C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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World Bank Discussion on COVID-19 Economic Recovery
58 minutesThe World Bank Group hosted a virtual discussion with global financial leaders on the economic recovery from COVID-19. The group discussed the World Banks' plans on how to help developing nations recover from the pandemic's economic fallout, the long-term impact of children not attending in-person classes and addressing climate change.
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Joint Hearing on COVID-19's Economic Impact
1 hour, 50 minutesThe Joint Economic Committee held a virtual hearing to discuss the economic impact of COVID-19. Witnesses also discussed the existing pandemic policy response as well as reforms that would allow businesses and schools to reopen.
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Campaign 2020: Politico Discussion on 2020 Election & Democratic Priorities
23 minutesPolitico hosts a virtual discussion on the 2020 election with topics on mail-in voting, ballot access concerns for minority voters, and Democratic priorities in the next Congress.
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American Enterprise Institute Discussion on Economic Populism
1 hour, 3 minutesThe American Enterprise Institute (AEI) held a virtual discussion on the success and failures of President Trump's populism and its potential lasting impacts. AEI Economic Policies Studies Director Michael Strain and University of Chicago economist Casey Mulligan talked about the administration's economic policies and approach to trade, immigration and the debt and deficit.
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Urban Institute Discussion on COVID-19 Impact on Cities
1 hour, 2 minutesThe Urban Institute held a virtual discussion on how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting cities across America with the Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee and the former Mayor of Philadelphia. The executive director of the Leaque of California Cities also joined in on the conversation. Topics discussed included depleting budgets, an increase in poverty and homelessness, and the lack of a national strategy to address COVID-19.
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U.S. Senate: 10/06/2020
5 minutesThe Senate meets for a brief Pro Forma session. No votes are expected.
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Center for Global Development Discussion on COVID-19 Tracking
1 hour, 26 minutesThe Center for Global Development held a virtual discussion on efforts to track COVID-19 data in low- and middle-income countries. Representatives from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and Vital Strategies joined the discussion on how countries that lack developed health infrastructure and reporting systems were able to track the spread of the disease. The panelists talked about "excess mortality," which tracks the overall number of deaths in a region relative to what would be expected under more normal circumstances, as a tool in estimating the lethality of the disease in areas of the world with an absence of widespread testing and reporting capabilities.
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Discussion on Reimagining the Rule of Law
1 hour, 14 minutesThe Brennan Center for Justice holds a discussion on reimagining the rule of law.
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Campaign 2020: Discussion on Presidential Transitions
2 hours, 57 minutesFormer senior officials from Presidents George H.W. Bush to Barack Obama's administrations joined a virtual discussion on presidential transitions. Several topics were explored, including reaction to news of President Trump testing positive for the coronavirus, the transition from campaigning to governing, the relationship with an outgoing administration and working with career officials, who understand the demands of the White House. Panelists also discussed how a Biden administration would transition under the coronavirus pandemic and stressed that a peaceful transition is the key to bringing stability to the nation.
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Joint House Hearing on Biological Security
1 hour, 47 minutesA House Armed Services subcommittee and House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hybrid hearing on strengthening biological security. Members questioned Department of Defense and State Department officials on the country's readiness for a biological attack, department response to COVID-19 and foreign adversaries using chemical agents against opponents. Members also offered their thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery from COVID-19 to President Trump and the first lady.
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Campaign 2020: Aspen Institute Discussion on Contested Election Preparations
1 hour, 0 minuteThe Aspen Institute hosted a virtual discussion with representatives from media, legal, and civil rights organizations on preparing for a contested election. They discussed voter intimidation, disinformation tactics, election integrity, and mail-in voting. They also briefly addressed what happens if a candidate is not able to remain on the ballot during the election process, referencing the recent news of President Trump testing positive for COVID-19.
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Pharmaceutical Executives Testify on Drug Pricing, Day 2
3 hours, 39 minutesAmgen CEO Robert Bradway, Novartis U.S. Country President Thomas Kendris and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals CEO Mark Trudeau testified on prescription drug pricing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members pressed the pharmaceutical executives on why the retail price of their drugs frequently increase and at a rate that far exceeds inflation. The drug makers defended the price hikes as the cost of doing research and development and talked about price-reduction programs that their companies offer. This was the second day of a two-part hearing with pharmaceutical executives.
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Hearing on COVID-19's Impact on Food Industry
1 hour, 36 minutesThe House Small Business Committee held a hearing on the coronavirus pandemic's impact on the nation's food industry. Representatives from various aspects of the industry, including farming, processing and distributing, testified about how they and those they represent are struggling to keep their businesses afloat. The witnesses discussed some of the challenges they face from supply chain issues, the loss of customers and perishable foods, the cost of maintaining clean facilities and training new employees. The witnesses also urged Congress to pass legislation that would provide additional assistance to struggling businesses.
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Washington Journal: Jessica Taylor
44 minutesCook Political Report Senate editor Jessica Taylor discussed key Senate races ahead of November's elections.
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Pharmaceutical Executives Testify on Drug Pricing, Day 2
3 hours, 38 minutesAmgen CEO Robert Bradway, Novartis U.S. Country President Thomas Kendris and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals CEO Mark Trudeau testified on prescription drug pricing before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members pressed the pharmaceutical executives on why the retail price of their drugs frequently increase and at a rate that far exceeds inflation. The drug makers defended the price hikes as the cost of doing research and development and talked about price-reduction programs that their companies offer. This was the second day of a two-part hearing with pharmaceutical executives.
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Hearing on Preventing Fraud & Abuse of COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program
1 hour, 24 minutesThe inspector general of the Small Business Administration (SBA), along with a representative of the Government Accountability Office, testified on preventing fraud and abuse in the Paycheck Protection Program established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The witnesses explained that an initial need to quickly disperse loans during the coronavirus pandemic led to a lack of controls in the process which increased fraud. They discussed the number of investigations currently underway, and made recommendations about preventing further fraud, but they also expressed concern about the SBA's lack of transparency with audits.