Brookings Institution's John Hudak discusses the trend in the U.S. towards legalization of recreational marijuana use and Main Street Alliance's Amanda Ballantyne discusses challenges facing small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO Dr. Giovanni Caforio, Teva CEO Kare Schultz and former Celgene CEO Mark Alles testified on prescription drug pricing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members pressed the pharmaceutical executives on why the retail price of their drugs frequently increase and at a rate that far exceeds inflation. The drug makers defended the price hikes as the cost of doing research and development and talked about price-reduction programs that their companies offer. This was the first day of a two-part hearing with pharmaceutical executives.
The Senate Rules Committee held a hearing on two proposals for new Smithsonian museums: the American Women's History Museum and the National Museum of the American Latino. Senators from both parties spoke in favor of the proposals, highlighting the need for the experiences of American women and Latinos to be included in its own museum. Among the witnesses was Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch, who led the effort and was the founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Actress and activist Eva Longoria also testified remotely, calling on Congress to "correct the record" on the Latino contribution in the United States and provide a more inclusive appreciation of their experience through the Smithsonian museums.
Netflix cofounder and CEO Reed Hastings and business professor Erin Meyer discussed the unorthodox workplace culture behind one of the largest tech companies in the world in their book "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention."
UCLA and the Aspen Institute hosted a discussion on the role of the Latino electorate in the 2020 election. The panel discussed similarities and differences within the Latino community, voter turnout and the importance of Latino voters in Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California.
The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist.
President-elect Joe Biden announced key foreign policy and national security posts, including Antony Blinken to be the nominee for Secretary of State and John Kerry as the new special presidential envoy for climate. President-elect Biden said his foreign policy and national security team will make Americans proud again and restore the reputation of the U.S. globally. Following the remarks, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris closed out the event with brief comments, saying the team announced "reflects the best of our nation."
California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California.
The New York Times hosted a virtual discussion with African American business leaders on race and economic opportunity. Speakers included former Xerox Corporation CEO Ursula Burns, Vista Equity Partners Founder and CEO Robert Smith along with Michael "Killer Mike" Render, a hip hop artist, entrepreneur and social activist.
Journalists Peter Baker and Susan Glasser discussed their new book on the life of former Secretary of State and former White House Chief of Staff James Baker.
California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California.
The German Marshall Fund held a virtual event to discuss the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the process of adding Ukraine and Georgia as member countries. Representatives from NATO, Ukraine and Georgia discussed the process of expanding NATO's membership, reforms both countries have undertaken, and the role Russia plays in preventing Ukraine and Georgia from joining.
The Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on U.S. foreign policy in a Biden administration. A panel of foreign policy experts addressed several topics, including Afghan peace talks and the Taliban, the perception of America's never-ending wars in the Middle East, and the impact of the current troop withdrawals ordered by President Trump. They also discussed what roles Pakistan and India could play in U.S. foreign policy and what foreign policy might look like under the Biden administration.
California environmental regulator Mary Nichols is said to be on the short list to become EPA administrator in the Biden administration. She discussed climate and environmental issues at the Commonwealth Club of California.
