C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Campaign 2020: Covering the Presidential Campaign During a Pandemic
1 hour, 13 minutesRice University's Baker Institute hosted a virtual discussion with political reporters about covering the 2020 presidential campaign during the coronavirus pandemic. The panel discussed the Democratic primary season to the general election, how President-elect Joe Biden won and how President Trump's handling of COVID-19 impacted the election.
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Labor Secretary Scalia Discusses Unemployment Insurance
1 hour, 0 minuteLabor Secretary Eugene Scalia joined the American Enterprise Institute for a virtual discussion on unemployment insurance. The secretary talked about policies addressing high unemployment due to the coronavirus pandemic, state responses to the high influx of unemployment filings and lessons learned from the crisis.
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Lawmakers Unveil Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation
1 hour, 7 minutesA bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Susan Collins (R-ME), unveiled two legislative proposals totaling $908 billion to provide COVID-19 emergency relief. The first bill aims to provide relief to students, families, businesses, workers and health care providers. The second bill seeks to address liability protections and funding for state and local governments. The lawmakers called on the House and Senate leadership to take up the proposals, insisting coronavirus relief legislation be passed before Congress leaves for the holidays.
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U.S. Senate: 12/15/2020
2 hours, 32 minutesThe Senate resumes consideration of Thomas L. Kirsch II to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
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HHS Secretary Azar & Surgeon General Hold COVID-19 Vaccine News Conference
40 minutesHealth and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams spoke about the newly approved Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC before several doctors and nurses received their first doses. Both Secretary Azar and Surgeon General Adams encouraged people to get a coronavirus vaccine when it was available to them and assured the public of its safety and efficacy.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
25 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds briefing.
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Washington Journal: Dr. Joel Zinberg
35 minutesDr. Joel Zinberg, a medical doctor and senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, discussed his Wall Street Journal op-ed in which he argues against government mandates for the Covid-19 vaccines.
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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Holds News Conference
5 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) holds a news conference on the legislative agenda.
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U.S. Senate: 12/15/2020
4 hours, 43 minutesThe Senate resumes consideration of Thomas L. Kirsch II to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Seventh Circuit.
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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Holds News Conference
20 minutesSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Republican leadership held a news conference on their legislative agenda. Leader McConnell spoke about the "excitement in the country" surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine, and that the Senate will not leave until a deal can be reached on a coronavirus relief package. When talking about taking the vaccine, the Senate leader said he was "anxious" to do so and that it was important to encourage the vaccine skeptics to take it as well, saying "it's the right thing to do for yourself, for your family, and for the country."
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Senate Minority Leader Schumer Holds News Conference
15 minutesSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) discussed his party's legislative agenda at a news conference on Capitol Hill. He said negotiations for additional coronavirus relief legislation remains ongoing and refused to detail how talks were going. Other topics discussed included Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and the Electoral College vote.
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White House Press Secretary Holds Briefing
26 minutesWhite House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany held a briefing and answered several questions on the coronavirus relief bill, the electoral college vote, and the distribution of the vaccine. She told reporters at the White House that the rollout of the vaccine was a "medical miracle", and the president was "open" to taking the vaccine, but it would be under the advisement of his medical team. She also said the electoral college vote confirming Joe Biden as the winner was "one step in the constitutional process" and that the president was still in "ongoing litigation" regarding the result of the election.
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Campaign 2020: Discussion with Secretaries Of State for GA, MI & PA on 2020 Elections
46 minutesThe secretaries of state for Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania talked about the 2020 elections during a virtual conversation with the Bipartisan Policy Center. The election officials discussed the election results, threats of violence they have faced post-election, and misinformation around the voting process. Also part of the conversation were ways to improve election integrity and encourage voters to trust the results of future elections.
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Senate Hearing on Paycheck Protection Program
2 hours, 17 minutesThe Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee held a hearing on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Members questioned witnesses on what parts of PPP work and what areas need improvement. There was bipartisan consensus on the importance of the program and the need for Congress to fund a second round. First Home Bank CreditBench President Tom Zernick told the senators, "we need to create a business vaccine" to ensure these business communities survive.
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Georgetown Institute Discussion on President-Elect Biden's Policy Agenda
57 minutesStef Feldman, national policy director for the Biden Campaign, discussed the president-elect's policy agenda with PBS NewsHour's Yamiche Alcindor for The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. Several topics were discussed, including bipartisan cooperation with Congress, racial equity, and climate change. They also spoke about the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on the need for a relief package from Congress, vaccine development and distribution, and whether a nationwide mask mandate should be necessary.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Pres. Trump
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Senate Hearing on Internet Piracy Bill
1 hour, 52 minutesThe Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property held a hearing to discuss aspects of legislation aimed at addressing the theft of copyrighted materials online. Subcommittee Chair Tom Tillis (R-NC) and Ranking Member Chris Coons (D-DE) along with Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) questioned panelists who represented online content providers like Facebook and YouTube, film and music industry representatives as well as experts in copyright law. The panelists discussed various ways to address the challenges on online piracy and considered the value of passing legislation to regulate online service providers.
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Campaign 2020: Discussion with Secretaries Of State for GA, MI & PA on 2020 Elections
46 minutesThe secretaries of state for Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania talked about the 2020 elections during a virtual conversation with the Bipartisan Policy Center. The election officials discussed the election results, threats of violence they have faced post-election, and misinformation around the voting process. Also part of the conversation were ways to improve election integrity and encourage voters to trust the results of future elections.
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Senate Hearing on Paycheck Protection Program
2 hours, 17 minutesThe Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee held a hearing on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Members questioned witnesses on what parts of PPP work and what areas need improvement. There was bipartisan consensus on the importance of the program and the need for Congress to fund a second round. First Home Bank CreditBench President Tom Zernick told the senators, "we need to create a business vaccine" to ensure these business communities survive.
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Georgetown Institute Discussion on President-Elect Biden's Policy Agenda
55 minutesStef Feldman, national policy director for the Biden Campaign, discussed the president-elect's policy agenda with PBS NewsHour's Yamiche Alcindor for The Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service. Several topics were discussed, including bipartisan cooperation with Congress, racial equity, and climate change. They also spoke about the coronavirus pandemic, focusing on the need for a relief package from Congress, vaccine development and distribution, and whether a nationwide mask mandate should be necessary.
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker Holds Coronavirus Briefing
57 minutesMassachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) held a news conference on his state's coronavirus response and vaccine distribution efforts. He addressed the increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations following the Thanksgiving holiday. The governor urged residents to postpone or cancel any holiday travel plans and avoid gatherings with people outside the immediate household. Others speakers included Massachusetts Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders and Mass General Nursing Director Melissa Jocelyn.