The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing to consider the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) proposed by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), which would provide insurance coverage for small businesses during a pandemic. Witnesses from the insurance industry discussed how a public-private partnership between the federal government and insurance companies could provide coverage for small businesses, but also discussed some of the problems with the proposal which include the cost of coverage and the triggering mechanism for pandemic insurance.
John Bolton, former national security adviser to President Trump, discussed a host of topics with the Washington Post Live. Mr. Bolton criticized the president on a number of fronts including reports that he was going to strike Iran for its nuclear program, the firing of Chris Krebs and Mark Esper and plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan and Iraq.
National Journal hosted a post-election summit discussing the results of the 2020 election. Atlantic Senior Editor Ron Brownstein and Cook Political Report Editor and Publisher Charlie Cook talked about trends in the recent election and what both parties should learn from the results. The panelists also discussed how the election results could impact future policy making.
Vice President Pence will deliver remarks at a Defend the Majority Rally in Canton, Georgia with Senators David Perdue (R-GA) and Kelly Loeffler (R-GA).
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) joined a virtual discussion with the New York Times to talk about progressive priorities for President-elect Biden's administration. Sen. Warren talked about her hope that the incoming administration would address a growing wealth gap, college loan debt and economic hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic. She also discussed her concerns about the delay in beginning the presidential transition and her thoughts on personnel in President-elect Biden's administration.
Former ambassadors and foreign policy experts discussed the incoming Biden presidency and the future of Middle East policy. Several topics were discussed including U.S. relations with Turkey and Lebanon, the impact of the recent peace deals with Israel, and U.S. military presence in the Middle East. At the conclusion of the event, the panel gave recommendations on what the incoming Biden administration should focus on over the next term.
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight. He discussed his agency's operations and response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Committee members questioned Commissioner Rettig about IRS audits, the backlog in processing tax returns and COVID-19 economic impact payments.
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance held a virtual hearing to consider the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (PRIA) proposed by Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), which would provide insurance coverage for small businesses during a pandemic. Witnesses from the insurance industry discussed how a public-private partnership between the federal government and insurance companies could provide coverage for small businesses, but also discussed some of the problems with the proposal which include the cost of coverage and the triggering mechanism for pandemic insurance.
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. Witnesses included former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker who warned the committee that the recent announcement by the Trump administration to withdraw troops would give up U.S. leverage in the country. Members asked questions on the implication of the drawdown, support for our allies, relations with NATO after this announcement, and advice for the incoming Biden administration.
The Wilson Center hosted a virtual discussion on the state of the Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which is made up of 57 European and North American States and was created in the early 1970s to provide security and protect human rights. Current and past leaders of the OSCE participated and talked about the history of the organization, and why it's facing challenges with the current geopolitical situation in Europe. The panelists also talked about a need for reform to ensure OSCE is relevant in the future.
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight. He discussed his agency's operations and response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Committee members questioned Commissioner Rettig about IRS audits, the backlog in processing tax returns and COVID-19 economic impact payments.
The House Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan. Witnesses included former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan Ryan Crocker who warned the committee that the recent announcement by the Trump administration to withdraw troops would give up U.S. leverage in the country. Members asked questions on the implication of the drawdown, support for our allies, relations with NATO after this announcement, and advice for the incoming Biden administration.
The Wilson Center hosted a virtual discussion on the state of the Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), which is made up of 57 European and North American States and was created in the early 1970s to provide security and protect human rights. Current and past leaders of the OSCE participated and talked about the history of the organization, and why it's facing challenges with the current geopolitical situation in Europe. The panelists also talked about a need for reform to ensure OSCE is relevant in the future.
IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig testified before the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight. He discussed his agency's operations and response efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Committee members questioned Commissioner Rettig about IRS audits, the backlog in processing tax returns and COVID-19 economic impact payments.
