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Washington Journal: 05/31/2017
3 hours, 2 minutesA forum for leading journalists and public policy makers to discuss key events and legislation.
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Government Policies & the Poor
1 hour, 50 minutesThe Heritage Foundation hosted a forum assessing the impact of government policies and regulations on poverty. This portion of the event included keynote remarks by George Mason University economic professor Donald Boudreaux and former Trump campaign economic adviser Stephen Moore. Also, economists and policy experts took part in a panel discussion. They argued that certain environmental policies, land-use restrictions and sugar taxes have a negative impact on low-income Americans.
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OMB Director Testifies on 2018 Budget Request
2 hours, 22 minutesWhite House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney appeared before the Senate Budget Committee to discuss President Trump's proposed budget for fiscal year 2018. While Republican committee members generally praised the proposal and its goal of balancing the federal budget over a 10-year period, Democrats spoke against it. Ranking member Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said it was a budget "of the billionaire class, by the billionaire class, and for the billionaire class."
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Scottish National Party Campaign Launch
1 hour, 0 minuteFirst Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon launched the Scottish National Party's election platform to supporters at event in Perth, Scotland. She announced to supporters that a vote on Scottish independence should take place at the end of the Brexit negotiations and that there's too much at stake with Brexit for Scotland not to be part of the process. She urged supporters to re-elect Scottish National Party members in order to have a stronger voice during the Brexit negotiations. She's introduced by SNP Parliamentary leader Angus Robertson and later took questions from the media.
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Washington Journal: Jonathan Schanzer
17 minutesFoundation for the Defense of Democracies' Jonathan Schanzer discusses Pres. Trump's efforts to recruit Middle Eastern countries to fight terrorism.
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on NAFTA
56 minutesCommerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discusses the administration's position on the North American Free Trade Agreement at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC.
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VA Secretary Shulkin White House Briefing
43 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin held a briefing at the White House, updating reporters on the state of the VA system and addressing several issues including reducing the long waiting times, modernizing the claims and appeals process, and combating the high suicide rate of veterans. Dr. Shulkin said suicide among veterans is a public health crisis and a top clinical priority for the VA. Following his remarks, he took questions from reporters.
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National Seminar on Education and the Press
50 minutesThe Education Writers Association hosts a national conference of education journalists for a discussion on issues including the changing politics of K-12 education following the 2016 election and states' plans for accountability measures.
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Commencement Speeches: Commencement Speeches
2 hours, 0 minuteCommencement speeches featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Biden, Reshma Saujani, Gov. Doug Ducy, Mayor Javier Gonzales & Gov. Rick Snyder.
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Donald Trump and the Future of Political Parties
1 hour, 34 minutesA panel of academics and political strategists including the Director of Speechwriting for the Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign, discuss the future of the Repubican and Democratic parties. This was the final panel at an all-day conference on Trump's First 100 Days, hosted by the University of California Unruh Institute of Politics in Los Angeles.
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on NAFTA
54 minutesCommerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discussed the administration's position on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC. He outlined some of the challenges of the agreement and announced that August 16, 2017 would be the date when the re-negotiation process would begin. Prior to his remarks, leaders from the agriculture and energy sectors discussed how NAFTA impacts their respective industries.
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'Free State Foundation Telecom Discussion - Part 2
1 hour, 29 minutesIndustry leaders from AT&T and Comcast took part in a discussion on the future of the Internet at the Free State Foundation's annual telecommunications conference in Washington, DC. Experts discussed the impact of the FCC's decision under former Chair Tom Wheeler to classify the internet as a common carrier which brings internet providers under increased regulation. New Chair Ajit Pai announced plans in May to revisit that decision.
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VA Secretary Shulkin White House Briefing
44 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin held a briefing at the White House, updating reporters on the state of the VA system and addressing several issues including reducing the long waiting times, modernizing the claims and appeals process, and combating the high suicide rate of veterans. Dr. Shulkin said suicide among veterans is a public health crisis and a top clinical priority for the VA. Following his remarks, he took questions from reporters.
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Donald Trump and the Future of Political Parties
1 hour, 35 minutesA panel of academics and political strategists including the Director of Speechwriting for the Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign, discuss the future of the Repubican and Democratic parties. This was the final panel at an all-day conference on Trump's First 100 Days, hosted by the University of California Unruh Institute of Politics in Los Angeles.
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on NAFTA
56 minutesCommerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discussed the administration's position on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) at an event hosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington, DC. He outlined some of the challenges of the agreement and announced that August 16, 2017 would be the date when the re-negotiation process would begin. Prior to his remarks, leaders from the agriculture and energy sectors discussed how NAFTA impacts their respective industries.
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'Free State Foundation Telecom Discussion - Part 1
1 hour, 5 minutesThe Free State Foundation held its annual telecommunication policy conference in Washington, DC at the National Press Club. Speakers including former White House Counsel C. Boyden Gray and Howard Shelanski, former White House administrator for information and regulatory affairs, took part in a dicussion on telecommunications regulations and expected FCC changes under new Chair Ajit Pai.
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'Free State Foundation Telecom Discussion - Pt. 3 Ajit Pai Discussion
1 hour, 7 minutesFCC Chair Ajit Pai (R) took part in a sit-down discussion at the Free State Foundation conference on telecommunications policy. He discussed net neutrality, data privacy, internet service provider (ISP) regulations and 5G wireless networks. Free State Foundation President Randolph May moderated the conversation.
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VA Secretary Shulkin White House Briefing
46 minutesVeterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin held a briefing at the White House, updating reporters on the state of the VA system and addressing several issues including reducing the long waiting times, modernizing the claims and appeals process, and combating the high suicide rate of veterans. Dr. Shulkin said suicide among veterans is a public health crisis and a top clinical priority for the VA. Following his remarks, he took questions from reporters.
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Discussion on U.S. - Vietnam Relations
50 minutesVietnamese Prime Minister Nguyn Xuân Phúc delivered remarks at the Heritage Foundation, part of his visit to the United States, which included a meeting with President Trump. Prime Minister Phúc said Vietnam looked forward to expanding its already extensive relationship with the United States. Following his remarks, the prime minister took a few questions from the audience.