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Washington Journal: 05/12/2023
3 hours, 0 minuteRep. John Rutherford (R-FL) and Center for American Progress' Bobby Kogan discuss the continuing debt ceiling standoff, and Cato Institute's David Bier discusses U.S. border policy and the economic impact of legal and illegal immigration.
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House Speaker McCarthy Holds Press Conference on Border Security Act
46 minutesSpeaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and other House Republicans held a press conference from Capitol Hill after the House passed border security legislation, 219-213. The bill passed ahead of the midnight expiration of Title 42, the emergency health order that authorized removal of migrants who came from countries where COVID-19 was present. The bill includes resuming construction on the U.S.-Mexico border wall, more funding for additional border patrol agents, new limits on migrant asylum seekers, and requiring employers to use E-verify on employees. Speaker McCarthy also addressed the impending debt limit deadline, saying he and President Biden would meet next week to further discuss it, and that their respective staff members were also working on the matter.
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Conservative Officials and Activists at Republican National Lawyers Assoc. Policy Conference
47 minutesHouse Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) and others discuss immigration, education and Supreme Court ethics at the Republican National Lawyers Association policy conference in Arlington, Virginia.
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Testifies at Oversight Hearing
58 minutesLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden testified at an oversight hearing held by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. She discussed how the Library of Congress (LOC) is creating an all-new visitor experience, in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The plan includes an orientation gallery that features a restoration of Thomas Jefferson's library, a youth learning center, and a special collections gallery. Also, senators asked how the U.S. Copyright Office, which is housed under the LOC, will be used to protect copyrighted works amid growing use of artificial intelligence. The LOC is the largest library in the world and holds more than 175 million books, manuscripts, and other materials.
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President Biden Delivers Remarks on Conservation Efforts
20 minutesPresident Biden delivered remarks on his administration's land and water conservation efforts from the White House's Rose Garden. He spoke about how Alaska's Bristol Bay was under threat by mining companies, but his administration took action to protect it. He was joined by Alannah Hurley, executive director of United Tribes of Bristol Bay. The president also spoke about his executive orders on conservation, including his "America the Beautiful" initiative and the establishment of national monuments.
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Washington Journal: Bobby Kogan
31 minutesTopic: Bobby Kogan of the Center for American Progress discussed House Republicans' debt limit and spending cut proposals.
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Washington Journal: David Bier
5 minutesCato Institute's David Bier discussed the ending of Title 42 and the economic impact of legal and illegal immigration.
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White House Press Secretary & Infrastructure Coordinator Hold Briefing
52 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu hold a briefing at the White House.
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Government Accountability Office Official Testifies on Bank Failures
1 hour, 36 minutesMichael Clements, an official at the Government Accountability Office, testified on his agency's review of the Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank collapses. Mr. Clements said that the banks engaged in high-risk practices, such as rapid growth and heavy reliance on uninsured deposits, which contributed to the failures. He further reported that regulators--the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve--were able to identify issues, but did not escalate supervisory actions in time to mitigate the risks. Republicans focused on the latter issue, blaming regulators for the failures. Democrats instead drew more attention to the bank executives' mismanagement and Trump-era deregulations. The hearing took place before a House Financial Services subcommittee.
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FDA Commissioner on Patient Empowerment & Digital Health Care
43 minutesFood and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf discussed digital healthcare and patient empowerment at the National Health Council's (NHC's) Science of Patient Engagement Symposium in Washington, DC. He shared remarks on the intersection of patient engagement and digital health, how the FDA approaches clinical research, and discussed possible negative implications of immerging technologies in health care.
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Administration Officials Discuss Public Sector Recruitment and Career Opportunities
1 hour, 3 minutesEnergy Deputy Secretary David Turk and Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman joined a panel with other federal workforce officials for a discussion on public service recruitment and career opportunities, hosted by the Partnership for Public Service in Washington, DC. Several topics were discussed, including internship opportunities, career advancement opportunities, pay incentives, diversity initiatives, and workforce mentorship.
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Fmr. U.S. Ambassadors Discuss Corruption in Foreign Governments
1 hour, 27 minutesFormer U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor joined other former ambassadors for a discussion on corruption in foreign governments and misuse of U.S. security assistance hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace. Several topics were discussed, including security sector assistance, combating corrupt military regimes, the misuse of security assistance funds, and public trust. The ambassadors also touched on the challenges of power posed by China and Russia.
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White House Press Secretary & Infrastructure Coordinator Hold Briefing
52 minutesWhite House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu said the president's infrastructure agenda is "in full progress." He added, "We're breaking ground, we're turning dirt, and we're getting it done." Landrieu joined White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during the daily briefing to discuss infrastructure investments across the country. Other topics during the briefing included debt ceiling negotiations, border security and the expiration of Title 42, and the economy.
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After Words: Alexandra Robbins, "The Teachers - A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession"
50 minutesInvestigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.
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Rep. Jim Jordan & State Attorneys General at GOP Lawyers Group Conference
1 hour, 32 minutesHouse Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) touted Republican legislative wins during a speech at the Republican National Lawyers Association policy conference in Arlington, Virginia. Following his remarks a group of attorneys general from Arkansas, Georgia and Florida discussed their legal agendas, fighting crime and upholding the Constitution.
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Hearing With Human Trafficking Survivors & Advocates
2 hours, 37 minutesA House Foreign Affairs subcommittee heard from human trafficking survivors and advocates, whose testimonies were considered amid continued implementation of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA). The subcommittee's chair, Chris Smith (R-NJ), authored the legislation, which aims to protect victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as prevent and prosecute such crimes. Witnesses included Colorado Judge Robert Lung, who was a victim of sex trafficking when he was a boy. Moreover, Martina Vandenberg, president of the Human Trafficking Legal Center, gave policy recommendations for reauthorization of the TVPA, such as sanctioning government officials who engage in trafficking, and illustrated an example of a case involving a Malawian diplomat.
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Government Officials Testify on Global Human Trafficking
1 hour, 18 minutesThe State Department's Cindy Dyer and the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Johnny Walsh testified on reauthorization of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. The subcommittee's chair, Chris Smith (R-NJ), authored the legislation, which aims for the so-called three P's: to protect victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as prevent and prosecute such crimes. The officials said partnerships with other nations is a fourth "P" that is vital to their work. They also highlighted specific regions of concern, such as Ukraine amid Russia's invasion, China's Xinjiang province, Cuba's labor program, Venezuelan migrants, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's cobalt mining, and other areas. Finally, members inquired about the Trafficking in Persons Report, which annually ranks other governments on efforts to combat human trafficking.
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After Words: Alexandra Robbins, "The Teachers - A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession"
48 minutesInvestigative reporter Alexandra Robbins provided a behind-the-scenes look at the issues teachers are facing in the classroom today. She was interviewed by Education Week staff writer Madeline Will.
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Hearing With Human Trafficking Survivors & Advocates
2 hours, 37 minutesA House Foreign Affairs subcommittee heard from human trafficking survivors and advocates, whose testimonies were considered amid continued implementation of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA). The subcommittee's chair, Chris Smith (R-NJ), authored the legislation, which aims to protect victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as prevent and prosecute such crimes. Witnesses included Colorado Judge Robert Lung, who was a victim of sex trafficking when he was a boy. Moreover, Martina Vandenberg, president of the Human Trafficking Legal Center, gave policy recommendations for reauthorization of the TVPA, such as sanctioning government officials who engage in trafficking, and illustrated an example of a case involving a Malawian diplomat.
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Government Officials Testify on Global Human Trafficking
1 hour, 17 minutesThe State Department's Cindy Dyer and the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Johnny Walsh testified on reauthorization of the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. The subcommittee's chair, Chris Smith (R-NJ), authored the legislation, which aims for the so-called three P's: to protect victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as prevent and prosecute such crimes. The officials said partnerships with other nations is a fourth "P" that is vital to their work. They also highlighted specific regions of concern, such as Ukraine amid Russia's invasion, China's Xinjiang province, Cuba's labor program, Venezuelan migrants, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's cobalt mining, and other areas. Finally, members inquired about the Trafficking in Persons Report, which annually ranks other governments on efforts to combat human trafficking.