C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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House Hearing on COVID-19 Budget Cuts & Public Education
4 hours, 18 minutesHouse Education and Labor Committee held a virtual hearing on the impact of states budget cuts due to COVID-19 on the nation's public schools. Those who testified included the public education superintendent for North Carolina, the head of the Cleveland, Ohio school district and president of the National Education Association. Most committee members and witnesses participated remotely via the internet because of the pandemic. This is a portion of the hearing.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell of pandemic, civil unrest and federal lands bill
6 minutesSenate Majority Leader McConnell opened the week by talking about the pandemic, the civil unrest in the wake of police killings of minorities, and the public lands bill.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on SCOTUS, pandemic & police
20 minutesSenate Democratic Leader Schumer praised the Supreme Court for the ruling outlawing employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. He went on to talk about the recent civil unrest and police reform, and called for further legislation. Later, he turned to the pandemic response.
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Federalist Society Discussion on COVID-19 and Civil Liberties
1 hour, 41 minutesThe Federalist Society hosted a virtual discussion on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on civil liberties. Legal scholars discussed federal and state governments mandates during the pandemic, and whether they were in violation of the U.S. Constitution. They also discussed the potential violation of privacy laws in regards to surveillance and contact tracing, as well as what role the judiciary plays in determining the legality of many of the state and federal orders issued in the name of public health.
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Campaign 2020: Interview with New Hampshire Political Reporter Kevin Landrigan
13 minutesKevin Landrigan, a political reporter for the New Hampshire Union Leader newspaper, was interviewed about the forces at play and issues motivating voters in the 2020 presidential race in the Granite State. He talked about how an influx of new residents in previous decades had changed New Hampshire from a Republican stronghold to more of a battleground state, how President Trump's reelection campaign was targeting voters in the state, and how former vice president Joe Biden's campaign was looking to reach voters after a disappointing fifth-place showing in the state's first-in-the-nation 2020 primary.
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Congressional Black Caucus Chair Karen Bass Discusses Police Reform With Washington Post
28 minutesRep. Karen Bass (D-CA), the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, discussed legislation to address police violence and racial profiling after the death of George Floyd. Rep. Bass said police reform legislation written by the Congressional Black Caucus would ban choke holds and include national accountability standards, which she said had the support of the Fraternal Order of Police. The congresswoman also discussed the "defund the police" movement, asking "why should police officers have to clean up society's problems?" Rep. Bass said social workers may be better equipped than police to respond to certain incidents. She also responded to questions about Joe Biden's expected vice presidential pick and if she had been vetted by his campaign.
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U.S. Senate: 06/16/2020
2 hours, 31 minutesSenators will resume debate on a public lands package called the Great American Outdoors Act that would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million a year and establish a fund for national parks and public lands maintenance.
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President Issues Executive Order on Policing
15 minutesPresident Trump signs an executive order on policing in communities in response to the death of George Floyd and protests across the nation calling for police reform.
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Rep. Liz Cheney Discussion with the Reagan Presidential Foundation
51 minutesRep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), the chair of the House Republican Conference, joined the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute for a wide ranging conversation on the coronavirus pandemic, police reform, foreign policy, national security and efforts to get more women in politics. Rep. Cheney strongly criticized China and the World Health Organization's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. She also said President Trump's push to reduce U.S. troops stationed in Germany would be a "huge mistake," adding the U.S. needed to support its allies in the face of what she described as the growing threat of China and its communist influence.
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President Issues Executive Order on Policing
28 minutesAt the White House, President Trump signed an executive order on policing in response to the death of George Floyd and protests across the nation calling for police reform. The executive order suggests professional standards and additional training for police departments nationwide. The standards include a ban on the use of chokeholds unless an officer's life is in danger. The order ties release of federal funding to communities implementing the recommendations.
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U.S. Senate: Sens. Grassley & McConnell on Police Reform & Senate Agenda
9 minutesIowa Republican Chuck Grassley gave an update on police reform efforts in his state, and suggested that the rest of the country follow their lead. He was followed by the Majority Leader, who chided the House for staying out of session while the Senate has been in Washington, and mentioned judicial nominations and the public lands maintenance bill.
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U.S. Senate: 06/16/2020
4 hours, 1 minuteSenators will resume debate on a public lands package called the Great American Outdoors Act that would permanently fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million a year and establish a fund for national parks and public lands maintenance.
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U.S. Senate: Reading of MLK's 1963 Letter from Birmingham Jail
1 hour, 26 minutesSenator Doug Jones (D-AL) led a group of Democratic and Republican senators in a reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) participated in the reading.
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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Legislative Agenda News Conference
19 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a legislative agenda news conference on Capitol Hill. He outlined the next steps for the GOP-led police reform bill. He stressed that the House bill is a non-starter because Democrats want to federalize everything.
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell on Monetary Report
2 hours, 32 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified in a virtual hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee about monetary policy and the economy. He highlighted the May jobs numbers and the uptick in retail sales, but warned that "until the public is confident that the disease is contained, a full recovery is unlikely." He expressed optimism that in the long-term, a full recovery was foreseeable but stressed the uncertainty around the economic recovery due to the coronavirus pandemic. Several Democratic members asked Mr. Powell about racial inequality and economic justice for low-income communities. Members, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), pressed him about whether the economy could be called healthy if the unemployment rate for African Americans continued to rise.
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Texas Gov. Abbott Holds Coronavirus Briefing
52 minutesTexas Governor Greg Abbott (R) held a briefing to address the increase of coronavirus cases in the state. Governor Abbott announced Texas reported 2,622 new cases of COVID-19, which is its highest number to date. The governor explained the reason for the jump in cases was due to the batch release of results in several counties and a surge in testing at congregate facilities such as assisted living homes and prisons. Gov. Abbott also spoke about an increase in cases of people under the age of 30, which he attributed to those who may be visiting bars and not practicing social distancing. Dr. John Zerwas, Health Affairs Executive Vice Chancellor with the University of Texas, addressed the availability of hospital beds saying Texas had increased its capacity 70% since mid-March.
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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Legislative Agenda News Conference
17 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a legislative agenda news conference on Capitol Hill. He outlined the next steps for the GOP-led police reform bill. He stressed that the House bill is a non-starter because Democrats want to federalize everything.
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer Legislative Agenda News Conference
18 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference to discuss his party's legislative agenda, focusing specifically on police reform and coronavirus response efforts. He reacted to President Trump's executive order on policing saying it would "not deliver comprehensive, meaningful change in accountability in our nation's police departments that Americans are demanding." In addition, Sen. Schumer called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to take up the House Democrats' latest coronavirus relief bill. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) also delivered remarks.
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai Testifies on Broadband Spectrum Auction
1 hour, 27 minutesFCC Chair Ajit Pai testified on his agency's broadband spectrum program before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee. He also outlined the FCC's response efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, which included helping to provide Americans with access to telehealth services as well as working with service providers to ensure connectivity. Other topics addressed included rural broadband access, 5G technology deployment, combating robocalls and online learning initiatives for students. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) chaired this subcommittee hearing and Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) acted as the ranking member.
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U.S. Senate: Reading of MLK's 1963 Letter from Birmingham Jail
1 hour, 26 minutesSenator Doug Jones (D-AL) led a group of Democratic and Republican senators in a reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) participated in the reading.
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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Legislative Agenda News Conference
18 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) held a legislative agenda news conference on Capitol Hill. He outlined the next steps for the GOP-led police reform bill. He stressed that the House bill is a non-starter because Democrats want to federalize everything.
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer Legislative Agenda News Conference
18 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a news conference to discuss his party's legislative agenda, focusing specifically on police reform and coronavirus response efforts. He reacted to President Trump's executive order on policing saying it would "not deliver comprehensive, meaningful change in accountability in our nation's police departments that Americans are demanding." In addition, Sen. Schumer called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to take up the House Democrats' latest coronavirus relief bill. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) also delivered remarks.
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Texas Gov. Abbott Holds Coronavirus Briefing
52 minutesTexas Governor Greg Abbott (R) held a briefing to address the increase of coronavirus cases in the state. Governor Abbott announced Texas reported 2,622 new cases of COVID-19, which is its highest number to date. The governor explained the reason for the jump in cases was due to the batch release of results in several counties and a surge in testing at congregate facilities such as assisted living homes and prisons. Gov. Abbott also spoke about an increase in cases of people under the age of 30, which he attributed to those who may be visiting bars and not practicing social distancing. Dr. John Zerwas, Health Affairs Executive Vice Chancellor with the University of Texas, addressed the availability of hospital beds saying Texas had increased its capacity 70% since mid-March.
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U.S. Senate: Senator Cory Gardner R-CO on National Parks & Public Lands Maintenance
9 minutesSenator Cory Gardner (R-CO) came to the floor to express his support for the Great American Outdoors Act and to encourage his colleagues to vote for the bill.
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Federal Reserve Chair Powell on Monetary Report
2 hours, 30 minutesFederal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified in a virtual hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee about monetary policy and the economy. He highlighted the May jobs numbers and the uptick in retail sales, but warned that "until the public is confident that the disease is contained, a full recovery is unlikely." He expressed optimism that in the long-term, a full recovery was foreseeable but stressed the uncertainty around the economic recovery due to the coronavirus pandemic. Several Democratic members asked Mr. Powell about racial inequality and economic justice for low-income communities. Members, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), pressed him about whether the economy could be called healthy if the unemployment rate for African Americans continued to rise.