C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Prime Minister's Questions: 07/12/2017
43 minutesFirst Secretary of State Damian Green answered questions on behalf of British Prime Minister Theresa May, who was meeting with the King of Spain as part of his state visit to the U.K. Mr. Green answered questions from the members of the House of Commons on the status of Brexit negotiations, the UK's role in the Syrian refugee crisis, and on future trade deals with the European Union as well as other countries. He said the U.K. was ready to make trade deals with the E.U. and others, including the U.S. and Australia.
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Senate Appropriations Subcmte Hearing on Capitol Police Budget
51 minutesThe U.S. Senate Sergeant-at-Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police chief testified in an open session of the Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee on President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget for the Capitol Hill protocol and law enforcement entities. They were asked questions about a number of their programs, including one focusing on boosting cybersecurity for U.S. Capitol offices and computer networks. After opening statements and questions, the subcommittee moved into closed session to discuss various threats to the Capitol.
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National Press Club Luncheon With Amtrak CEO
50 minutesCharles Moorman, the outgoing president and CEO of Amtrak, discussed the future of the federally supported passenger railroad in a luncheon keynote address at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. He talked about Amtrak's efforts to boost the reliability of services in and out of New York City's Penn Station, its competition with airlines along the Northeast Corridor, and the challenges of running a system along tracks owned mostly by freight railroads. Following his remarks, he responded to questions from the audience.
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2017 Medicare Trustees Report
1 hour, 52 minutesThe chief actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) discusses the 2017 Medicare Trustees Report. He'll be followed by a panel discussion on recommendations for improving Medicare's fiscal condition.
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Homeland Security Under Secretary for Intelligence & Analysis Nomination
57 minutesThe Senate Intelligence Committee considered the nomination of David Glawe to serve as under secretary for intelligence and analysis at the Homeland Security Department. He's a former assistant commissioner in the Office of Intelligence with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Members questioned him in areas including information sharing among the intelligence community, the duplication of efforts among the Homeland Security Department and lessons learned from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The committee is chaired by Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC).
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Discussion on Upcoming Russian Military Exercise
1 hour, 44 minutesThe Atlantic Council hosted a discussion on Zapad 17, the Russian-led military exercise in and around the Baltic Sea slated to begin in mid-September 2017. Military and government leaders from Estonia, Norway, and the U.S. discussed the mechanics and broader implications of the exercises, both for the NATO alliance and Russia's broader military ambitions.
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CIA Director Pompeo at National Security Dinner
55 minutesCIA Director Mike Pompeo spoke about some of the counterterrorism challenges his agency faces including ISIS, North Korea and Iran, and also on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. election. He gave these remarks at a dinner hosted by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) that was held outside of Washington, DC.
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House Energy Subcommittee Hearing on the Opioid Epidemic
2 hours, 18 minutesThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations heard from Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky and Rhode Island state officials about efforts to combat the ongoing nationwide opioid epidemic. Witnesses described specific programs in their states targeting the increasing negative impacts of the crisis, and provided information on what additional tools they would find helpful in treating people at risk of opioid addiction and abuse. Among many topics, committee members asked about the implications of ongoing efforts in Congress to repeal and replace the existing health care law, and the impact to the funding for treatment programs and other initiatives to address the opioid epidemic.
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Energy Secretary Rick Perry on 2018 Budget Request
1 hour, 45 minutesEnergy Secretary Rick Perry testified before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on President Trump's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget for the Energy Department and its constituent agencies. Committee members asked a variety of questions about proposed cuts to the budget, as well as longstanding disputes over where to store the nation's nuclear waste.
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SETA Foundation Conference on Turkey
1 hour, 15 minutesThe SETA Foundation for Political, Economic, and Social Research hosted a discussion in Washington, DC on the 2015 failed coup attempt in Turkey, focusing on the causes and the lasting geopolitical consequences.
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House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on Gulf War Illness
1 hour, 34 minutesTwo House Veterans' Affairs subcommittees held a joint hearing examining how the Veterans Affairs Department reviews Gulf War illness claims. A report released by the Government Accountability Office found that the VA denies more than 80% of claims for benefits in Gulf War associated illnesses. The report also found that ninety percent of VA medical examiners have no training on how to conduct Gulf War illness exams. Witnesses included representatives from the Veterans Affairs Department, the Government Accountability Office and veterans' advocates groups.
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House Natural Resources Subcmte. Hearing on Oil and Gas Development on Federal Lands
1 hour, 52 minutesThe House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened a hearing about access for oil and gas development on federal lands. An acting assistant Interior Department secretary spoke about the administration's approach to the process, which she said includes "restoring balance" to the use of federal lands and the country's energy options. State officials from New Mexico and Utah talked about the current land use application process, including what they said were delays in permit approvals. A University of Colorado law professor was also on the panel and spoke of what he said was the need for the U.S. to be "energy smart," not necessarily "energy dominant."
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Discussion on Health Savings Accounts
2 hours, 0 minuteThe American Enterprise Institue hosted a discussion with a panel of experts on the pros and cons of health savings accounts (HSAs). Following presentations by each of them, they took part in a Q&A session with audience members.
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Australian Parliament Question Time Wrap
34 minutesSkyNews Australia Political Editor David Speers hosted a program wrapping up the most recent sitting session of Australia's parliament, from June 13 - 22, 2017. Topics debated included national security and terrorism, political party donations, and Australia's relationship with the U.S. The parliament was scheduled to next meet in early August 2017.
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House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on Gulf War Illness
1 hour, 34 minutesTwo House Veterans' Affairs subcommittees held a joint hearing examining how the Veterans Affairs Department reviews Gulf War illness claims. A report released by the Government Accountability Office found that the VA denies more than 80% of claims for benefits in Gulf War associated illnesses. The report also found that ninety percent of VA medical examiners have no training on how to conduct Gulf War illness exams. Witnesses included representatives from the Veterans Affairs Department, the Government Accountability Office and veterans' advocates groups.
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House Natural Resources Subcmte. Hearing on Oil and Gas Development on Federal Lands
1 hour, 52 minutesThe House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened a hearing about access for oil and gas development on federal lands. An acting assistant Interior Department secretary spoke about the administration's approach to the process, which she said includes "restoring balance" to the use of federal lands and the country's energy options. State officials from New Mexico and Utah talked about the current land use application process, including what they said were delays in permit approvals. A University of Colorado law professor was also on the panel and spoke of what he said was the need for the U.S. to be "energy smart," not necessarily "energy dominant."
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Discussion on Health Savings Accounts
1 hour, 57 minutesThe American Enterprise Institue hosted a discussion with a panel of experts on the pros and cons of health savings accounts (HSAs). Following presentations by each of them, they took part in a Q&A session with audience members.