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Washington Journal: 12/06/2020
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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin & Federal Reserve Chair Powell Testify on COVID-19 Response
2 hours, 25 minutesTreasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified on the response of their respective agencies to the COVID-19 pandemic. Secretary Mnuchin and Chair Powell called on Congress to take additional action to pass coronavirus relief, which they said could create a financial "bridge" between now and the dissemination of a coronavirus vaccine. Secretary Mnuchin also responded to criticism of his decision in November to end several Federal Reserve emergency loan programs.
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Defense Dept. & HHS Officials Provide Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
1 hour, 1 minuteHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar was joined by Operation Warp Speed COO Gen. Gustave Perna and Chief Scientific Adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui for a briefing on the COVID-19 vaccine development and distribution process. They talked about how the coronavirus vaccines, once authorized by the CDC for emergency use, would be distributed throughout the country. Gen. Perna said the vaccine distribution to the states would be timely, fair and equitable, and that each state would have flexibility in how they administer the doses and to whom.
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CDC Director Dr. Redfield on the Surge in COVID-19 Numbers
1 hour, 5 minutesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Robert Redfield talked about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic and the recent surge in cases across the country at a virtual event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. "December and January and February are going to be rough times," said Dr. Redfield. "I actually believe they're going to be the most difficult time in the public health history of this nation, largely because of the stress that it's going to put on our health care system." The CDC director warned that the U.S. could see as many as 450,000 total deaths by the end of January, but that it would largely depend on how seriously Americans took mitigation measures. Dr. Redfield reflected on the U.S. response to the virus and how the country could be better prepared for a future pandemic. He also praised the innovation that was spurred by the global pandemic and touted the apparent efficacy of a number of vaccines.
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Vice President Pence Holds CDC Roundtable Discussion on COVID-19 Vaccines
49 minutesVice President Pence visited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta where he led a discussion on COVID-19 vaccines. The vice president said the first vaccine could be approved within a week-and-a-half. Other speakers included CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield, CDC Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases Dr. Jay Butler along with Sens. David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA). Before the briefing, Vice President Pence met with personnel of the CDC's Emergency Operations Center.
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Sen. Dick Durbin D-IL
2 minutesOn ABC's "This Week," Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed the prospects for a coronavirus relief bill getting passed before the end of the year.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy R-LA
60 secondsOn "Fox News Sunday," Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) talked about the coronavirus relief bill negotiations.
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Sen. Joe Manchin D-WV
60 secondsOn NBC's "Meet The Press," Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the coronavirus relief bill.
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Health Secretary Alex Azar
2 minutesOn ABC's "This Week," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar discussed the coronavirus response and the timeline for distributing a vaccine.
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Moncef Slaoui
2 minutesOn CBS "Face The Nation," Operation Warp Speed Chief Adviser Sr. Moncef Slaoui discussed the coronavirus vaccine.
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Gen. Mark Milley Discusses Defense Priorities
1 hour, 5 minutesJoint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley outlined defense priorities and national security challenges at a virtual event hosted by the Brookings Institution. In remarks, Gen. Miley provided an assessment of U.S. operations in Afghanistan, stating, "We believe that now after 20 years-two decades of consistent effort there-we've achieved a modicum of success." He also discussed the president's recent decision to draw down troops in Afghanistan and Iraq, current military readiness levels, the importance of emerging defense technologies and competition with Russia and China.
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Washington Journal: Cal Thomas
45 minutesAuthor and conservative columnist Cal Thomas discussed President Trump's legacy and the incoming Biden Administration.
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Washington Journal: Marc Morial
49 minutesNational Urban League's Marc Morial discussed what priorities the incoming Biden Administration should undertake next year.
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Sen. Dick Durbin D-IL
2 minutesOn ABC's "This Week," Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed the prospects for a coronavirus relief bill getting passed before the end of the year.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy R-LA
60 secondsOn "Fox News Sunday," Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) talked about the coronavirus relief bill negotiations.
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Sen. Joe Manchin D-WV
60 secondsOn NBC's "Meet The Press," Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the coronavirus relief bill.
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Health Secretary Alex Azar
2 minutesOn ABC's "This Week," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar discussed the coronavirus response and the timeline for distributing a vaccine.
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Moncef Slaoui
3 minutesOn CBS "Face The Nation," Operation Warp Speed Chief Adviser Sr. Moncef Slaoui discussed the coronavirus vaccine.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell Tribute to Sen. Lamar Alexander
16 minutesSenate Leader Mitch McConnell became emotional during his tribute to Tennessee Republican Senator Lamar Alexander. Sen. McConnell recalled his early friendship with Lamar Alexander when they were both young Senate staffers.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Lamar Alexander Farewell Speech
24 minutesRetiring Tennessee Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander delivered farewell remarks on the Senate floor.
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Campaign 2020: Georgia U.S. Senate Special Election Debate
1 hour, 0 minuteIncumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Raphael Warnock participate in a televised debate. The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting are sponsoring the event.
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Q&A: Presidential Transitions
1 hour, 2 minutesHistorians Susan Schulten and Eric Rauchway talked about two of the most contentious presidential transitions in U.S. history - in 1861, between James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln, and in 1933, between Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 12/02/2020
37 minutesBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the announcement of the approval of a vaccine. The prime minister confirmed the vaccine distribution would begin the following week, prioritizing nursing home facilities and frontline workers. The U.K. become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. Prime Minister Johnson told members while this was "unquestionably good news" it was not the end of the national struggle to combat the virus.
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House Speaker Pelosi Holds Briefing
24 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill where she answered a range of questions on the status of the coronavirus relief package negotiations and the recent jobs report. Speaker Pelosi stressed that the relief package had to be done before before Congress recessed for the holidays.
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Campaign 2020: Georgia U.S. Senate Special Election Debate
58 minutesIncumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock participated in a televised debate. The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting sponsored the event. On January 5, 2020, the candidates will face off in a special runoff election that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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Q&A: Presidential Transitions
1 hour, 1 minuteHistorians Susan Schulten and Eric Rauchway talked about two of the most contentious presidential transitions in U.S. history - in 1861, between James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln, and in 1933, between Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt.
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Prime Minister's Questions: 12/02/2020
38 minutesBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded questions from members in the House of Commons on the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, including the announcement of the approval of a vaccine. The prime minister confirmed the vaccine distribution would begin the following week, prioritizing nursing home facilities and frontline workers. The U.K. become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. Prime Minister Johnson told members while this was "unquestionably good news" it was not the end of the national struggle to combat the virus.
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House Speaker Pelosi Holds Briefing
23 minutesHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) held her weekly briefing with reporters on Capitol Hill where she answered a range of questions on the status of the coronavirus relief package negotiations and the recent jobs report. Speaker Pelosi stressed that the relief package had to be done before before Congress recessed for the holidays.
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Campaign 2020: Georgia U.S. Senate Special Election Debate
58 minutesIncumbent Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA) and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock participated in a televised debate. The Atlanta Press Club and Georgia Public Broadcasting sponsored the event. On January 5, 2020, the candidates will face off in a special runoff election that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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Campaign 2020: Former CISA Director Christopher Krebs on the 2020 Election
33 minutesFormer Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Christopher Krebs joined the Washington Post for a virtual discussion on the 2020 election. Mr. Krebs discussed the agency's preparations for the election, lack of evidence to support claims of fraud and the statement that led to his firing by President Trump. He also talked about death threats he and other election officials have received saying, "it has to stop."
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Aspen Institute Discussion with Acting CISA Dir. Brandon Wales
29 minutesThe Aspen Institute hosted a virtual conversation with Acting CISA Director Brandon Wales as part of its 2020 Aspen Cyber Summit. Mr. Wales discussed several topics including the election, the coronavirus pandemic, and the state of cybersecurity, including the nation's cyber infrastructure. When asked about the November statement by former Director Christopher Krebs, which stated the 2020 election was the most secure in history - resulting in Mr. Krebs' dismissal from the agency by President Trump - the acting director said the "agency stands by the statement." He went on to clarify that claims of election fraud are "beyond the scope of work" they do. Mr. Wales explained those claims fall under the purview of the Department of Justice.
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Sen. Dick Durbin D-IL
60 secondsOn ABC's "This Week," Minority Whip Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed the prospects for a coronavirus relief bill getting passed before the end of the year.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy R-LA
2 minutesOn "Fox News Sunday," Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) talked about the coronavirus relief bill negotiations.
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Sen. Joe Manchin D-WV
60 secondsOn NBC's "Meet The Press," Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) discussed the coronavirus relief bill.
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Health Secretary Alex Azar
60 secondsOn ABC's "This Week," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar discussed the coronavirus response and the timeline for distributing a vaccine.
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Moncef Slaoui
2 minutesOn CBS "Face The Nation," Operation Warp Speed Chief Adviser Sr. Moncef Slaoui discussed the coronavirus vaccine.
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Former CIA Director John Brennan on National Security Threats
53 minutesJohn Brennan, a former CIA director, joined a discussion with national security experts on threats facing the U.S. and priorities for the incoming Biden administration. The Center for Strategic & International Studies hosted the conversation.
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Brookings Holds Discussion on Biden Administration & Congress
2 hours, 0 minuteThe Brookings Institution held a virtual discussion on economic and fiscal policy under the incoming Biden administration and 117th Congress. The panelists, which included former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers and former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, talked about inflation, interest rates, national debt, unemployment numbers, and what policy steps the next administration and Congress could take. Many of the panelists agreed that the historically low interest rates present a good opportunity for infrastructure spending in the coming years.
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Q&A: Presidential Transitions
58 minutesHistorians Susan Schulten and Eric Rauchway talked about two of the most contentious presidential transitions in U.S. history - in 1861, between James Buchanan and Abraham Lincoln, and in 1933, between Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt.