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Washington Journal: 09/04/2023
3 hours, 2 minutesThe Century Foundation's Jody Calemine and American Compass' Oren Cass, author of "The Once and Future Worker: A Vision for the Renewal of Work in America." discuss challenges facing the American workforce and potential policy solutions.
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Public Affairs Events
3 hours, 3 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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AFL-CIO President Delivers Remarks on Union Organizing
1 hour, 23 minutesAFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered a speech on union organizing in Washington, DC. She said "corporate greed and inequality" were at an all-time high, noting, "A CEO makes 272 times what the average worker does...That kind of inequality is not logical; it's not rational...it has to end." She also said the quality of American jobs had declined in recent decades, but said there was a new labor "awakening" happening in the U.S. Ms. Shuler was joined by members of unions, including the American Federation of Teachers, SAG-AFTRA, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who also delivered remarks.
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Acting Labor Secretary Testifies on Department's Priorities
3 hours, 39 minutesActing Labor Secretary Julie Su fielded questions on her record as she testified on the department's policies and priorities before the House Education and the Workforce Committee. Topics included vaccine mandates, apprenticeships and other workforce development programs, independent contractor classifications for employees, and child labor abuses.
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair on Democracy & Preventing War
1 hour, 2 minutesJoint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Mark Milley discussed upholding democracy and preventing great power wars at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He gave an overview of World War I and World War II, calling the years between 1914 and 1945, "the most violent three decades ever recorded in human history." He then discussed current military challenges, including the Russia-Ukraine War, China, and misinformation. In regard to the Wagner mercenary group's recent revolt against the Russian military, he said it's "too early to tell" if the incident weakened Putin's grip on power amid the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. General Milley will step down as the Joint Chiefs of Staff chair before October 1, when his term expires.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci & Fmr. Sen. Bill Frist on Fighting HIV/AIDS
51 minutesDr. Anthony Fauci and former U.S. Senator Bill Frist (R-TN) spoke about the global progress in fighting HIV/AIDS during a discussion at the Aspen Ideas Conference in Colorado. The two attributed much of this success to the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) which was enacted in 2003. Twenty years after its inception, both Drs. Fauci and Frist talked about their role and experiences in working with then President George W. Bush to establish PEPFAR. Through the years the U.S. government has invested more than $100 billion to address this disease.
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AFL-CIO President Delivers Remarks on Union Organizing
1 hour, 22 minutesAFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered a speech on union organizing in Washington, DC. She said "corporate greed and inequality" were at an all-time high, noting, "A CEO makes 272 times what the average worker does...That kind of inequality is not logical; it's not rational...it has to end." She also said the quality of American jobs had declined in recent decades, but said there was a new labor "awakening" happening in the U.S. Ms. Shuler was joined by members of unions, including the American Federation of Teachers, SAG-AFTRA, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who also delivered remarks.
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Interior & Acting Labor Secretaries on Job Creation & Environment
58 minutesActing Labor Secretary Julie Su signed memorandums of understanding with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Environmental Protection Agency Chief of Staff Dan Utech at the Labor Department in Washington, DC. The agreements focus on creating union jobs and a clean energy economy. Also, a panel of community stakeholders discussed their experiences in advancing these goals.
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National Park Service Deputy Director Testifies on Park Access - Part 1
41 minutesMike Reynolds, National Park Service deputy director for external and congressional affairs, testified on challenges to accessing and managing parks before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He spoke on the challenges with climate change that have impacted the parks in recent years, such as wildfires and extreme weather events. A variety of topics were addressed, including funding needs, park closures, infrastructure and repair backlogs and workforce concerns.
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National Park Service Deputy Director Testifies on Park Access - Part 2
46 minutesMike Reynolds, National Park Service deputy director for external and congressional affairs, testified on challenges to accessing and managing parks before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He spoke on the challenges with climate change that have impacted the parks in recent years, such as wildfires and extreme weather events. A variety of topics were addressed, including funding needs, park closures, infrastructure and repair backlogs and workforce concerns.
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AFL-CIO President Delivers Remarks on Union Organizing
1 hour, 23 minutesAFL-CIO President Liz Shuler delivered a speech on union organizing in Washington, DC. She said "corporate greed and inequality" were at an all-time high, noting, "A CEO makes 272 times what the average worker does...That kind of inequality is not logical; it's not rational...it has to end." She also said the quality of American jobs had declined in recent decades, but said there was a new labor "awakening" happening in the U.S. Ms. Shuler was joined by members of unions, including the American Federation of Teachers, SAG-AFTRA, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, who also delivered remarks.
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Medical Professionals and Policy Advocates Testify on Economic Impact of Diabetes
1 hour, 54 minutesMedical experts, policy advocates and community leaders testified on the economic impact of diabetes before the Joint Economic Committee. Several topics were addressed, including the need for increased access to health care, the driving factors for the rise of diabetes in the U.S., the link between obesity and diabetes, nutrition needs, and the role of the federal government in combating the disease. Among those testifying was Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, who testified on the importance of the Special Diabetes Program for Indians, which was set to expire on September 30, 2023 if not reauthorized by Congress.
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Election Officials Discuss Previous & Upcoming Elections - Part 2
1 hour, 18 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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Discussion on Public-Private Partnerships in Space Industry - Part 1
1 hour, 35 minutesFormer NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and others discussed public-private partnerships in the space industry. Risk-sharing between the two sectors was among the topics discussed, with Aerospace Corporation CEO Steve Isakowitz saying, "The beauty of the private sector is they're willing to take more risks; they're willing to see new things move faster than the government, who just tends to be more risk-averse." The George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs hosted this event.
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Discussion on Public-Private Partnerships in Space Industry - Part 2
1 hour, 2 minutesAerospace industry stakeholders and others discussed public-private partnerships in the space industry during an event hosted by the George Washington University Elliott School of International Affairs. Several topics were discussed, including risk-sharing between the two sectors, innovation, insurance challenges, and the space economy.