C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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SEN ARMED - U.S. Strategic Command
1 hour, 57 minutesGen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testified about the programs and priorities of his command during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee. He was asked about a wide range of issues including modernization, acquisitions, cybersecurity, and potential threats from Russia, China and North Korea. Gen. Hyten also addressed concerns about the potential effects of sequestration, and his desire for a more stable long term budget appropriation from Congress.
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House Armed Services Cmte. - Defense Budget
2 hours, 37 minutesThe Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps chiefs testified before the House Armed Services Committee about their budgets and the impact of repeated continuing resolutions in place of more long term appropriations for the military branches.
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SEN FINANCE - IRS Ops/2017 Tax Season
1 hour, 16 minutesIRS Commissioner John Koskinen speaks before the Senate Finance Committee on his agency's operations and the taxpayer experience during this year's filing season.
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Senate Homeland Hearing on Border Fencing
2 hours, 5 minutesThe Senate Homeland Security Committee held a hearing examining the planning, designing and cost of President Trump's proposed fence for the U.S. - Mexico border. Former Customs & Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar said that infrastructure, technology and personel are critical aspects to stopping illegal border crossings. He also said border walls that are properly designed, placed and supported enhances border patrol efforts.
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Hearing on the Future of the Armed Forces
2 hours, 22 minutesThree former Pentagon officials testified at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the future of the U.S. armed forces, and in particular what opportunities exist to improve the services. They provided recommendations for creating cost savings and efficiencies, incentivizing defense innovation, managing the civilian workforce, and streamlining the acquisition system. In addition, witnesses all agreed on the need for aggressive defense improvements.
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GWTN SESAME STREET AUTISM
1 hour, 13 minutesResearchers and advocates discussed autism awareness at an event on Capitol Hill hosted by the Sesame Workshop. Speakers included Julia, Sesame Street's newest muppet character who is autistic, and members of Congress including Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Mike Doyle (D-PA) who co-chair the Congressional Autism Caucus. Actress and autism awareness advocate Holly Robinson Peete moderated this event which features a preview of Julia's debut appearance on Sesame Street, set to air April 10, 2017.
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AHR - Medicaid Moving Forward
1 hour, 37 minutesThe Alliance for Health Reform hosted a discussion on the future of Medicaid and how the program will be impacted by proposed health care policy. A panel of health experts cited several studies on Medicaid, and talked about access to health services in rural areas, the Republican failed effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and the role of state governments in providing quality health care to residents with proposed policy changes in play.
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Discussion on Human Rights in Russia
1 hour, 36 minutesSenators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) delivered keynote remarks at an Atlantic Council-hosted discussion in Washington, DC focused on human rights abuses by the administration of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both senators said Congress needed to continue its work in pursuing an aggressive stance toward Russia and its leaders. After their remarks, Vladimir Kara-Murza, a prominent Russian dissident who survived two assassination-by-poisoning attempts, spoke and participated in a panel discussion on the Putin regime's human rights abuses.
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SEN H.E.L.P. - Gottlieb FDA Nomination
2 hours, 42 minutesDr. Scott Gottlieb testified before the Senate Health & Education Committee about his nomination to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Gottlieb said, if confirmed, his top priority would be combating the nation's opioid epidemic. Ranking member Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and democratic members voiced their concerns about the nominee's financial ties to medical companies. In response, Dr. Gottlieb pledged to be impartial as FDA commissioner and uphold the standards of the agency. Other topics addressed included prescription drug prices, e-cigarette regulations, food safety and implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.
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House Armed Services Cmte. - Defense Budget
2 hours, 47 minutesThe Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps chiefs testified before the House Armed Services Committee about their budgets and the impact of repeated continuing resolutions in place of more long term appropriations for the military branches.
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SEN H.E.L.P. - Gottlieb FDA Nomination
2 hours, 43 minutesDr. Scott Gottlieb testified before the Senate Health & Education Committee about his nomination to be commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Gottlieb said, if confirmed, his top priority would be combating the nation's opioid epidemic. Ranking member Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) and democratic members voiced their concerns about the nominee's financial ties to medical companies. In response, Dr. Gottlieb pledged to be impartial as FDA commissioner and uphold the standards of the agency. Other topics addressed included prescription drug prices, e-cigarette regulations, food safety and implementation of the 21st Century Cures Act.
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House Armed Services Cmte. - Defense Budget
2 hours, 47 minutesThe Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps chiefs testified before the House Armed Services Committee about their budgets and the impact of repeated continuing resolutions in place of more long term appropriations for the military branches.