosi, texas, nancy pelosi, richard hudson, jim jordan, new york, kavanaugh,...
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Water and forestry experts spoke about a growing crisis in western states related to drought and wildfires. They testified before a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee about ways to address decreasing water levels and increasing forest fires in the next farm bill. Sponsor: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Subcommittee on Conservation, Climate, Forestry and Natural Resources
Topics: colorado, kansas, marshall, usda, schultz, california, bennett, herbert, mexico, texas, powell,...
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Federal officials testified on the Immigrant Military Members and Veterans Initiative (IMMVI) before a House Judiciary subcommittee. The initiative supports non-citizen service members, deported veterans, and their immediate family members in order to ensure they receive entitled benefits, such as pathways to naturalization and immigration services. Committee members asked about the progress of the initiative and how it affects national security. According to the witnesses, three percent of...
Topics: ms. rogers, ms. miller, mcclintock, biden, chair lofgren, uscis, navy, mayorkas, nadler, dhs,...
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House Progressive Caucus members touted the upcoming passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill's goals include reducing inflationary price pressures for Americans, imposing a higher tax on corporations, allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, and addressing climate change. President Biden and Democrats see this bill as a big legislative and agenda win for the party and the public. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: washington, ms. jayapal, jayapal, grijalva, debbie dingell, biden, pocan, raskin, phrma, china,...
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Customs and Border Protection's use of facial recognition technology at airports and other ports of entry was addressed at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing. Topics included benefits as well as concerns about data security, misidentification and privacy rights. Witnesses included Rebecca Gambler, director of GAO's Homeland Security and Justice Team; Jeramie Scott, senior counsel at Electronic Privacy Information Center; Nicol Turner Lee, director of technology innovation at the...
Topics: gao, texas, cbp
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Brian Shepard, the CEO of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), defended the organization's mission of administering the nation's organ donation and transplant system after a Congressional committee investigation revealed issues that have been blamed for deaths and unuseable organs. The Senate Finance Committee is investigating and said these errors included testing, transportation and communication failures. Others testifying included health care providers and an organ transplant...
Topics: unos, grassley, mr. shepherd, atlanta, mr. henry, birmingham, locke, henry, shepherd, cardin,...
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Hudson Institute hosted a virtual discussion on the status of Iran's nuclear program. Panelists discussed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal, and Iran's progress in nuclear weapon capabilities. The panelists also gave recommendations to the Biden administration on this issue. The conversation came one month after President Biden's trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia and as the United States continued ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. Sponsor:...
Topics: iran, israel, iaea, rob, andrea, biden, washington, jonathan, russia, obama, taiwan, european...
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"As one who has served so long "in leadership", my dream is that they do better," said outgoing House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) about newly elected House Democratic leaders. She made the remarks during a weekly news conference on the remaining legislative priorities for the 117th Congress, including a looming fiscal deadline to fund the government. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: biden, pelosi, white house, adam smith, jill biden, first official white house, france, macron,...
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Mental health practitioners, educators and students testified on youth mental health needs before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee on Children and Families. A variety of topics were discussed, including the need to destigmatize mental health and increase access to health care, providing mental health care services for students prior to kindergarten, and training school staff, students and family members on how to detect the beginning signs of mental illness. They...
Topics: cassidy, hoover, ms. williams, wright, weiss, casey, kaine, tuberville, louisiana, new orleans,...
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A Louisiana local government official joined other climate advocates to discuss ways the federal government can address climate change through adaptation and mitigation efforts. They testified before the House Select Committee on Climate Crisis. Topics included federal funding for communities most at risk from extreme weather events, taking a proactive approach to address climate change, and following the scientific research. Sponsor: House Select Climate Crisis Committee
Topics: louisiana, ukraine, fema, mexico, putin, biden, hansen, augustine, russia, vladimir putin, texas,...
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The House Rules Committee held a hearing with members testifying on proposed rules changes for the 118th Congress. In this second portion of the hearing, suggested changes included: making sufficient time for bills to be read before votes, better coordination in scheduling committee hearings to avoid conflicts, establishment of a health care committee, and several other proposals. Sponsor: House Rules Committee,House Rules Committee
Topics: cbo, mcgovern, perlmutter, mr. joyce, mr. chair, mr. latta, mr. davidson, mr. perlmutter,...
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The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe held a hearing on suspected war crimes and other human rights abuses allegedly committed by Russia during its invasion of Ukraine. Experts with previous experience investigating war crimes testified about the use of cluster munitions, the importance of documenting atrocities and the difficulty in prosecuting those accused of violating international law. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, The Environment and Cyber
Topics: ukraine, russia, putin, syria, vladimir putin, zelenskyy, icc, united nations, arend, nato, spain,...
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DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas discussed the convergence of national security and homeland security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. Topics included cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure, immigration laws and the southern border, terrorism, domestic threats, and other security challenges. Sponsor: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Topics: mayorkas, sec, vivian, russia, suzanne, ukraine, china, biden, academia, fema, alejandro mayorkas,...
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) commended the administration's work to free WNBA star Brittney Griner who was detained in Russia. Like the administration, she said the U.S. remains committed to freeing Paul Whelan as well. Mr. Whelan has been detained in Russia since 2018. Her comments came during her weekly legislative briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill. She also spoke about the historic passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. Other topics included government spending and the National...
Topics: ms. pelosi, brittney griner, washington, biden, anthony fauci, c-span, greg stanton
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The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing to examine the home appraisal process and the potential for bias against minorities. Experts familiar with the process and the industry testified for more than three hours. Lawmakers posed a number of questions on topics varying from diversity in the industry to recruitment and retention and qualifications versus experiences to become an appraiser. The lawmakers also pressed witnesses on President Biden's initiative, the Intragency Task...
Topics: mr. peter, peter, ms. rice, mac, florida, mr. bishop, fha, amc, irs, hud, california, michigan, mr....
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The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis held a hearing on preparing for and preventing public health emergencies, and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Officials who worked during the early years of the pandemic testified about successes, such as how decades-long government investments in mRNA vaccine technology paid off, and what needs improvement, such as decreasing racial disparities in public health. Also, some members called for the government to do a better job of...
Topics: jordan, fauci, china, clyburn, biden, corbett, cdc, mr. jordan, illinois, fda, wuhan, gary,...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a symposium on the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. During this session, a panel of judges, academics, and legal experts examined Justice Thomas' approach to constitutional liberties, such as free speech and freedom of religion. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation,George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School | C. Boyden Gray Center for the Study of the Administrative State
Topics: buckley, scalia, frederick douglass, mcconnell, brown, california, michael, espinoza, chicago,...
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said it was wrong for Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) to call the Ukrainian president a 'thug' but added he will support the 26 year old's reelection bid. The leader's comments came during a legislative briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill. Other topics included high gas prices and the party's upcoming retreat in Florida. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: mr. mccarthy, putin, ukraine, california, schiff, joe biden, intel, russia, florida, biden, adam...
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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said it was wrong for Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) to call the Ukrainian president a 'thug' but added he will support the 26 year old's reelection bid. The leader's comments came during a legislative briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill. Other topics included high gas prices and the party's upcoming retreat in Florida. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: mr. mccarthy, ukraine, putin, california, biden, afghanistan, schiff, joe biden, intel, russia,...
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International law experts discussed the process of punishing war crimes through international criminal courts. Witnesses testified before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission about the process of investigating war crimes and the potential venues which could be used to prosecute Vladimir Putin for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The commission is named for the late Representative Tom Lantos (D-CA), a Holocaust survivor who served in Congress from 1981 to 2008. Sponsor: Tom Lantos Human Rights...
Topics: ukraine, putin, russia, vladimir putin, icc, u.n., nato, united nations, smith, mcgovern,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said it was wrong for Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) to call the Ukrainian president a 'thug' but added he will support the 26 year old's reelection bid. The leader's comments came during a legislative briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill. Other topics included high gas prices and the party's upcoming retreat in Florida. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: mr. mccarthy, russia, mccarthy, washington, putin, ukraine, california, florida, schiff, joe biden,...
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson testified at her confirmation hearing to be a Supreme Court justice before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Topics: jackson, graham, cornyn, barrett, grassley, brown jackson, durbin, cruz, george w. bush, feinstein,...
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Airport and law enforcement officials testified about the growing number of firearms detected at TSA checkpoints before a House Homeland Security subcommittee. Witnesses said that most of these cases are inadvertent but that they put strain on law enforcement resources and cause delays at TSA checkpoints. They called for more signage at airports reminding passengers of the gun laws already in place and an increase in civil penalties for violators. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Subcommittee...
Topics: tsa, coleman, jackson, atlanta, mr. wallace, gimenez, mr. bheodari, reagan, oregon, faa,...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the legal impact, financial cost and human toll of U.S. drone strikes conducted over the past two decades. Topics included the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) following the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congressional oversight of the drone program during four presidential administrations and compensation for survivors and families of civilians killed in drone strikes. Sponsor: Senate Judiciary Committee
Topics: afghanistan, isis, yemen, graham, grassley, durbin, biden, ms. shamsi, al qaeda, feinstein, syria,...
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[LIVE] Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), along with several other House Republicans, holds a press conference on immigration and border security from the southern border in El Paso, Texas. Sponsor: U.S. House of Representatives | McCarthy, K. (R-CA)
Topics: mayorkas, biden, joe biden, texas, mexico, tennessee, sec, kevin mccarthy, houston, washington,...
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A panel of experts and advocates testified on child labor laws and requirements on farms before the House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. Lawmakers are examining ways to improve safety conditions for youth who work on farms across America. Sponsor: House Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
Topics: washington, biden, ms. boswell, obama, keller, agriculture, usda, michigan, paul harvey, lee,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] A Senate subcommittee convenes a hearing to examine a bipartisan investigation into the medical mistreatment of women in immigration detention facilities. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Permanent Investigations
Topics: ossoff, hearn, ms. preciado, mr. smith, smith, osoff, mueller, georgia, karina, padilla, amin,...
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), and other Republicans held a press conference to discuss Ukraine funding. Rep. Greene discussed her plans to introduce a resolution to Congress auditing funding to Ukraine. The lawmakers called for transparency over the appropriations of taxpayer dollars, compared Ukraine funding to border security funding, and referenced the recent FTX cryptocurrency market crash. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol
Topics: ukraine, mrs. greene, afghanistan, russia, florida, nancy pelosi, biden, pelosi, marjorie taylor...
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[LIVE] A House Oversight and Reform subcommittee holds a hearing on how the U.S. can protect its allies and interests against Russian aggression in eastern Europe. Sponsor: House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on National Security
Topics: ukraine, russia, nato, putin, biden, lynch, europe, washington, vladimir putin, germany, kremlin,...
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"How many more times does a witness need to sit in front of you and describe the horrors of the Assad regime," asked the "Gravedigger," who was forced to dig mass graves in Syria, during a Senate Foreign Relations hearing. The witness, who was able to escape Syria for Germany, detailed the atrocities he experienced and urged the United States and its allies to act against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Also testifying before the committee were officials from the...
Topics: syria, isis, ukraine, russia, lebanon, turkey, iran, jordan, assad, germany, putin, menendez,...
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Defense Department officials testified on the threats posed by chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons before a House Armed Services subcommittee. The witnesses responded to questions on funding biological research, collaboration between departments related to weapons of mass destruction, and challenges with foreign adversaries. Sponsor: House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
Topics: russia, ukraine, rosenblum, ms. rosenblum, china, wuhan, north korea, gallego, dtra, putin, iran,...
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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and fellow House Democrats Judy Chu (CA), Lizzie Fletcher (TX), & Marilyn Strickland (WA) held a news conference on the Women's Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act outside the Capitol. The former bill aims to codify the 1973 Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade into law & the latter attempts to protect the right to travel to other states for abortion services. Both bills were scheduled for votes later in the...
Topics: texas, house, judy chu, lizzie fletcher, marilyn strickland, jamie raskin, california, ms. pelosi
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testified at an oversight hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Sponsor: House Judiciary Committee
Topics: mayorkas, biden, texas, ukraine, mexico, afghanistan, dhs, haiti, ohio, mr. jordan, jordan,...
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Customs and Border Protection's use of facial recognition technology at airports and other ports of entry was addressed at a House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing. Topics included benefits as well as concerns about data security, misidentification and privacy rights. Witnesses included Rebecca Gambler, director of GAO's Homeland Security and Justice Team; Jeramie Scott, senior counsel at Electronic Privacy Information Center; Nicol Turner Lee, director of technology innovation at the...
Topics: gao, washington, cbp, texas
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Affordable housing experts, advocates, and stakeholders testified on the impact tax incentives have on affordable housing before the Senate Finance Committee. Several topics discussed included the housing supply shortage, increased costs to building new or rehabilitating old homes, the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), and rising rent and home prices. They also addressed concerns on private equity firms and real estate companies buying properties in low income communities which result in...
Topics: cantwell, oregon, portman, colorado, cardin, dunlap, biden, gao, california, wyden, carper, leahy,...
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[LIVE] Homeland Security Secretary testifies on national and border security before the Senate Homeland & Governmental Affairs Committee. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Topics: sec, mayorkas, johnson, portman, hawley, mexico, fema, dhs, hassan, fbi, scott, georgia, arizona,...
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Lawmakers on a House Financial Services subcommittee debated whether or not the government should intervene to curb the use of overdraft fees by banks. Democrats on the panel argued the fees adversely impact low-income and minorities, while Republicans said consumers and businesses rely on the fees for short-term lending. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions
Topics: zywicki, ms. hicks, mr. greer, mr. kundert, maloney, biden, texas, fintech, missouri, washington,...
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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Brown and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond testified on President Biden's 2023 budget request before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Several topics were discussed including perceived budget request shortfalls, modernization efforts, nuclear deterrence, future weapons investment, and divesting from legacy equipment. They also address the "pacing challenge " posed by China...
Topics: kendall, china, brown, raymond, ukraine, air force, russia, europe, united states air force, sda,...
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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, roe v. wade, alito, foster, robinson, mississippi, alabama, casey, wisconsin,...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra sat down with the Council on Foreign Relations for a virtual conversation on the agency's mission and priorities. Several topics were discussed including the administration's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of Title 42 at the Southern border, access to affordable health care, combating health misinformation, vaccine equity, and America's role as a health leader on the world stage. They also discussed the various roles of agencies...
Topics: coles, becerra, sec, cdc, russia, hhs, ukraine, fda, white house, california, the cdc, biden,...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health on the president's 2023 budget request. The secretary responded to questions on a variety of topics including pandemic preparedness, health equity, climate change's impacts on health, lowering prescription drug costs, community health care centers, COVID-19 vaccinations, and access to affordable, premium health care. Secretary Becerra also answered questions on health...
Topics: becerra, fda, biden, cdc, nih, california, texas, alzheimer, florida, cms, hhs, lawrence, eshoo,...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said the administration is committed to working with Congress and health providers, when the time is right, on preparations to wind down the public health emergency from the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Becerra stressed health providers will get at least a 60 day notice when the federal government transitions out of the emergency. His comments came as he testified on the president's 2023 budget request. The secretary said while the nation is in...
Topics: biden, montana, oregon, crapo, cms, becerra, obama, fda, ukraine, cdc, pbm, rick scott, dhs,...
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A father who lost his son in the 2018 Parkland, Florida mass school shooting, a pediatrician, and the Phoenix police chief were among a group of people who testified on the detrimental effects of gun violence on children before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Topics included more funding for mental health care, gun storage safety, domestic violence's impact on children, utilization of school resource officers, red flag laws, and an assault weapons ban. Gun violence among youths has once again...
Topics: chicago, uvalde, grassley, texas, phoenix, durbin, mr. schachter, florida, buffalo, eagles,...
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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, along with others, discussed women in leadership at the opening of the new Vital Voices headquarters in Washington, DC. The group was founded by Clinton and the late Secretary of State Madeleine Albright. Topics included a potential decision by Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, money in power and leveraging technology to give women power. Sponsor: Vital Voices Global Partnership
Topics: clinton, cameroon, imf, silicon valley, ms. von furstenberg, ukraine, tunisia, elise, russia,...
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asked Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) to "respect my humanity" and "understand my background" as a member of a family that fled Communist Cuba when the senator asserted that the secretary was lenient on Cuba's current regime. The comments on Cuba came as Secretary Mayorkas testified on border security and immigration before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Other topics discussed during the hearing included...
Topics: sec, mayorkas, johnson, portman, hawley, mexico, fema, dhs, hassan, fbi, scott, georgia, arizona,...
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[LIVE] House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds a briefing on the legislative agenda. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: pelosi, ukraine, russia, biden, ronald reagan
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[LIVE] A House Financial Services subcommittee examines inequities in the financial system for people with disabilities, including those dealing with what's referred to as "long COVID." Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion
Topics: mr. foley, beatty, gonzales, north carolina, garcia, ada, keisha, james, ms. thompson, pressley,...
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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: washington, arizona, ms. parker, minnesota, davidson, milwaukee, florida, matt lewis, comcast
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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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Former anti-abortion activist Rev. Robert Schenck and legal professionals testified on politics influencing the Supreme Court before the House Judiciary Committee. The hearing came seven months after the Court's draft to overturn abortion rights in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was leaked to the media. Amid this incident, Rev. Schenck alleged that in 2014 Justice Alito leaked the decision Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. to conservative activists. Republicans said the...
Topics: alito, schenck, mr. schenck, new york, kavanaugh, fredrickson, mr. jordan, jordan, mr. paoletta,...
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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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House lawmakers gathered to share their memories and reflect on the first anniversary of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Members spoke about how they felt during the day of the attack, thanked law enforcement for their bravery and acts of heroism, and spoke of how important it is to protect democracy. Reps. Jason Crow (D-CO), Dan Kildee (D-MI), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), Val Demings (D-FL), Colin Allred (D-TX), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Joyce Beatty (D-OH) were...
Topics: jason, washington, pennsylvania, jason crow, texas, house, delaware, georgia, sara jacobs, new...
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The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations held a hearing to examine the security of America's seaports. Witnesses representing several of the nation's seaports and affiliated sectors testified on a variety of questions including on resource and staffing needs, infrastructure investment, and cybersecurity improvements. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations
Topics: los angeles, cbp, louisiana, mr. higgins, higgins, virginia, california, fema, mr. reardon, chair...
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety held a hearing on the growing shortage of health care workers. Witnesses testified that an existing nationwide shortage of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included identifying talent before college, diversifying the workforce, training and student debt. Sponsor: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee on Employment...
Topics: hickenlooper, braun, verret, xavier, colorado, indiana, connecticut, lafayette, flinter, louisiana,...
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Health care and national security experts testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on U.S. biosecurity preparedness. While discussing the federal government's readiness and ability to assess threats, witnesses said that the COVID-19 pandemic has shown that U.S. biodefense's are too fragmented and lack coordination. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Topics: george, parker, mr. curry, portman, biden, china, academia, michigan, peters, national labs, curry,...
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Airport and law enforcement officials testified about the growing number of firearms detected at TSA checkpoints before a House Homeland Security subcommittee. Witnesses said that most of these cases are inadvertent but that they put strain on law enforcement resources and cause delays at TSA checkpoints. They called for more signage at airports reminding passengers of the gun laws already in place and an increase in civil penalties for violators. Sponsor: House Homeland Security Subcommittee...
Topics: tsa, coleman, jackson, atlanta, reagan, mr. wallace, oregon, florida, faa, washington, fbi, miami,...
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The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee examined how banks and insurance companies serving as landlords impact the housing market. Witnesses testifying included tenants, a local government official, and housing policy researchers. Topics addressed included how institutional landlords impact home and rental prices, holding them accountable for bad living conditions and what the federal and local government can do to help those struggling to access affordable housing. Sponsor:...
Topics: georgia, cleveland, mr. waller, brown, ms. martin, arizona, atlanta, toomey, nevada, new york,...
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Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) said America's children are "on a path to crisis" during a hearing about children's mental health issues, which have been compounded by COVID. The senator pointed to an 11-year gap between the time children begin experiencing problems related to mental health and when they first get treatment for those issues. The committee heard from mental health care professionals and a teenager, who helps other teens through a crisis prevention...
Topics: benton, hoover, new hampshire, menendez, crapo, ms. lubarsky, stabenow, cassidy, oregon, maryland,...
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After a break the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security reconvened its hearing on rising crime and public safety proposals. The second panel discussed gun violence, funding for police and community violence intervention programs, bail reform legislation, and justice for families of crime victims. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
Topics: new york, houston, texas, garcia, philadelphia, mr. lehman, turner, dallas, biggs, smith,...
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