The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine the VA MISSION Act and review its implementation since becoming law in June 2018. The committee was particularly interested in the implementation of provisions pertaining to community caregivers. Witnesses included executives from TriWest Healthcare Alliance and OptumServe as well as representatives from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, including the caregiver of a Vietnam War veteran. Representatives from the Veterans Affairs Department declined an invitation to testify at the hearing.
New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates, incumbent Gov. Chris Sununu (R) and Dan Feltes (D) participated in a televised debate. Governor Sununu is seeking re-election to a third term. The event was sponsored by New Hampshire Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Television.
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) held a virtual discussion about the upcoming election and what to expect for the presidential, Senate and House races. Political analysts made predictions about election results and covered a wide array of topics related to the election, including the peaceful transition of power, legislative priorities, party leadership in the House and Senate, and the role of the Supreme Court.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about reports that both Iran and Russia obtained U.S. voter registration information in an effort to interfere in the election. He also spoke about Senate Judiciary Republicans voting to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor.
Senate Minority Leader spoke against Senate Judiciary Republicans voting to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor.
Incumbent Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Senate Republican candidate Corky Messner participated in a televised debate hosted by WMUR-TV in Manchester. In 2014, Sen. Shaheen became the second Democrat from New Hampshire to be reelected to the U.S. Senate.
The Aspen Institute hosted a virtual conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg (Obama Administration, 2009-15). They discussed the need for a safe and effective vaccine, the guidance used for vaccine efficacy, reaching out to minority and underserved populations, and how the vaccine trial process works. They also discussed the urgency and importance of building trust in the vaccine within the public at-large.
Senate Judiciary Republicans voted to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor for consideration. No Democrats were present after they announced earlier they would be boycotting the vote. The committee also voted on other business items including the authorization to issue subpoenas to tech and social media heads, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for testimony on regulation of online content.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic members of the Judiciary Committee held a news conference on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. The senators expressed their grievances over the "rushed" confirmation process and their concerns over potential cases Judge Barrett could rule on.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about reports that both Iran and Russia obtained U.S. voter registration information in an effort to interfere in the election. He also spoke about Senate Judiciary Republicans voting to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor.
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien spoke to reporters briefly at the White House on the news of Russian and Iranian interference in the U.S. elections.
Incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Senate candidates Sara Gideon (D-ME), Max Linn (I-ME) and Lisa Savage (I-ME) participated in a televised debate. NEWS CENTER Maine and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. This is the last time the candidates will meet prior to the November 3rd election. Sen. Collins has represented the state since 1997. She is described as one of the more moderate Republicans and therefore often considered a pivotal vote.
U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Barbara Bollier (D-KS) participated in a televised debate. They are competing for Sen. Pat Roberts (R) seat who announced that he will not seek reelection. KWCH-TV, WIBW-TV and KMUW Radio co-sponsored the event.
Candidates for New York's 22nd Congressional District, Incumbent Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D), Claudia Tenney (R) and Keith Price (Libertarian Party) participated in a televised debate. WSKG Public Media and the League of Women Voters of Broome and Tioga Counties are sponsoring the event. Former Congresswoman Tenney is looking to regain her seat after narrowly losing to Rep. Brindisi in 2018. She represented the district from 2017 to 2019.
The Aspen Institute hosted a virtual conversation with FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn and former FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret Hamburg (Obama Administration, 2009-15). They discussed the need for a safe and effective vaccine, the guidance used for vaccine efficacy, reaching out to minority and underserved populations, and how the vaccine trial process works. They also discussed the urgency and importance of building trust in the vaccine within the public at-large.
Indiana gubernatorial candidates, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R), Woody Myers (D) and Donald Rainwater (L), participated in a televised debate. The Indiana Debate Commission sponsored the event. Gov. Holcomb was elected governor in November 2016, following an unprecedented 106-day campaign after incumbent Gov. Mike Pence (R-IN) became the nominee for Vice President under presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Senate Judiciary Republicans voted to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor for consideration. No Democrats were present after they announced earlier they would be boycotting the vote. The committee also voted on other business items including the authorization to issue subpoenas to tech and social media heads, including Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg for testimony on regulation of online content.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic members of the Judiciary Committee held a news conference on Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court. The senators expressed their grievances over the "rushed" confirmation process and their concerns over potential cases Judge Barrett could rule on.
Senate Majority Leader McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about reports that both Iran and Russia obtained U.S. voter registration information in an effort to interfere in the election. He also spoke about Senate Judiciary Republicans voting to move the nomination of Supreme Court Nominee Amy Coney Barrett out of committee to the floor.
National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien spoke to reporters briefly at the White House on the news of Russian and Iranian interference in the U.S. elections.
Incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Senate candidates Sara Gideon (D-ME), Max Linn (I-ME) and Lisa Savage (I-ME) participated in a televised debate. NEWS CENTER Maine and the Maine State Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event. This is the last time the candidates will meet prior to the November 3rd election. Sen. Collins has represented the state since 1997. She is described as one of the more moderate Republicans and therefore often considered a pivotal vote.
Candidates for New York's 22nd Congressional District, Incumbent Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D), Claudia Tenney (R) and Keith Price (Libertarian Party) participated in a televised debate. WSKG Public Media and the League of Women Voters of Broome and Tioga Counties are sponsoring the event. Former Congresswoman Tenney is looking to regain her seat after narrowly losing to Rep. Brindisi in 2018. She represented the district from 2017 to 2019.
Indiana gubernatorial candidates, Gov. Eric Holcomb (R), Woody Myers (D) and Donald Rainwater (L), participated in a televised debate. The Indiana Debate Commission sponsored the event. Gov. Holcomb was elected governor in November 2016, following an unprecedented 106-day campaign after incumbent Gov. Mike Pence (R-IN) became the nominee for Vice President under presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump.
