C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Combating ISIS and Protecting Minority Groups in Iraq
1 hour, 47 minutesThe U.S. Insitiute of Peace hosted a panel discussion on combating ISIS in Iraq and what can be done to protect minority communities in the country. Panelists included an Iraqi parliament member and the Kurdistan regional government's representative to the United States. Iraq's Ambassador to the U.S. also gave brief remarks at the top of this event. Religious freedom, equality rights for women and humanitarian efforts were among the topics discussed.
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Hearing on Oversight of the EPA's Superfund Program
1 hour, 12 minutesA subcommittee of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee examined the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Superfund program that was created to fund the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Testifying before members was an environmental attorney, a consultant and the regional operations director of Virginia's Dept. of Environmental Quality who gave their recommendations on ways to expedite the cleanup of toxic waste sites. The subcommittee is chaired by Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD).
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Senate Commerce Hearing on Fishery Management
1 hour, 23 minutesA Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee held a hearing assessing the nation's fishery laws, specifically reauthorization of the the Magnuson-Stevens Act. This law was enacted in 1976 and governs the management of marine fisheries in U.S. federal waters. Panelists included officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the New England Fishery Management Council. They provided recommendations for improving fishery management efforts and addressed the potential challenges posed by climate change and overfishing.
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U.S. Senate: 08/02/2017
8 hours, 42 minutesSenate meets at 10am and will debate the nomination of Marvin Kaplan to be a member of the National Labor Relations Board, with a cloture vote set for 11am.
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Senate Democrats on Jobs and the Economy.
23 minutesSenate Democrats unveiled what they are calling a "better deal" on trade at a press conference outside the Capitol building. The plan adds new restrictions for federal contractors to buy U.S. building materials. Taxpayer dollars for federal public works would also only go to U.S. companies and U.S. jobs.
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Washington Journal: SABRINA CORLETTE & JOSEPH ANTOS
58 minutesAmerican Enterprise Institute health care scholar Joseph Antos and Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms Project Director Sabrina Corlette discuss efforts to stabilize various Affordable Health Care insurance markets.
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Senate Environment Committee Hearing on FBI Headquarters
1 hour, 24 minutesOfficials from the FBI and General Services Administration (GSA) testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the future of the FBI headquarters. According to GSA acting commissioner Michael Gelber, the FBI consolidation project was cancelled due to a budget shortfall of $882 million dollars. Committee members expressed concern over the GSA's decision to cancel the proposal without notifying Congress. FBI Chief Financial Officer Richard Haley said the infrastructure of the current FBI headquarters is inefficient and doesn't allow the agency to effectively carry out its mission.
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WH Senior Adviser Stephen Miller vs. CNN's Jim Acosta
5 minutesWhite House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller, one of President Trump's top advisers on immigration policy (and a former staffer of Jeff Sessions when he was still a senator), got into a heated argument with CNN's Jim Acosta over why the proposed immigration system changes supported by the White House, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), et al., includes a requirement for immigrants to speak English. April Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks also asked Mr. Miller about his assertion that the proposed immigration changes would be a boon for black workers in the U.S.
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Water Security & Drought Preparedness
2 minutesA subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing focusing on water management and drought preparedness. Witnesses representing state water agencies, a water supply project developer and GE's water technologies division gave their recommendations for increasing water supplies through recycling projects, green infrastructure, technology investment and private sector incentives. The hearing was led by the subcommittee chair, Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ).
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Public Affairs Events
1 hour, 13 minutesPublic affairs events, congressional hearings, speeches, and interviews.
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Washington Journal: SABRINA CORLETTE & JOSEPH ANTOS
57 minutesAmerican Enterprise Institute health care scholar Joseph Antos and Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms Project Director Sabrina Corlette discuss efforts to stabilize various Affordable Health Care insurance markets.
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WH Senior Adviser Stephen Miller vs. CNN's Jim Acosta
7 minutesWhite House Senior Adviser Stephen Miller, one of President Trump's top advisers on immigration policy (and a former staffer of Jeff Sessions when he was still a senator), got into a heated argument with CNN's Jim Acosta over why the proposed immigration system changes supported by the White House, Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR), et al., includes a requirement for immigrants to speak English. April Ryan of American Urban Radio Networks also asked Mr. Miller about his assertion that the proposed immigration changes would be a boon for black workers in the U.S.
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Atlantic Council Discussion on Cybersecurity
1 hour, 33 minutesThe Atlantic Council held a forum examining cybersecurity issues. Analysts looked into technical solutions to protect against hacking and policymakers' ability to create workable legislation.
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Senate Environment Committee Hearing on FBI Headquarters
1 hour, 25 minutesOfficials from the FBI and General Services Administration (GSA) testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on the future of the FBI headquarters. According to GSA acting commissioner Michael Gelber, the FBI consolidation project was cancelled due to a budget shortfall of $882 million dollars. Committee members expressed concern over the GSA's decision to cancel the proposal without notifying Congress. FBI Chief Financial Officer Richard Haley said the infrastructure of the current FBI headquarters is inefficient and doesn't allow the agency to effectively carry out its mission.
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Water Security & Drought Preparedness
1 hour, 12 minutesA subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing focusing on water management and drought preparedness. Witnesses representing state water agencies, a water supply project developer and GE's water technologies division gave their recommendations for increasing water supplies through recycling projects, green infrastructure, technology investment and private sector incentives. The hearing was led by the subcommittee chair, Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ).
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Washington Journal: SABRINA CORLETTE & JOSEPH ANTOS
57 minutesAmerican Enterprise Institute health care scholar Joseph Antos and Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms Project Director Sabrina Corlette discuss efforts to stabilize various Affordable Health Care insurance markets.
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Atlantic Council Discussion on Cybersecurity
1 hour, 32 minutesThe Atlantic Council held a forum examining cybersecurity issues. Analysts looked into technical solutions to protect against hacking and policymakers' ability to create workable legislation.
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Senate Finance Hearing on Affordable Housing
1 hour, 54 minutesThe Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on increasing access to affordable housing in America. According to rental trends over $15 million people nationwide will need to spend 50% of their income on rent by 2025. Witnesses included affordable housing advocates, urban planning specialists and government officials.