C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Senate Hearing on Veterans Affairs Agency & COVID-19 - PART 1
1 hour, 50 minutesThe Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee held a hearing to examine how the Veterans Affairs Department had responded to the needs of veterans during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Richard Stone, Veterans Health Administration executive in charge, talked about the VA's plan to distribute the coronavirus vaccine and addressed issues with treating patients in rural hospitals. Also discussed in the hearing were how the VA had addressed issues related to the GI Bill, veteran debt relief and providing tele-health care and survivor benefits during the coronavirus pandemic. During questioning, senators paused this hearing for a brief recess.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Doug Jones D-AL Farewell Speech
33 minutesSen. Doug Jones (D-AL) gave his farewell speech from the Senate floor. He talked about his experience on Capitol Hill for the last three years, working with colleagues across the aisle, and the many issues he hopes the Senate might address in his absence.
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Senate Finance Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Retirement Security
1 hour, 59 minutesThe Senate Finance Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions and Family Policy held a virtual hearing to examine retirement security and how Americans can save more. The committee heard from personal finance and retirement planning professionals on the state of retirement savings in the U.S., particularly in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. They also weighed in on legislative proposals that aim to help employers, especially small businesses, offer and improve retirement savings vehicles for their employees.
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U.S. Senate: 12/10/2020
9 hours, 12 minutesThe Senate will resume debate the 2021 Defense Authorization bill passed in the House earlier this week. They may also take up a week long temporary government spending bill., facing a Friday deadline when current government funding expires.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Pat Roberts R-KS Farewell Speech
24 minutesRetiring Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) gave his farewell speech.
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U.S. Senate: Tribute to Sen. Pat Roberts R-KS
39 minutesSenators paid tribute to retiring Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS).
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Stabenow on Coronavirus Relief Bill
13 minutesSenator Stabenow spoke on the Senate floor about the need to pass a Coronavirus Relief Bill before leaving for the holiday.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses COVID-19 with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
1 hour, 2 minutesDr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined a virtual discussion on COVID-19 with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Harvard University's School of Public Health. Among the topics discussed were the vaccines administered in the U.K., the current state of testing, whether taking a vaccine is an indication that a person is cured, and the importance of trusting the science. When asked about reaching those who do not believe in the science or have opposed the public health measures aimed to mitigate the spread of COVID, Dr. Fauci said he would not "abandon the scientific basis of the messages I give because there are some people not listening to it." He went on to say, "it is frustrating that there are some people, that no matter how often you say it, they just don't believe it."
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Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments
1 hour, 45 minutesThe Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety examined plans for nationwide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Leaders with FedEx and UPS testified on their public-private partnership with the federal government to effectively ship the vaccines as soon as they are approved and ready to go. Both companies also outlined how they'll track the shipments and get them to the specific destinations overnight. Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine also testified. She spoke about the state's planning and preparations for receiving these vaccine shipments and how they'll be distributed to hospitals and nursing homes in the first phase.
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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Testifies Before Congressional Oversight Commission
1 hour, 7 minutesTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified on COVID-19 economic relief loans before the Congressional Oversight Committee. Secretary Mnuchin discussed his agency's efforts to implement the National Security Loan Program, a CARES Act provision that provides up to $17 billion in loans to businesses "critical to maintaining national security." In addition, members asked about the Treasury Department's decision to issue a $700 million loan to shipping company YRC Worldwide.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Pat Roberts R-KS Farewell Speech
24 minutesRetiring Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) gave his farewell speech.
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U.S. Senate: Tribute to Sen. Pat Roberts R-KS
41 minutesSenators paid tribute to retiring Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS).
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Sanders on Coronavirus Relief Bill
19 minutesSenator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) spoke on the Senate floor about the need to pass a Coronavirus Relief Bill before leaving for the holiday.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Stabenow on Coronavirus Relief Bill
17 minutesSenator Stabenow spoke on the Senate floor about the need to pass a Coronavirus Relief Bill before leaving for the holiday.
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Senate Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on COVID-19 Vaccine Shipments
1 hour, 44 minutesThe Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety examined plans for nationwide distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Leaders with FedEx and UPS testified on their public-private partnership with the federal government to effectively ship the vaccines as soon as they are approved and ready to go. Both companies also outlined how they'll track the shipments and get them to the specific destinations overnight. Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine also testified. She spoke about the state's planning and preparations for receiving these vaccine shipments and how they'll be distributed to hospitals and nursing homes in the first phase.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci Discusses COVID-19 with Dr. Sanjay Gupta
1 hour, 1 minuteDr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined a virtual discussion on COVID-19 with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta for Harvard University's School of Public Health. Among the topics discussed were the vaccines administered in the U.K., the current state of testing, whether taking a vaccine is an indication that a person is cured, and the importance of trusting the science. When asked about reaching those who do not believe in the science or have opposed the public health measures aimed to mitigate the spread of COVID, Dr. Fauci said he would not "abandon the scientific basis of the messages I give because there are some people not listening to it." He went on to say, "it is frustrating that there are some people, that no matter how often you say it, they just don't believe it."
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Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Testifies Before Congressional Oversight Commission
1 hour, 6 minutesTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified on COVID-19 economic relief loans before the Congressional Oversight Committee. Secretary Mnuchin discussed his agency's efforts to implement the National Security Loan Program, a CARES Act provision that provides up to $17 billion in loans to businesses "critical to maintaining national security." In addition, members asked about the Treasury Department's decision to issue a $700 million loan to shipping company YRC Worldwide.
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Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid Oral Argument
1 hour, 24 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Facebook, Inc. v. Duguid, a case stemming from the social media company's new log-in text alerts to users and whether they are unlawful under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (TCPA). Noah Duguid, who does not have a Facebook account, filed the suit after he received text alerts from Facebook regarding new log-in attempts. He accused the social media giant of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 and its limit on the use of automated telephone dialing systems (ATDS). Facebook argues its text notification system is not an ATDS. The justices have through June 2021 to issue a ruling.