C-SPAN TV Schedule
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Washington Journal: 08/22/2023
3 hours, 2 minutesCenter for Equal Opportunity's Devon Westhill and NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Jin Hee Lee discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision and USA Today's Francesca Chambers discusses President Biden's reelection strategy.
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President Biden Delivers Remarks on Maui Wildfires in Hawaii
27 minutesPresident Biden delivered remarks on the deadly Maui wildfires that left more than a hundred dead. He and first lady Jill Biden were on the island paying their respects and surveying the damage. During his remarks, the president outlined the steps federal agencies had taken to assist in the recovery effort. Afterward, other lawmakers including Gov. Josh Green (D), Senators Mazie Hirono (D) and Brian Schatz (D), and Rep. Jill Tokuda (D) also delivered brief remarks on the ongoing needs for Lahaina, a town of 13,000 that was once the capital of an independent Hawaiian Kingdom.
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Hearing on Value of AM Radio
2 hours, 44 minutesThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology examined the benefits of AM radio and the potential consequences if not included in new vehicles including electric cars. The House panel heard from Jerry Chapman, president of Woof Boom Radio, Lt. Col. Christopher DeMaise, commander of New Jersey State Police's Homeland Security Branch, and Scott Schmidt, safety policy vice president of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation. Republican and Democratic lawmakers voiced their concerns with eliminating AM radio in vehicles, including the reliance on AM radio in emergencies for alerts to the public when the power or internet is out.
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Washington Journal: Devon Westhill & Jin Hee Lee
47 minutesCenter for Equal Opportunity's Devon Westhill and NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Jin Hee Lee discussed the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action at Harvard and University of North Carolina. This was part of a weeklong series looking at key 2022-23 Supreme Court cases.
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U.S. House of Representatives: 08/22/2023
6 minutesThe House will meet for a short Pro Forma session. They return in September for legislative work.
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Transportation Official Testifies on Highway Infrastructure Projects
1 hour, 57 minutesFederal Highway Administration (FHWA) Administrator Shailen Bhatt testified on implementing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act. His testimony came days after a truck caught on fire and caused a section of Interstate 95 to collapse in Philadelphia. He said the FHWA was working with other governmental agencies on emergency relief and offered support to state officials to reopen the section as quickly as possible. Moreover, senators inquired about electric vehicles, including safety and the progress of rolling out charging stations.
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Election Officials Discuss Previous & Upcoming Elections - Part 2
1 hour, 20 minutesState and local election officials discussed the importance of maintaining accurate voter lists during the Center for Election Innovation and Research's symposium on election policy. Several topics were discussed, including reasons for purging voter lists, the impact of misinformation and disinformation on election policy, the importance of transparency, and why some voters may appear on multiple voting lists. Among the panelists were New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver (D), Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore (D), and Ryan Germany, former general counsel to the Georgia Secretary of State's office.
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Hearing on Children Abducted to Other Countries
2 hours, 41 minutesMichelle Bernier-Toth, the State Department's special adviser for children's issues, along with advocates, testified on children abducted by a parent and taken overseas and efforts to return them to the U.S. before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee. Topics included challenges with international law, implementation of the U.S. Sean and David Goldman International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act and the lack of resources for parents in these situations. According to a government report, in 2022 alone, more than 800 children were abducted and taken overseas by a parent.
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Washington Journal: Devon Westhill & Jin Hee Lee
58 minutesCenter for Equal Opportunity's Devon Westhill and NAACP Legal Defense Fund's Jin Hee Lee discussed the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action at Harvard and University of North Carolina. This was part of a weeklong series looking at key 2022-23 Supreme Court cases.
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Justices Hear Case on UNC's Race-Conscious Admissions Policy
2 hours, 45 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in a case challenging the University of North Carolina's (UNC) race-conscious admissions policy. At UNC, race is among the factors used in the holistic review of each of the applicants. The university said it "considers all aspects of an applicant's background and values many kinds of diversity." There is no racial quota or points in this policy. Furthermore, the university stated its goal of this admissions policy is to help promote diversity among its student body and educational environment, something they said they could not achieve solely with race-neutral alternatives. That said, the university does engage in race-neutral efforts such as the use of recruiting campaigns targeting underserved high schools and underrepresented students. They also have a working group focused on studying race-neutral alternatives and diversity in admissions. Under Supreme Court precedent, in the case named Grutter v. Bollinger, race is permitted in admissions pol
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Justices Hear Case on Harvard's Race-Conscious Admissions Policy
1 hour, 58 minutesThe Supreme Court struck down two major universities'--Harvard and University of North Carolina--race-conscious college admissions programs, citing they violate the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the majority opinion and Justice Sotomayor wrote the Court's dissenting view. The justices heard oral argument in the Harvard case in October 2022. Under Harvard's policy there is no racial quota or points. Each candidate's application is given an initial read and numerical rating where four areas are assessed: academic, extracurricular, athletic, and personal. Race is not considered in this first step and applicants are not eliminated or denied in this round. Next, reviewers move on to the "school support rating" and an "overall" rating. In the overall rating reviewers are allowed to give candidates "tips" for many things including race, creativity, athleticism, being a legacy or a child of a staff member. Competitive applicants are then referre
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Washington Journal: Francesca Chambers
27 minutesUSA Today White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers discussed President Biden's reelection strategy and White House news of the day.
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Discussion on Green Hydrogen Tax Credit
1 hour, 17 minutesResources for the Future (RFF) held a discussion on the new green hydrogen tax credit program made possible through the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act law. The program aims to provide incentives to companies to jump start the hydrogen-fuel industry in the U.S. Panelists focused their discussion on potential program rules and the need for flexibility with implementation. The Treasury Department is tasked with developing rules and implementing the program.
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Military and Government Officials Discuss U.S.-Korea-Japan Summit
53 minutesState Department Office of Korean and Mongolian Affairs Director Seth Bailey and U.S. Air Force Japan Country Director Lt. Col. Michael Deckard offered the government's perspective on the recent U.S.-Korea-Japan summit held at Camp David during a conversation co-hosted by the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) and the Mansfield Foundation. Several topics were discussed, including the impact the trilateral agreement among the three countries will have in the Indo-Pacific Region, military cooperation and coordination, and the economic impact of the agreement. They also addressed China's reaction to the summit and the challenges it may present in the region.
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Discussion on U.S.-Korea-Japan Summit
1 hour, 9 minutesIndo-Pacific and East Asia policy advocates discussed the recent U.S.-Korea-Japan summit held at Camp David during a conversation co-hosted by the Korea Economic Institute of America (KEI) and the Mansfield Foundation. Several topics were discussed, including the impact the trilateral agreement among the three countries will have in the Indo-Pacific Region, the role of trade and climate policy in the agreement, and its economic impact. They also addressed China's reaction to the summit and the challenges it may present in the region.
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Campaign 2024: Former Vice President Pence at "Fair-Side Chat" in Iowa
31 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence outlined why he's running and what he'd hope to achieve in the White House during a conversation with Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. Topics included border security, foreign policy, and the economy. In addition, the former VP spoke about his funniest campaign moments which included people telling him he looked like Gov. Reynold's husband and his favorite fair foods which included the corn dog.
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Campaign 2024: Gov. Doug Burgum at "Fair-Side Chat" in Iowa
28 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate Gov. Doug Burgum (ND) spoke with Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair as part of her "Fair-Side Chats" series. He talked about his life and his path to the North Dakota governorship as well as his economic record in the state. The GOP hopeful also outlined his priorities if elected president, including a focus on job growth and streamlined government.
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Campaign 2024: Gov. Ron DeSantis Speaks at "Fair Side" Chats in Iowa
30 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate and Governor Ron DeSantis (FL) spoke with Governor Kim Reynolds (R-IA) at the Iowa State Fair in the capital of Des Moines. He promoted his record as governor, including his handling of fiscal policy and the COVID-19 pandemic, and discussed his plans for the nation if elected president, such as expanding school choice and decreasing the size of federal government.