C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Discussion on Gay Marriage Equality at George Washington University
2 hours, 2 minutesA 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.
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Discussion on Foreign Police Access to Social Media Data
1 hour, 7 minutesPrivacy advocates, legal scholars and Richard Downing, the deputy assistant Attorney General, took part in a panel discussion outlining a legislative proposal that allows foreign police access to U.S. social media data. These new rules would streamline the process foreign police agencies must go through to get social media data from U.S. companies. Panelists looked at the pros and cons of the proposed legislation.
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Senate Judiciary Hearing on Visa Overstays
1 hour, 40 minutesA Senate subcommittee examined the issue of visa overstays and the national security implications. Members heard from representatives from various divisions within the Homeland Security Department who discussed some of the pilot programs utilizing advanced technology to address the issue. Also testifying was the Homeland Security Department's inspector general who talked about some of the technological barriers preventing officials from tracking those who overstay their visas. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) chairs the Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration.
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Nat'l Governors Assn. Summer Meeting
1 hour, 8 minutesThe National Governors Association meets for its 2017 summer meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, with panel discussions on cybersecurity and the impact of global trade on the states' economies.
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Nat'l Governors Assoc. Opioid Panel
1 hour, 15 minutesAt the National Governors Association 2017 summer meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, a panel of governors discussed their states' efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. The governors shared what specific programs were working in their respective states and encouraged each other to lead the coordinating efforts between the various groups involved in addressing the crisis, including federal, state and local elected officials, law enforcement, teachers, students, parents and doctors.
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'CSIS U.S. and U.K. Relations
1 hour, 12 minutesBritish Secretary of Defense Michael Fallon discussed U.S.-U.K. cooperation in combating global security threats such as cybersecurity, North Korea and Syria. Secretary Fallon also spoke on the future of NATO and the 2017 G20 summit in Hamburg, Germany. The discussion was moderated by Heather Conley of the Center for Strategic & International Studies.
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Vice President Pence
37 minutesVice President Pence asked for the support of governors as Senate Republicans were working to pass the latest iteration of a replacement bill for the 2010 Affordable Care Act. The vice president, who had expanded Indiana's Medicaid program during his time as governor of that state, said he understood the concerns of governors in supporting the bill, but said it was the best solution to fixing issues with the 2010 health care law.
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Public Affairs Events
1 hour, 34 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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FBI Director Confirmation Hearing Part 1
4 hours, 22 minutesChristopher Wray, President Trump's nominee to be the next FBI Director, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing. He faced tough questions from both Republicans and Democrats on whether he will maintain the bureau's independence. Mr. Wray denied being asked to give a loyalty oath to President Trump vowing only to the loyal to the Constitution and the rule of law. He also directly disputed President Trump's assertion that the Russia investigation is a witch hunt.
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Washington Journal: MARY AGNES CAREY
56 minutesKaiser Health News correspondent Mary Agnes Carey discusses what's included in the latest Senate Republican health care bill.
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Interview with Alex Rogers
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2017 Medicare Trustees Report
1 hour, 52 minutesThe Medicare Board of Trustees issued its 2017 report saying the federal health care program will remain solvent through 2029. A forum was held to examine some of the report's other findings and to discuss ways to improve Medicare's longterm fiscal condition. Speakers included the chief actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
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House Ways and Means Subcmte. Hearing on Social Security
52 minutesSocial Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss testified before the House Ways and Means subcommittee responsible for social security oversight. He talked about the SSA's annual trustees report on the status and solvency of the social security trust funds, and answered questions from subcommittee members about potential solutions for staving off the funds' depletion.
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Washington Journal: MARY AGNES CAREY
56 minutesKaiser Health News correspondent Mary Agnes Carey discusses what's included in the latest Senate Republican health care bill.
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Interview with Alex Rogers
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2017 Medicare Trustees Report
1 hour, 52 minutesThe Medicare Board of Trustees issued its 2017 report saying the federal health care program will remain solvent through 2029. A forum was held to examine some of the report's other findings and to discuss ways to improve Medicare's longterm fiscal condition. Speakers included the chief actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
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House Ways and Means Subcmte. Hearing on Social Security
52 minutesSocial Security Administration Chief Actuary Stephen Goss testified before the House Ways and Means subcommittee responsible for social security oversight. He talked about the SSA's annual trustees report on the status and solvency of the social security trust funds, and answered questions from subcommittee members about potential solutions for staving off the funds' depletion.
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Confirmation Hearing for Homeland Security Nominations
1 hour, 35 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing for the president's nominees to be the next TSA administrator and Homeland Security under secretary for intelligence & analysis. Members noted the high experience level for the two nominees and expressed support for their nominations and path forward for confirmation. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) chairs the committee while Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) serves as the ranking member.
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Hearing on State Department Human Trafficking Report
1 hour, 8 minutesDeputy Secretary of State John Sullivan and Susan Coppedge, the U.S. diplomat assigned to combat human trafficking, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the 2017 State Department report on its efforts to combat human trafficking. They outlined the results of the report, which showed some progress in efforts to end trafficking in some nations like Ukraine, and talked about future initiatives the department would take.
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2017 Medicare Trustees Report
1 hour, 48 minutesThe Medicare Board of Trustees issued its 2017 report saying the federal health care program will remain solvent through 2029. A forum was held to examine some of the report's other findings and to discuss ways to improve Medicare's longterm fiscal condition. Speakers included the chief actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The event was hosted by the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.