C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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State Department Officials Testify on Russia Before Senate Foreign Relations
2 hours, 18 minutesDavid Hale, the under secretary of State for political affairs, and Christopher Ford, assistant secretary of State for international security and nonproliferation, testified on U.S. policy toward Russia before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The two State Department officials answered several questions on Russia's global influence and whether tougher sanctions are working. Other questions focused on Russian arms sales to various countries, their growing nuclear capabilities, influence in U.S. elections and extending the new START arms control treaty which expires in February 2021.
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Discussion on Brazil's Amazon Rainforest & Climate Challenges
1 hour, 4 minutesThe Council on Foreign Relations held a discussion on Brazil's Amazon rainforest and climate change concerns. Climate change experts discussed ways to combat deforestation of the Amazon rainforest by working with the Brazilian government and engaging the private sector.
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State Department Official on Nuclear Security
1 hour, 3 minutesChristopher Ford, assistant secretary of state for international security and non-proliferation, delivered remarks on nuclear security policy at the Stimson Center. Other topics discussed included nuclear terrorism prevention, efforts to denuclearize North Korea and China's role in fostering nuclear security in the region.
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U.S. Senate: 12/05/2019
6 hours, 1 minuteThe Senate meets for legislative business with work expected on judicial and executive nominations.
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U.S. Senate: Schumer on Impeachment Inquiry
10 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) came to the floor to discuss the impeachment inquiry process. and Speaker Pelosi's decision to call for articles of impeachment against President Trump.
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Senate Banking Hearing on Oversight of Financial Regulators
1 hour, 39 minutesThree financial regulators testified before the Senate Banking Committee on a range of oversight issues including digital currencies, banking liquidity rules, and the impact climate change would have on the financial industry. They also addressed banking security and an earlier announcement made by the Justice Department, charging a Russian hacking group known as "Evil Corp." of stealing at least $100 million dollars from banks using malicious software.
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Washington Journal: Rosemary Gibson
46 minutesRosemary Gibson, author of "China Rx: Exposing the Risks of America's Dependence on China for Medicine," discussed the shortage of essential lifesaving drugs in U.S. hospitals.
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Hearing on Privatized Military Housing
1 hour, 26 minutesCompanies that provide privatized housing on military bases testified before a House Armed Services subcommittee. The testimony followed a government report revealing poor living conditions for service members. The conditions ranged from toxic mold and lead exposure to rodent and pest issues. During the hearing, Rep. Kendra Horn (R-OK) showed a picture of a unit with mold issues to the witnesses. Earlier in the week, top officials with each of the military branches testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on this same topic. Lawmakers in both chambers and parties have pledged to hold more hearings on this matter.
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai and Fellow Commissioners Testify Before House Subcommittee
2 hours, 51 minutesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Ajit Pai, along with his fellow commissioners, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. The five FCC commissioners talked about a wide range of topics, including 5G wireless development, rural broadband access, spectrum allocation, the digital divide and communications for emergency services. Committee members also asked the commissioners about a recent FCC report that found that coverage data submitted to the FCC by a number of wireless carriers was not accurate, and asked what next steps the commission could take in response.
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Campaign 2020: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp R Appoints Kelly Loeffler to U.S. Senate
27 minutesGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) made his official announcement appointing business executive Kelly Loeffler to the U.S. Senate seat being left by Sen. Johnny Isakson (R), who was slated to vacate his seat on December 31, 2019. Governor Kemp said Ms. Loeffler called filling Senator Isakson's seat a difficult task, but said the senator-designate would do well in representing Georgia in the nation's capital. After both delivered remarks, Governor Kemp and Ms. Loeffler answered questions from reporters, including on President Trump's push for a different replacement for Senator Isakson.
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State Department Briefing on Iran
23 minutesSpecial Representative for Iran Brian Hook held a briefing on protests in Iran, telling reporters "it appears the regime could've murdered over a thousand Iranian citizens since the protest began." He also said "at least 7,000 protesters have been detained in Iran's prisons" adding, "Secretary Pompeo has determined these entities meet the criteria for gross human rights violations."
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Hearing on Privatized Military Housing
1 hour, 27 minutesCompanies that provide privatized housing on military bases testified before a House Armed Services subcommittee. The testimony followed a government report revealing poor living conditions for service members. The conditions ranged from toxic mold and lead exposure to rodent and pest issues. During the hearing, Rep. Kendra Horn (R-OK) showed a picture of a unit with mold issues to the witnesses. Earlier in the week, top officials with each of the military branches testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on this same topic. Lawmakers in both chambers and parties have pledged to hold more hearings on this matter.
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President Trump Meets with Permanent Representatives of the U.N. Security Council
22 minutesPresident Trump met with several members of the U.N. Security Council at the White House. The president spoke about his recent meetings with leaders at the NATO Summit in London and his push for member countries to pay 2% of their GDP.
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Justice Department Briefing on Russian Hacker & Bank Fraud
37 minutesThe Justice Department announced charges against a Russian national accused of hacking and bank fraud. Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski of the Justice Department's Criminal Division made the announcement, telling reporters the crime was "two of the worst computer hacking and bank fraud schemes of the past decade." He was joined by other Justice and State Department officials and a representative from the U.K.'s National Crime Agency. Officials also announced a five million dollar reward for information leading to an arrest or conviction. Following their remarks on the case, they took questions from reporters.
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai and Fellow Commissioners Testify Before House Subcommittee
2 hours, 53 minutesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Ajit Pai, along with his fellow commissioners, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. The five FCC commissioners talked about a wide range of topics, including 5G wireless development, rural broadband access, spectrum allocation, the digital divide and communications for emergency services. Committee members also asked the commissioners about a recent FCC report that found that coverage data submitted to the FCC by a number of wireless carriers was not accurate, and asked what next steps the commission could take in response.
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Campaign 2020: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp R Appoints Kelly Loeffler to U.S. Senate
26 minutesGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) made his official announcement appointing business executive Kelly Loeffler to the U.S. Senate seat being left by Sen. Johnny Isakson (R), who was slated to vacate his seat on December 31, 2019. Governor Kemp said Ms. Loeffler called filling Senator Isakson's seat a difficult task, but said the senator-designate would do well in representing Georgia in the nation's capital. After both delivered remarks, Governor Kemp and Ms. Loeffler answered questions from reporters, including on President Trump's push for a different replacement for Senator Isakson.
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State Department Briefing on Iran
23 minutesSpecial Representative for Iran Brian Hook held a briefing on protests in Iran, telling reporters "it appears the regime could've murdered over a thousand Iranian citizens since the protest began." He also said "at least 7,000 protesters have been detained in Iran's prisons" adding, "Secretary Pompeo has determined these entities meet the criteria for gross human rights violations."
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Hearing on Privatized Military Housing
1 hour, 25 minutesCompanies that provide privatized housing on military bases testified before a House Armed Services subcommittee. The testimony followed a government report revealing poor living conditions for service members. The conditions ranged from toxic mold and lead exposure to rodent and pest issues. During the hearing, Rep. Kendra Horn (R-OK) showed a picture of a unit with mold issues to the witnesses. Earlier in the week, top officials with each of the military branches testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on this same topic. Lawmakers in both chambers and parties have pledged to hold more hearings on this matter.