A panel of nuclear security specialists discussed the future of U.S.-Russia nuclear relations. Among the areas they covered included Russian strategic intentions, U.S. accusations of Russian violations of the INF Treaty and a preview of President Trump's meeting with Russian President Putin in July 2017. This forum was part of the annual conference of the Arms Control Association that addressed global nuclear proliferation and reduction issues.
The U.N. Under Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs spoke about her agency's role in global arms control and nuclear non-proliferation. She also discussed the U.N.'s findings on the use of chemical weapons by Syria and the Islamic State. She spoke at the annual conference of the Arms Control Association held in Washington, DC.
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) held a town hall meeting in the southern Wisconsin town of Lake Mills. A majority of the questions focused on health care and the Republican legislation to replace the federal law known as the Affordable Care Act. He was joined by state representative Joel Kleefisch (R) to answer questions concerning state issues.
In his first public appearance since his May 2017 dismissal, former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
A joint congressional panel examined the opioid crisis and other forms of drug abuse and their possible relationship to economic factors. Witnesses included Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) who discussed how the opioid epidemic has impacted his state and the lawsuit he's filed against pharmaceutical companies over allegations of fraudulent marketing concerning the benefits of prescription opioids. The Joint Economic Committee is chaired by Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH).
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee on the future of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the president's proposal to privatize the air traffic control system. Many senators voiced their concerns about the impact of the proposal on small airports and aviation safety. Other topics addressed included airline customer service, drone technology and implementation of the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System or NextGen.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) said the rise in anti-semitism around the world should be condemned by everyone. His comments came as he addressed attendees at the 2017 American Jewish Committee (AJC) global forum in Washington, DC. Following his remarks, two officials who served under the Obama and George W. Bush administrations debated each other on the pros and cons of President Trump's "America first" strategy.
A joint congressional panel examined the opioid crisis and other forms of drug abuse and their possible relationship to economic factors. Witnesses included Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine (R) who discussed how the opioid epidemic has impacted his state and the lawsuit he's filed against pharmaceutical companies over allegations of fraudulent marketing concerning the benefits of prescription opioids. The Joint Economic Committee is chaired by Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH).
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao testified before the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee on the future of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the president's proposal to privatize the air traffic control system. Many senators voiced their concerns about the impact of the proposal on small airports and aviation safety. Other topics addressed included airline customer service, drone technology and implementation of the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System or NextGen.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) said the rise in anti-semitism around the world should be condemned by everyone. His comments came as he addressed attendees at the 2017 American Jewish Committee (AJC) global forum in Washington, DC. Following his remarks, two officials who served under the Obama and George W. Bush administrations debated each other on the pros and cons of President Trump's "America first" strategy.
