C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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U.S. Senate: #2 Post Nuclear Starting w/ Cornyn - UK
1 hour, 7 minutesJust after 12 noon, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell raises a point of order "that the precedent set on November 21, 2013 is a majority vote on all nominations." This is going nuclear - lowering the cloture threshold to simple majority for Supreme Court nominations. Under the Democratic nuclear option of 2013, the cloture threshold was majority for all nominations except SCOTUS nominees, which remained at 60 votes. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), in the chair, says the precedent from 2013 does not apply to SCOTUS nominations, and McConnell appeals her ruling.
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U.S. Senate: #3 Post Nuclear Starting w/ Blumenthal UK
58 minutesJust after 12 noon, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell raises a point of order "that the precedent set on November 21, 2013 is a majority vote on all nominations." This is going nuclear - lowering the cloture threshold to simple majority for Supreme Court nominations. Under the Democratic nuclear option of 2013, the cloture threshold was majority for all nominations except SCOTUS nominees, which remained at 60 votes. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), in the chair, says the precedent from 2013 does not apply to SCOTUS nominations, and McConnell appeals her ruling.
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U.S. Senate: #4 Post Nuclear Starting with Reed UK
39 minutesJust after 12 noon, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell raises a point of order "that the precedent set on November 21, 2013 is a majority vote on all nominations." This is going nuclear - lowering the cloture threshold to simple majority for Supreme Court nominations. Under the Democratic nuclear option of 2013, the cloture threshold was majority for all nominations except SCOTUS nominees, which remained at 60 votes. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska), in the chair, says the precedent from 2013 does not apply to SCOTUS nominations, and McConnell appeals her ruling.
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Public Affairs Events
30 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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U.S. Senate
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U.S. Senate: Senate ReAir Combo - McConnell & Schumer on Syria/Gorsuch K
9 minutesMajority Leader Mitch McConnell opened the Senate today by commented on the U.S. missile strikes in Syria, saying he agreed with the President's actions. He went on to talk about the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to be the next U.S. Supreme Court justice, mentions the rules change in passing. THEN: Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today commented on the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, specifically mentioning that he hopes that the judge heard Democratic concerns and will rule fairly. He lamented the use of the Nuclear Option and hoped that the two parties could come together. He went on to comment on U.S. missile strikes in Syria, agreeing with the action but calling on the administration to now consult with congress on the way forward.
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U.S. Senate: Senate ReAir #3 - Cornyn & Durbin on Syria/Gorsuch K
18 minutesMajority Whip John Cornyn today lauded the Trump administration for taking action against Syria following reported gas attacks against its own citizens. He went on to talk about the nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, urging his colleagues to confirm him. He chastises Dems for filibustering, and making Republican trigger the Nuclear Option. He was followed by fellow Judiciary Committee member and Minority Whip Dick Durbin, who disputed Cornyn's version of events.
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Sen. McConnell News Conference
27 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told reporters he supports the U.S. missile strikes in Syria at a news conference on the Hill. He called it well planned, well executed and certainly more than a "pin prick" to the Assad regime. He added that the strikes also signaled that America is back and sends a message to North Korea, Russia, and Iran that America is leading again. Sen. McConnell also talked about the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch, federal spending and GOP efforts to repeal and replace the health care law.
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Package for 'Supreme Court New Justice- Justice Thomas
2 minutesJudge Neil Gorsuch was confirmed by the Senate to become the newest member of the Supreme Court. Justice Clarence Thomas, who joined the Court in 1991, talked about how a new member gets their "sea legs" in adjusting to their new job.
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Package for 'Supreme Court New Justice - Justice Alito
2 minutesJudge Neil Gorsuch was confirmed by the Senate to become the newest member of the Supreme Court. Justice Samuel Alito, who joined the Court in 2006, talked about his experiences being the newest member on the Court and what it was like to write his first opinion.
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Package for 'Supreme Court New Justice - Justice Ginsburg
2 minutesJudge Neil Gorsuch was confirmed by the Senate to become the newest member of the Supreme Court. Justice Ginsburg, who joined the Court in 1993, talked about the advice she gives to new members.
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Package for 'Supreme Court New Justice - Justice Kagan 1
60 secondsJudge Neil Gorsuch was confirmed by the Senate to become the newest member of the Supreme Court. Justice Elena Kagan, who joined the Court in 2010, talked about touring the Court with Chief Justice John Roberts before her official swearing-in ceremony.
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Ben Carson Remarks at Nat'l Low Income Housing Coalition
44 minutesHousing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson delivered remarks on the importance of low income housing programs at the National Low Income Housing Coalition conference in Washington, DC. Secretary Carson also talked about the need to be more efficient with these programs and how affordable housing issues can be addressed with other programs and other means outside of HUD.
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Australian Parliament Question Time Wrap-Up
39 minutesKieran Gilbert, chief political reporter for Sky News Australia, hosted a program wrapping up the most recent sitting session of Australia's parliament during the last two weeks of March 2017. Many members of the Australian Senate and House of Representatives focused their queries to chamber leaders on Australia's relationship with the U.S. and the Trump administration, asking about recent Australian diplomatic overtures to the White House, and recent shifts in American climate change policy that clashed with Australian policies. The parliament was expected to next sit in mid-May 2017.
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U.S. Senate: Senate FRIDAY SESSION KEYED
1 hour, 13 minutesThe Senate today (Friday) approved Judge Neil Gorsuch to become the next U.S. Supreme Court justice, replacing the late Antonin Scalia...that vote was 54-45, with Democrats Heidi Heitkamp, Joe Donnelly and Joe Manchin joining all Republicans present in voting to approve the nominee...next, we'll show you all of today's Senate session leading up to that final confirmation vote...this is about an hour and 15 minutes.
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Sen. Grassley avail Judge Gorsuch
14 minutesSenate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke with reporters immediately following the Senate's 54-45 vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Sen. Grassley rejected the idea that the Senate changing the rules to confirm Neil Gorsuch taints the newest justice, noting that current Supreme Court Justice Thomas was more controversial but did not face a filibuster.
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Package for 'CSIS MISSILE DEFENSE - Sen. Sullivan R-AK
58 minutesSen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Armed Services Committee, delivered remarks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies on the future of U.S. missile defense. He emphasized the need to strengthen and modernize missile defense capabilities to counter the threats posed by North Korea and other adversaries.
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CSIS MISSILE DEFENSE - Panel Discussion
1 hour, 33 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a discussion with former defense officials and global security experts on the future of missile defense. Panelists talked about the challenges of strategic missile defense, the importance of missile interceptor testing and threats posed by North Korea, Iran, China and Russia. Former Defense Under Secretary for Policy James Miller moderated the event.
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Package for 'HSE ARMED - USCENTCOM Intel - Part 1
19 minutesDefense Department Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine testified before a House Armed Services Subcommittee on allegations that U.S. Central Command altered intelligence related to combating ISIS. Acting IG Fine said his investigation did not find systemic or intentional distortion of intelligence by Central Command seniors leaders. However, he acknowledged that there was widespread perception among many analysts that their leaders were attempting to distort intelligence. Other witnesses included the intelligence director of U.S. Central Command Maj. Gen. Mark Quantock as well as officials from the Defense Department and Defense Intelligence Agency.
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Package for 'HSE ARMED - USCENTCOM Intel - Part 2
37 minutesDefense Department Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine testified before a House Armed Services Subcommittee on allegations that U.S. Central Command altered intelligence related to combating ISIS. Acting IG Fine said his investigation did not find systemic or intentional distortion of intelligence by Central Command seniors leaders. However, he acknowledged that there was widespread perception among many analysts that their leaders were attempting to distort intelligence. Other witnesses included the intelligence director of U.S. Central Command Maj. Gen. Mark Quantock as well as officials from the Defense Department and Defense Intelligence Agency.
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U.S. Senate: Senate FRIDAY SESSION KEYED
1 hour, 14 minutesThe Senate today (Friday) approved Judge Neil Gorsuch to become the next U.S. Supreme Court justice, replacing the late Antonin Scalia...that vote was 54-45, with Democrats Heidi Heitkamp, Joe Donnelly and Joe Manchin joining all Republicans present in voting to approve the nominee...next, we'll show you all of today's Senate session leading up to that final confirmation vote...this is about an hour and 15 minutes.
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Sen. Grassley avail Judge Gorsuch
10 minutesSenate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke with reporters immediately following the Senate's 54-45 vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Sen. Grassley rejected the idea that the Senate changing the rules to confirm Neil Gorsuch taints the newest justice, noting that current Supreme Court Justice Thomas was more controversial but did not face a filibuster.
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Sen. McConnell News Conference
29 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told reporters he supports the U.S. missile strikes in Syria at a news conference on the Hill. He called it well planned, well executed and certainly more than a "pin prick" to the Assad regime. He added that the strikes also signaled that America is back and sends a message to North Korea, Russia, and Iran that America is leading again. Sen. McConnell also talked about the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch, federal spending and GOP efforts to repeal and replace the health care law.
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Package for AHR Health Insurance Policy Summit Part 1
1 hour, 51 minutesThe Alliance for Health Reform hosted a health insurance policy forum to consider the state of the industry and the future of health care in the U.S. This portion features a conversation with former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle and former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Tom Scully, followed by a panel discussion about the individual health insurance market.
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Package for AHR Health Insurance Policy Summit Part 2
1 hour, 35 minutesAfter a break, the Alliance for Health Reform's health insurance policy forum resumed for two additional panels. The first featured policy experts who talked about the challenges facing Medicaid and how best to address them into the future. The second panel talked more broadly about trends in care and coverage, and made recommendations for national and state policymakers on how to improve the system for overall success.
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U.S. Senate: Senate FRIDAY SESSION KEYED
1 hour, 13 minutesThe Senate today (Friday) approved Judge Neil Gorsuch to become the next U.S. Supreme Court justice, replacing the late Antonin Scalia...that vote was 54-45, with Democrats Heidi Heitkamp, Joe Donnelly and Joe Manchin joining all Republicans present in voting to approve the nominee...next, we'll show you all of today's Senate session leading up to that final confirmation vote...this is about an hour and 15 minutes.
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Sen. Grassley avail Judge Gorsuch
11 minutesSenate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-IA) spoke with reporters immediately following the Senate's 54-45 vote to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Sen. Grassley rejected the idea that the Senate changing the rules to confirm Neil Gorsuch taints the newest justice, noting that current Supreme Court Justice Thomas was more controversial but did not face a filibuster.
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Sen. McConnell News Conference
29 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told reporters he supports the U.S. missile strikes in Syria at a news conference on the Hill. He called it well planned, well executed and certainly more than a "pin prick" to the Assad regime. He added that the strikes also signaled that America is back and sends a message to North Korea, Russia, and Iran that America is leading again. Sen. McConnell also talked about the confirmation vote for Supreme Court nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch, federal spending and GOP efforts to repeal and replace the health care law.
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Package for AHR Health Insurance Policy Summit Part 1
1 hour, 51 minutesThe Alliance for Health Reform hosted a health insurance policy forum to consider the state of the industry and the future of health care in the U.S. This portion features a conversation with former Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle and former Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Tom Scully, followed by a panel discussion about the individual health insurance market.
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Package for AHR Health Insurance Policy Summit Part 2
1 hour, 33 minutesAfter a break, the Alliance for Health Reform's health insurance policy forum resumed for two additional panels. The first featured policy experts who talked about the challenges facing Medicaid and how best to address them into the future. The second panel talked more broadly about trends in care and coverage, and made recommendations for national and state policymakers on how to improve the system for overall success.
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U.S. Senate: Senate FRIDAY SESSION KEYED
1 hour, 24 minutesThe Senate today (Friday) approved Judge Neil Gorsuch to become the next U.S. Supreme Court justice, replacing the late Antonin Scalia...that vote was 54-45, with Democrats Heidi Heitkamp, Joe Donnelly and Joe Manchin joining all Republicans present in voting to approve the nominee...next, we'll show you all of today's Senate session leading up to that final confirmation vote...this is about an hour and 15 minutes.