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Washington Journal: 12/16/2020
3 hours, 2 minutesAdvancing Health Equity founder and Yahoo Medical Contributor Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses Covid-19 pandemic response and vaccine distribution, and Yale University's David Blight discusses the history of divisive presidential elections.
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Discussion on Building Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccine
1 hour, 12 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) discusses ways to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines during a virtual conversation.
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HHS Secretary Azar Tours Vaccine Clinic
3 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar toured a vaccine clinic at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He spoke to the medical staff about storing the vaccine and watched several health professionals receive the vaccine.
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Members of Operation Warp Speed Hold News Conference on Vaccine Distribution
42 minutesHealth & Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and members of Operation Warp Speed held a news conference on COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The first Americans received the vaccine earlier this week.
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U.S. House of Representatives: 12/16/2020
42 minutesVotes are possible on an agreement, if reached, on an omnibus spending package funding government past Friday's midnight deadline through next year and coronavirus relief legislation.
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President-Elect Biden Announces Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
24 minutesPresident-elect Joe Biden announced the nomination of former presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana, mayor to serve as Transportation secretary.
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Members of Operation Warp Speed Hold News Conference on Vaccine Distribution
48 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and other members of Operation Warp Speed held a news conference on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The secretary talked about the first week of distribution and vaccinations of Americans and the plans for the weeks ahead. He's joined by Operation Wrap Speed Chief Operation Officer Gen. Gustave Perna who discussed plans to distribute the Moderna vaccine pending FDA approval and their continued work with Pfizer.
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HHS Secretary Azar Tours Vaccine Clinic
6 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar toured a vaccine clinic at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He spoke to the medical staff about storing the vaccine and watched several health professionals receive the vaccine.
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U.S. House of Representatives: 12/16/2020
3 hours, 57 minutesVotes are possible on an agreement, if reached, on an omnibus spending package funding government past Friday's midnight deadline through next year and coronavirus relief legislation.
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Members of Operation Warp Speed Hold News Conference on Vaccine Distribution
48 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and other members of Operation Warp Speed held a news conference on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The secretary talked about the first week of distribution and vaccinations of Americans and the plans for the weeks ahead. He's joined by Operation Wrap Speed Chief Operation Officer Gen. Gustave Perna who discussed plans to distribute the Moderna vaccine pending FDA approval and their continued work with Pfizer.
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President-Elect Biden Announces Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
25 minutesPresident-elect Joe Biden announced the nomination of Pete Buttigieg, the former Democratic presidential candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to serve as Transportation secretary in his incoming administration. Mr. Buttigieg said he saw transportation as being synonymous with growth and spoke about his vision for revitalizing American transportation infrastructure. He also discussed the significance of being the first openly LGBTQ cabinet nominee to have his nomination sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham Talks to Reporters
7 minutesTalking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-SC) called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden's business dealings. The week prior, the president-elect's son announced federal prosecutors were investigating his tax affairs. Sen. Graham also spoke about his relationship with President-elect Biden and pushed for the ending of Section 230 protections for social media platforms.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Holds Coronavirus Briefing
46 minutesIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus. Governor Pritzker announced the federal government informed states their initial supply of Pfizer vaccine doses would be cut in half from what was originally promised. Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave an update on coronavirus cases and explained the logistical challenges impacting delivery of the Pfizer vaccine. During the briefing Gov. Pritzker also announced a state initiative to deliver computers to those in need across the state.
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NAACP Holds Coronavirus Town Hall
1 hour, 6 minutesThe NAACP hosts a virtual town hall meeting on the government's coronavirus response and distribution of a vaccine.
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HHS Secretary Azar Tours Vaccine Clinic
13 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar toured a vaccine clinic at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. He spoke to the medical staff about storing the vaccine and watched several health professionals receive the vaccine.
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Members of Operation Warp Speed Hold News Conference on Vaccine Distribution
48 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and other members of Operation Warp Speed held a news conference on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The secretary talked about the first week of distribution and vaccinations of Americans and the plans for the weeks ahead. He's joined by Operation Wrap Speed Chief Operation Officer Gen. Gustave Perna who discussed plans to distribute the Moderna vaccine pending FDA approval and their continued work with Pfizer.
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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong Refugees - Part 1
1 hour, 50 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on U.S. policy towards refugees from Hong Kong. During this portion of the hearing, the committee heard opening statements from Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on their recently introduced Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act, which would give refugee status to Hong Kong residents who have been targeted by the Chinese Communist Party for protesting the Chinese regime. Following the senators were Hong Kong peace activists who delivered opening remarks before the committee took a brief recess.
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President-Elect Biden Announces Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
26 minutesPresident-elect Joe Biden announced the nomination of Pete Buttigieg, the former Democratic presidential candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to serve as Transportation secretary in his incoming administration. Mr. Buttigieg said he saw transportation as being synonymous with growth and spoke about his vision for revitalizing American transportation infrastructure. He also discussed the significance of being the first openly LGBTQ cabinet nominee to have his nomination sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Discussion on U.S. Foreign Policy
1 hour, 2 minutesFormer Secretary of State Madeleine Albright joined the Atlantic Council for a virtual discussion on U.S. foreign policy as President-elect Biden prepared to take office. The former secretary spoke about the importance of U.S. leadership on the global stage and said the Biden administration would have to work to repair the U.S.'s reputation around the world, particularly among allies.
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NAACP Holds Coronavirus Town Hall
1 hour, 8 minutesThe NAACP hosted a virtual town hall meeting on the government's coronavirus response and distribution of a vaccine. Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined in on the conversation with several medical experts, including the scientific lead from the National Institutes of Health, Kizzmekia Corbett, and President-elect Joe Biden's COVID-19 advisory board co-chair, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith. They discussed how to overcome the longstanding distrust African Americans have had with the scientific community, the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines, and risk factors with the vaccine. They also addressed the issues of health disparities among communities of color and those on the lower economic scale.
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Illinois Gov. Pritzker Holds Coronavirus Briefing
46 minutesIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) held a briefing on the state's response to the coronavirus. Governor Pritzker announced the federal government informed states their initial supply of Pfizer vaccine doses would be cut in half from what was originally promised. Illinois Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave an update on coronavirus cases and explained the logistical challenges impacting delivery of the Pfizer vaccine. During the briefing Gov. Pritzker also announced a state initiative to deliver computers to those in need across the state.
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Iowa Gov. Reynolds Hold Coronavirus Briefing
36 minutesIowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) held a news conference on the state's plan to distribute the coronavirus vaccine. She announced that approximately 500 vaccines had already been administered to health professionals. She also updated reporters on state's current numbers, saying hospitalizations were down in the state. Gov. Reynolds was joined by Department of Human Services Director Kelly Kennedy Garcia. Both took questions on vaccine protocol and the plan for distributing the Moderna vaccine, pending approval by FDA.
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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on U.S. Policy Towards Hong Kong Refugees - Part 1
1 hour, 49 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration held a hearing on U.S. policy towards refugees from Hong Kong. During this portion of the hearing, the committee heard opening statements from Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) on their recently introduced Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act, which would give refugee status to Hong Kong residents who have been targeted by the Chinese Communist Party for protesting the Chinese regime. Following the senators were Hong Kong peace activists who delivered opening remarks before the committee took a brief recess.
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President-Elect Biden Announces Pete Buttigieg as Transportation Secretary
25 minutesPresident-elect Joe Biden announced the nomination of Pete Buttigieg, the former Democratic presidential candidate and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, to serve as Transportation secretary in his incoming administration. Mr. Buttigieg said he saw transportation as being synonymous with growth and spoke about his vision for revitalizing American transportation infrastructure. He also discussed the significance of being the first openly LGBTQ cabinet nominee to have his nomination sent to the Senate for confirmation.
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Members of Operation Warp Speed Hold News Conference on Vaccine Distribution
48 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and other members of Operation Warp Speed held a news conference on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution. The secretary talked about the first week of distribution and vaccinations of Americans and the plans for the weeks ahead. He's joined by Operation Wrap Speed Chief Operation Officer Gen. Gustave Perna who discussed plans to distribute the Moderna vaccine pending FDA approval and their continued work with Pfizer.