C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Discussion on Climate Change & the Financial System
2 hours, 12 minutesFederal financial regulators discussed efforts to manage and mitigate climate risk at a virtual event hosted by the Center for American Progress. They also addressed the impacts of climate change on financial stability and the need for interagency cooperation on the issue. Speakers included top officials from the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The event also featured keynote remarks by Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), Federal Reserve Board of Governors Member Lael Brainard and Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
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Montana Governor Delivers Inaugural Address
15 minutesMontana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) delivered his first inaugural address and outlined some of his policy priorities. Topics he touched on included the coronavirus pandemic, fiscal responsibility and the economy.
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Utah Governor Delivers Inaugural Address
1 hour, 2 minutesUtah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) and other elected officials were sworn into office during an inauguration ceremony in Utah. Gov. Cox gave an address where he spoke about COVID-19, the state's economy and called for Utahans to unify.
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EPA Administrator Wheeler Discusses Regulatory Reform
1 hour, 4 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joins the Competitive Enterprise Institute for a virtual discussion on regulatory reform.
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Campaign 2020: President-Elect Biden Campaigns for GA U.S. Senate Candidates
56 minutesPresident-Elect Joe Biden campaigned for Democratic Georgia U.S. Senate candidates -- Jon Ossoff and Rev. Rafael Warnock -- in Atlanta. Both men faced runoff elections with the Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler -- on January 5, 2021 which will determine majority control of the U.S. Senate. President-Elect Biden talked about the importance of Georgians to get out and vote.
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Campaign 2020: President Trump Campaigns for U.S. Senate Runoffs in Georgia
1 hour, 30 minutesPresident Trump spoke at a rally in Dalton, GA in support of Georgia Republicans David Perdue and Sen. Kelly Loeffler, both facing a runoff election in the two 2020 U.S. Senate races in Georgia. Sen. Perdue wasn't able to attend the rally because he continued to quarantine at home after coming into contact with a person who tested for COVID-19 less than a week prior. During his remarks, President Trump encouraged voters to vote for the two Republican candidates, noting that a win for their Democratic challengers would hand control of the Senate to Democrats. He spent most of the time talking about his displeasure with the results of the 2020 presidential election, which he lost in both the popular vote and the Electoral College. He said his supporters in Congress would continue to support him as both legislative chambers were set to accept the Electoral College results in just two days. Senator Loeffler, Rep. Majrorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) and Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter, als
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Washington Journal: Sarah Pierce
33 minutesMigration Policy Institute's Sarah Pierce discussed the Trump Administration record on immigration and what to look for from the incoming Biden Administration.
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North Dakota Governor's State of the State Address
1 hour, 20 minutesNorth Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum (R) delivers his State of the State address to the state legislature at the Capitol in Bismarck.
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Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov Discusses U.S.-Russia Relations
59 minutesThe Brookings Institution hosted a virtual discussion on U-S.-Russia relations with Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov. Several topics were discussed, including the recent U.S. withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty and the need to continue negotiations on a new START Treaty. They also addressed several areas for cooperation between the two countries under the upcoming Biden administration, such as nuclear arms control and nonproliferation, fighting terrorism, the coronavirus pandemic, and shared goals in the Arctic.
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EPA Administrator Wheeler Discusses Regulatory Reform
37 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined the Competitive Enterprise Institute to announce a new rule his agency was implementing that he said would bring scientific transparency to the agency's rulemaking process.
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Maryland Governor Hogan Holds Coronavirus Briefing
53 minutesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) provides an update on the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Ambassadors of Israel, UAE & Bahrain Discuss Middle East Peace Policy
1 hour, 6 minutesThe ambassadors of Israel, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain discussed Middle East policy at an event hosted by the Economic Club of Washington, DC. They focused on the Abraham Accords - a deal to normalize relations between Israel and the two Arab nations. Other topics included Middle East policy goals for the Biden administration, challenges posed by Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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FCC Chair Ajit Pai Discusses 5G Technology
1 hour, 1 minuteOutgoing Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Ajit Pai spoke about advancements the U.S. has made in 5G technology during his tenure and addressed concerns about China's role in producing that technology. Chair Pai discussed national security threats China presents and how the Trump administration has worked to combat these threats. The discussion also touched upon the FCC's role in addressing Section 230 protections granted to social media companies and advancements in space exploration and communications technology.
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New York Governor Cuomo Holds Coronavirus Briefing
51 minutesNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) held a briefing on his state's response to the coronavirus pandemic and vaccine distribution efforts. He outlined plans to get nursing home residents and health care workers vaccinated. Gov. Cuomo talked about the presence of the new U.K. coronavirus strain in New York, saying it is "highly problematic" and "could be a game changer." He urged the federal government to enforce mandatory COVID-19 testing of all international travelers before entering the United States.
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Maryland Governor Hogan Holds Coronavirus Briefing
55 minutesMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) provided an update on the state's current coronavirus numbers and the plan for statewide vaccine distribution. He announced an executive order on enhanced data reporting of vaccinations, and said the next part of the Phase 1 plan would expand to include seniors over 75 and teachers. Later, he responded to a question on how some Republican lawmakers are set to challenge the Electoral College certification process the next day and called the move "a terrible mistake." He added it was "destructive to democracy" and diminished U.S. standing in the world.
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New York City Mayor de Blasio Holds Coronavirus Briefing
1 hour, 14 minutesNew York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) held a briefing on the ongoing efforts to combat the coronavirus and distribute vaccines. He announced that the city will soon be opening up mass vaccination sites. Other topics discussed included the vaccination phases, the federal response and current coronavirus numbers.
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Hearing on Oversight of Federal Bureau of Prisons & U.S. Marshals Service
1 hour, 43 minutesThe directors of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Marshals Service testified on Capitol Hill on their efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus in the federal prisons and other oversight issues. Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) chaired the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security hearing and challenged both directors to not only protect people from violent criminals but also the COVID-19 virus. Several members asked for more details into the process for compassionate release and home confinement for non-violent prisoners. Ranking member Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) accused Democrats of using the pandemic to justify releasing prisoners.
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EPA Administrator Wheeler Discusses Regulatory Reform
1 hour, 6 minutesEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined the Competitive Enterprise Institute to announce a new rule his agency was implementing that he said would bring scientific transparency to the agency's rulemaking process.
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Atlantic Council Discussion on NATO Alliance
1 hour, 28 minutesThe Atlantic Council hosted a virtual discussion on the future of the NATO alliance. NATO's Deputy Secretary General began with remarks on priorities for 2021 and lessons learned from 2020. Following his remarks, NATO experts and ambassadors reviewed recommendations from junior foreign policy staffers on what the alliance should consider in the coming year. Among the ideas was the creation of a NATO bank, inviting Mexico to join the alliance, and forming a NATO-Pacific alliance to address the rise of China's global influence.
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Washington Journal: Sarah Pierce
44 minutesMigration Policy Institute's Sarah Pierce discussed the Trump Administration record on immigration and what to look for from the incoming Biden Administration.
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Hearing on Oversight of Federal Bureau of Prisons & U.S. Marshals Service
1 hour, 43 minutesThe directors of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Marshals Service testified on Capitol Hill on their efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus in the federal prisons and other oversight issues. Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA) chaired the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security hearing and challenged both directors to not only protect people from violent criminals but also the COVID-19 virus. Several members asked for more details into the process for compassionate release and home confinement for non-violent prisoners. Ranking member Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) accused Democrats of using the pandemic to justify releasing prisoners.
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Discussion on Biden Administration's Education Policy Agenda
48 minutesAmerican University held a virtual discussion on the incoming Biden administration's education policy agenda. Experts in education talked about President-elect Biden's positions on K-12 education and what he was signaling with his nomination of Miguel Cardona to be Education secretary. They also discussed what they viewed as some of the shortfalls of the Trump administration and what policy changes the Biden administration could make.
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Senate Hearing on Combating the Opioid Epidemic '
1 hour, 51 minutesFederal officials testified on the opioid epidemic before the Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. The hearing focused on efforts to reduce international mail shipments of illicit fentanyl and the implementation of Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention Act, or STOP Act. The 2018 law requires all mail coming into the U.S. to include advance electronic data (AED) by January 1, 2020. Witnesses included U.S. Postal Services Logistics Vice President Robert Cintron along with officials from the State Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.