Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen hinted that the board could begin to unwind its balance sheet this year but stressed to lawmakers that this is dependent on economic conditions and data. Her comments came in testimony before the House Financial Services Committee. Nearing the end of her term at the central bank, Chair Yellen said that if the president were to call her about potentially staying on for a second term, it is a conversation she would have with him. Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) chairs the committee while Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) serves as the ranking member.
Schumer criticizes health care replacement, saying GOP is running from its own bill. Says even some conservative groups oppose Cruz Amendment. Also net neutrality, will oppose Trump efforts to dismantle it.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee holds a hearing on the State Department's 2017 report on human trafficking and U.S.-led efforts to combat the practice.
Schumer criticizes health care replacement, saying GOP is running from its own bill. Says even some conservative groups oppose Cruz Amendment. Also net neutrality, will oppose Trump efforts to dismantle it.
Schumer criticizes health care replacement, saying GOP is running from its own bill. Says even some conservative groups oppose Cruz Amendment. Also net neutrality, will oppose Trump efforts to dismantle it.
Senator John McCain came to the Senate floor to show his irritation with the speed, or lack there of - with the Senate legislative agenda. He argued that the Senate is wasting time working on nominations when they can work on the budget, and the funding for rebuilding the military.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announces that a draft version of the Health Care Law Replacement is now available on line. He urged Democrats to approve debate on the plan.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York, spoke out in opposition to the newly-released Health Care Law Replacement draft that was released by Republicans today (Thursday).
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) encourages bipartisan co-operation on passing a meaningful health care bill. Sen. Heitkamp (D-ND) also stresses bipartisanship, call in governors, and corporations who use wellness programs for their ideas. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), also on bipartisanship and mentions areas in which she has worked with Republicans: Prescription drugs and prices. Mentions how constituents who would talk to her about nursing home help, handicapped services, rural hospitals
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks out against the draft of the Health Care Law Replacement. He discusses the impact of the draft on opioid addiction programs and Medicaid. He calls on the Senate to reject the draft and work on fixing the current law.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke to reporters about the latest health care law replacement bill put forward by Senate Republicans. He called the new version of the bill even worse than the original, and said Americans cannot afford some of the changes and would like it even less than the first bill. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), the ranking members of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and Finance committees respectively, also participated in the briefing.
Vice President Pence travelled to Lexington, Kentucky where he met with small business leaders about their experiences with the health care system. He later addressed employees of a rental equipment company where he called on members of Congress - including Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) - to "step up and repeal and replace" the federal health care law. The vice president was introduced by Gov. Matt Bevin (R-KY).
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announces that a draft version of the Health Care Law Replacement is now available on line. He urged Democrats to approve debate on the plan.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York, spoke out in opposition to the newly-released Health Care Law Replacement draft that was released by Republicans today (Thursday).
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) encourages bipartisan co-operation on passing a meaningful health care bill. Sen. Heitkamp (D-ND) also stresses bipartisanship, call in governors, and corporations who use wellness programs for their ideas. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), also on bipartisanship and mentions areas in which she has worked with Republicans: Prescription drugs and prices. Mentions how constituents who would talk to her about nursing home help, handicapped services, rural hospitals
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks out against the draft of the Health Care Law Replacement. He discusses the impact of the draft on opioid addiction programs and Medicaid. He calls on the Senate to reject the draft and work on fixing the current law.
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) talk about their opposition to the latest draft of the Health Care Law Replacement. Sen. Cantwell focuses on what she describes as the "Junk Insurance Amendment" which was authored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and funding for opioid addiction programs. Sen. Stabenow called for Democrats and Republicans working together to improve the current law to hold down premium costs.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, and Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe held a press conference to detail a nationwide operation to counter health care fraud and the illegal distribution and sales of prescription drugs. Attorney General Sessions called the collective efforts of over 1,000 federal, state and local law enforcement agents the "largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history."
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she'd like to see a three percent growth rate for the U.S. but stressed that it could be quite challenging to achieve over the next five year period. Her response was to Sen. Bob Corker's (R-TN) questions regarding the president's tax policy agenda and efforts to increase the economic growth rate. This exchange between the two occurred during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing. Chair Yellen was appearing before the committee to deliver the central bank's semiannual monetary policy report. This was her second day on the Hill. She testified previously before the House Financial Services Committee. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) chairs the committee while Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) serves as the ranking member.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky announces that a draft version of the Health Care Law Replacement is now available on line. He urged Democrats to approve debate on the plan.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer of New York, spoke out in opposition to the newly-released Health Care Law Replacement draft that was released by Republicans today (Thursday).
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) speaks out against the draft of the Health Care Law Replacement. He discusses the impact of the draft on opioid addiction programs and Medicaid. He calls on the Senate to reject the draft and work on fixing the current law.
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) talk about their opposition to the latest draft of the Health Care Law Replacement. Sen. Cantwell focuses on what she describes as the "Junk Insurance Amendment" which was authored by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and funding for opioid addiction programs. Sen. Stabenow called for Democrats and Republicans working together to improve the current law to hold down premium costs.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, and Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe held a press conference to detail a nationwide operation to counter health care fraud and the illegal distribution and sales of prescription drugs. Attorney General Sessions called the collective efforts of over 1,000 federal, state and local law enforcement agents the "largest health care fraud takedown operation in American history."
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said she'd like to see a three percent growth rate for the U.S. but stressed that it could be quite challenging to achieve over the next five year period. Her response was to Sen. Bob Corker's (R-TN) questions regarding the president's tax policy agenda and efforts to increase the economic growth rate. This exchange between the two occurred during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing. Chair Yellen was appearing before the committee to deliver the central bank's semiannual monetary policy report. This was her second day on the Hill. She testified previously before the House Financial Services Committee. Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) chairs the committee while Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) serves as the ranking member.
A panel of members from the LGBT community discussed their personnel experiences in the fight for marriage equality and transsgender rights, and the ongoing struggles to gain full rights and protections. Participants included a couple who became co-litigants in a case that led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in the state of California. The event was hosted by George Washington University in Washington, DC.
