C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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Mark Calabria, "Shelter from the Storm"
1 hour, 5 minutesFormer Federal Housing Finance Agency director Mark Calabria discussed what the Trump administration did to quell the looming housing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This event was hosted by the Competitive Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC.
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About Books: Teaching the Classics in Prison
31 minutesAuthor and book reviewer Brooke Allen discussed what she learned about higher education from teaching a for-credit college program at a men's maximum-security prison. About Books also reported on the latest publishing industry news and current non-fiction books.
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Hearing on COVID-19 Vaccines and Pandemic Immunity
2 hours, 41 minutesMedical and scientific professionals testified on COVID-19 vaccinations and natural immunity before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. They addressed several topics, including the impact of COVID-19 public health policies, vaccine hesitancy, the effectiveness of COVID-19 boosters, and natural immunity--whether occurring naturally or through therapeutics.
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FBI Director and Drug Enforcement Administrator Testify on the President's 2024 Budget Request
1 hour, 18 minutes"There is no question that today's threats are more sophisticated and move more quickly than ever before," said FBI Director Christopher Wray as he testified on the president's 2024 budget request before the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science. He addressed several topics, including cybersecurity, domestic terrorism, and threats posed by China. Also appearing before the subcommittee was Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Anne Milgram, who discussed combating the flow of illicit fentanyl coming over the border, the role of drug cartels, and workforce challenges.
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Attorney General Delivers Remarks at Nat'l Peace Officers' Memorial Service
46 minutesAttorney General Merrick Garland delivers remarks at the National Peace Officers' Memorial Service from the U.S. Capitol.
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Interior Secretary Testifies on President's 2024 Budget Request
2 hours, 0 minuteInterior Secretary Deb Haaland testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. The committee's senators--most of whom are from Western states--asked about pushing for more domestic oil production and other U.S. natural resources, and the Biden administration's Interior budget priorities for 2024. The administration is requesting $18.9 billion for the department, an increase of $2 billion from 2023.
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Washington Journal: Open Phones
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U.S. Senate: 05/15/2023
4 hours, 25 minutesThe Senate considered more of President Biden's judicial nominations. Senators confirmed Bradley Garcia to be U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge for the District of Columbia, 53-40.
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Washington Journal: Neil Bradley
42 minutesU.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley discusses the debt ceiling debate and a recently launched campaign calling on Congress to reform legal immigration to help businesses meet their workforce needs.
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Hearing on Environmental, Social, Governance Investing
3 hours, 40 minutesUtah and Alabama attorneys general as well as the Illinois treasurer testified on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. ESG refers to investment criteria to assess an organization's environmental, social and ethical practices. Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) said, "ESG is just window dressing for liberal activism and radical, far-left ideology," and several Republicans echoed this sentiment. Democrats, however, said Republicans were trying to use governmental power to interfere with decisions of private businesses and asset managers, and claimed that ESG stocks performed better than fossil fuel stocks.
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Commencement Speeches: Pres. Biden Delivers Howard University's Commencement Address
33 minutesPresident Biden delivered a commencement address to Howard University's 2023 graduating class from the Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. He reiterated that the United States is enduring "a battle for the soul of the nation," and discussed "the poison of white supremacy," political extremism, and attacks on democracy as key issues. The president laterremarkedthat the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol was the first time in U.S. history that an attempt was made to stop the peaceful transfer of power, but that the attempt failed, and he and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris were accompanied by the Howard University marching band on his inauguration day, just weeks later. Ms. Harris is the first female and first Black vice president, and is a graduate of Howard, a historically Black university. Before the speech, President Biden was bestowed with an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the university's president, Wayne A.I. Frederick.
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Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Testifies at Oversight Hearing
57 minutesLibrarian of Congress Carla Hayden testified at an oversight hearing held by the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. She discussed how the Library of Congress (LOC) is creating an all-new visitor experience, in time for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The plan includes an orientation gallery that features a restoration of Thomas Jefferson's library, a youth learning center, and a special collections gallery. Also, senators asked how the U.S. Copyright Office, which is housed under the LOC, will be used to protect copyrighted works amid growing use of artificial intelligence. The LOC is the largest library in the world and holds more than 175 million books, manuscripts, and other materials.
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Former Senior Defense Officials on Defense Innovation
2 hours, 3 minutesFormer Defense Secretary Mark Esper, former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, defense industry executives and other former senior defense officials discussed a recent report by the Atlantic Council on modernization and innovation in the Defense Department. They expressed a sense of urgency amid growing global challenges and discussed the partnership between government and the private sector, the timeline for approval of new technology, and leveraging funding to boost innovation.
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Hearing on Environmental, Social, Governance Investing
3 hours, 39 minutesUtah and Alabama attorneys general as well as the Illinois treasurer testified on environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) practices before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. ESG refers to investment criteria to assess an organization's environmental, social and ethical practices. Committee Chair James Comer (R-KY) said, "ESG is just window dressing for liberal activism and radical, far-left ideology," and several Republicans echoed this sentiment. Democrats, however, said Republicans were trying to use governmental power to interfere with decisions of private businesses and asset managers, and claimed that ESG stocks performed better than fossil fuel stocks.
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Discussion on Patient Empowerment & Medical Device Innovation
45 minutesThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Deputy Division Director Kathryn Capanna joined patient advocates and health care providers to discuss the FDA's patient-centered policies and health care devices at the National Health Council's (NHC's) Science of Patient Engagement Symposium in Washington, DC. Topics included device manufacturers' data collection methods, user equity in designing devices, and ways that patient organizations can support medical device innovation.