C-SPAN 2 TV Schedule
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FEMA Administrator Testifies on Disaster Preparedness
2 hours, 12 minutesFederal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell warned lawmakers the agency would have difficulties responding to any natural disaster if the government were to close. Congress is facing a September 30 deadline to approve government spending levels, or a shutdown occurs. Administrator Criswell's warning came as she testified on disaster preparedness before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Emergency Management. Other topics discussed included funding levels for the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF), climate change and mitigation, the high costs for flood insurance and FEMA's role in border security.
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Stacey Abrams & U.S. Reps Discuss Female Representation in Public Office
1 hour, 4 minutesStacey Abrams, Fair Fight Action founder and former 2018 Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, led a discussion hosted by Howard University with freshman female members of Congress on pursuing careers in public office. Joining Ms. Abrams in discussion were Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Summer Lee (D-PA), and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL). They discussed several topics, including what was the catalyst for running for public office, navigating a divided government, the intersection of business and politics, and how best to inspire younger generations to get involved in politics and the public sector.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Short-Term Gov't Funding Bill
5 minutesSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the floor about a short-term funding measure to avert a government shutdown on September 30 at midnight.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. McConnell on Short-Term Gov't Funding Bill
4 minutesSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke on the floor about a short-term funding measure to avert a government shutdown on September 30 at midnight.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Collins on Short-Term Gov't Funding Bill
7 minutesSenator Susan Collins (R-ME) spoke on the floor about a short-term funding measure to avert a government shutdown on September 30 at midnight.
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U.S. Senate: 09/27/2023
2 hours, 34 minutesThe Senate continues work on legislation to fund the federal government beyond Saturday at midnight to avert a shutdown.
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FCC Chair on Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules
27 minutesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel (D) announced plans to reinstate net neutrality--the concept that internet service providers should treat all internet traffic equally. She said restoring these rules can help ensure that internet access is "fast, open, and fair," for consumers, along with one nationwide standard instead of a patchwork of various state regulations. Ms. Rosenworcel also said she will introduce the text for this policy later in the week and an FCC vote will happen on October 19. The FCC voted for net neutrality in 2015 during the Obama administration and then repealed these rules in 2017 during the Trump administration. At the time of this event, Anna Gomez (D) was the newest member of the five-member FCC, who was nominated by President Biden.
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Washington Journal: Aris Folley
5 minutesThe Hill's Aris Folley discussed the latest on Congress' efforts to pass government funding bills before the September 30th deadline.
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Washington Journal: Everett Kelley
25 minutesAmerican Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley discussed the looming government shutdown and potential impact on federal workers.
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Transportation Sec. Buttigieg on Potential Government Shutdown
27 minutesTransportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg held a news conference on the federal government's potential shutdown from his department's headquarters in Washington, DC.
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Pres. Biden Joins UAW Picket Line in Michigan
13 minutesPresident Biden joined members of United Auto Workers (UAW) on the picket line in Wayne County, Michigan. UAW President Shawn Fain said, "This is a historic moment--the first time in our country's history that a sitting U.S.A president has came (sic) out and stood on the picket line." President Biden also delivered remarks, saying, "Wall Street didn't build the country; the middle class built the country, and unions built the middle class!" The workers were on the 12th day of strikes, demanding higher wages and better benefits from three auto companies: General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis. President Biden's visit happened one day before leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was expected to visit Detroit.
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U.S. Senate: Sen. Schumer on Short-Term Gov't Funding Bill
4 minutesMajority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the floor about a bipartisan measure to fund the government until November 17.
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U.S. Senate: 09/27/2023
4 hours, 42 minutesThe Senate continues work on legislation to fund the federal government beyond Saturday at midnight to avert a shutdown.
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Senate Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference
10 minutesDuring a news conference on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) praised the Senate's recently passed bipartisan bill to keep the government open until November 17, but criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) leadership, whom he said was beholden to House Republican "extremists" about the matter. In regard to Sen. Bob Menendez's (D-NJ) indictment for bribery, he said he was "deeply disappointed" and "disturbed," saying the allegations fell way below the standards expected of a senator, but refused to say whether Mr. Menendez should resign. Sen. Menendez was expected to address the Democratic caucus the following day.
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Senate GOP Leaders Hold News Conference
16 minutesDuring a news conference on Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Congress faces a choice: to either shut down the government or keep it temporarily open as Congress continues to work on appropriations issues. The senator was referring to a bill recently passed by the Senate, which keeps the government open until November 17. Sen. McConnell declined to comment on how House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) should handle the looming shutdown, as well as how Democrats should respond to Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) being indicted on bribery charges.
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President Biden Delivers Remarks at Phoenix Awards Dinner
34 minutesPresident Biden warned against a government shutdown and made his case for a second term in remarks at the Phoenix Awards Dinner, hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in Washington, DC. He directly addressed questions of whether he was too old to run for office again, saying "Well I get it, believe me. I know better than anyone. But there's something else I know: When I came to office, this nation was flat on its back. I knew what to do." Vice President Harris also delivered remarks at the event, which recognized Black accomplishments in politics and culture.
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Washington Journal: Everett Kelley
15 minutesAmerican Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley discussed the looming government shutdown and potential impact on federal workers.
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Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Trump Holds Rally Near Detroit
1 hour, 11 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters at a rally in Clinton Township, Michigan, just outside Detroit.
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Senate GOP Leaders Hold News Conference
14 minutesDuring a news conference on Capitol Hill, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Congress faces a choice: to either shut down the government or keep it temporarily open as Congress continues to work on appropriations issues. The senator was referring to a bill recently passed by the Senate, which keeps the government open until November 17. Sen. McConnell declined to comment on how House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) should handle the looming shutdown, as well as how Democrats should respond to Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) being indicted on bribery charges.
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Senate Democratic Leaders Hold News Conference
11 minutesDuring a news conference on Capitol Hill, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) praised the Senate's recently passed bipartisan bill to keep the government open until November 17, but criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) leadership, whom he said was beholden to House Republican "extremists" about the matter. In regard to Sen. Bob Menendez's (D-NJ) indictment for bribery, he said he was "deeply disappointed" and "disturbed," saying the allegations fell way below the standards expected of a senator, but refused to say whether Mr. Menendez should resign. Sen. Menendez was expected to address the Democratic caucus the following day.
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House Republican Conference Chair on Potential Government Shutdown
25 minutesRep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), the House Republican Conference chair, was joined by other House Republican leaders in speaking to reporters on the looming deadline to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2024. They emphasized the open nature of the ongoing spending bill negotiations, which they said would accommodate the concerns of more House members. Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), the majority leader, also gave a brief update on his battle with cancer, saying he pursued an aggressive chemotherapy regimen which had improved his long-term health outlook.
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House Democratic Caucus Chair & Vice Chair on Potential Gov't Shutdown
21 minutesHouse Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA) spoke to reporters about a potential government shutdown as Congress was away from a September 30 deadline to fund for fiscal year 2024. Rep. Aguilar also called on Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to resign, and said Sen. Menendez using his Latino ethnicity to claim he was targeted by investigators was wrong.
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President Biden Meets With Council of Advisers on Science & Technology
11 minutesPresident Biden spoke to reporters ahead of a meeting with his Council of Advisers on Science and Technology in San Francisco. After his remarks, he addressed a potential government shutdown, saying 'I don't think anything is inevitable ... in politics."
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TX School Dist. & VT Hospital Testify on Falling Victim to Ransomware
1 hour, 47 minutesJudson Independent School District (JISD) in Texas and University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network officials told lawmakers ransomware attacks cost both entities in total nearly $70 million to address. They testified before a joint House Oversight and Accountability subcommittees' hearing on Capitol Hill. The JISD was attacked in June 2021 and paid more than half a million dollars to cyber criminals to protect the identities of students, teachers and staff. UVM Health was targeted during the pandemic in October 2020. They faced significant issues because the malware infected all their computers. Cybersecurity experts also testified and said most ransomware attacks originate from Russia.
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FCC Chair on Reinstating Net Neutrality Rules
26 minutesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel (D) announced plans to reinstate net neutrality--the concept that internet service providers should treat all internet traffic equally. She said restoring these rules can help ensure that internet access is "fast, open, and fair," for consumers, along with one nationwide standard instead of a patchwork of various state regulations. Ms. Rosenworcel also said she will introduce the text for this policy later in the week and an FCC vote will happen on October 19. The FCC voted for net neutrality in 2015 during the Obama administration and then repealed these rules in 2017 during the Trump administration. At the time of this event, Anna Gomez (D) was the newest member of the five-member FCC, who was nominated by President Biden.
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Hearing on VA Website Glitches
1 hour, 3 minutesOfficials from the Veterans Affairs' Department, including Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology Kurt DelBene, addressed technology issues related to the agency's website - VA.gov - before the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. Addressed during the hearing were the recent glitches resulting in the delay or loss of benefit claims of roughly 100,000 veterans and their dependents, the causes of these glitches, measures taken to fix it and how better to serve the veterans' needs. They also touched on modernization efforts, processing delays, and improved website access for the blind and visually impaired.
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Campaign 2024: Fmr. Pres. Trump Holds Rally Near Detroit
1 hour, 12 minutes2024 Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump spoke to supporters at a rally in Clinton Township, Michigan, just outside Detroit. It was hosted at a nonunion auto supplier factory and came a day after President Biden's trip to Detroit, where he joined striking members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. During his remarks, the former president criticized Biden administration policies promoting electric vehicle production and said he would be a stronger ally for Michigan workers.
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President Biden Meets With Council of Advisers on Science & Technology
10 minutesPresident Biden spoke to reporters ahead of a meeting with his Council of Advisers on Science and Technology in San Francisco. After his remarks, he addressed a potential government shutdown, saying 'I don't think anything is inevitable ... in politics."
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TX School Dist. & VT Hospital Testify on Falling Victim to Ransomware
1 hour, 46 minutesJudson Independent School District (JISD) in Texas and University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network officials told lawmakers ransomware attacks cost both entities in total nearly $70 million to address. They testified before a joint House Oversight and Accountability subcommittees' hearing on Capitol Hill. The JISD was attacked in June 2021 and paid more than half a million dollars to cyber criminals to protect the identities of students, teachers and staff. UVM Health was targeted during the pandemic in October 2020. They faced significant issues because the malware infected all their computers. Cybersecurity experts also testified and said most ransomware attacks originate from Russia.
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Scholars and Former U.S. & Korean Officials Discuss the U.S.-Korea-Japan Relationship
1 hour, 13 minutesScholars and former U.S. and Korean officials, including former U.S. National Security Council East Asia Director Christopher Johnstone (Biden administration, 2021-22), sat down for a discussion on the U.S.-Korea-Japan relationship as part of forum focusing on the U.S.-Korea alliance hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Several topics were discussed, including security challenges posed by Taiwan, the impact of the U.S.-Korea-Japan trilateral relationship on global affairs, the restructuring of supply chains, and the growing relationship between China, Russia, and North Korea.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen Delivers Remarks U.S.-Korea Alliance
33 minutesSen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) delivered remarks on the U.S.-South Korea relationship during a forum on the U.S.-Korea alliance hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. He touched on the importance of the 70th anniversary of alliance, the newly formed U.S.-Korea-Japan relationship, economic challenges posed by China, security in the Indo-Pacific region, and how the Russia's war in Ukraine has impacted the global order. Also discussed was the potential for a government shutdown and how that might impact foreign policy.
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Former U.S. & Korean Officials on North Korea Challenges
1 hour, 9 minutesSydney Seiler, a former national intelligence officer for North Korea with the U.S. National Security Council (2020-23), joined a discussion with policy advocates and former U.S. and Korean officials on the U.S.-Korea alliance. With a focus on the challenges posed by North Korea, they discussed several topics including the nuclear threat, North Korea's relationships with Russia and China, and the possibility of de-nuclearization in the region. The panelists also touched on the new trilateral U.S.-Korea-Japan agreement and how it may have been the catalyst for the recent visit of North Korea Leader Kim Jung UN and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted the forum in Washington, DC.