C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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American Relief Administration & 1921-22 Soviet Famine
1 hour, 6 minutesHistorian Douglas Smith gave an illustrated talk about his book: "The Russian Job: The Forgotten Story of How America Saved the Soviet Union from Ruin." In 1921, millions of Soviet citizens faced starvation in one of the worst famines in history. Vladimir Lenin's new Soviet government asked Herbert Hoover's American Relief Administration for help, and Douglas Smith argued that this was one of the largest humanitarian efforts in history. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens in Washington, DC hosted this event.
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Middle East Policy Council on U.S.-Iran Tensions
2 hours, 3 minutesThe Middle East Policy Council hosted a discussion on U.S.-Iran tensions and the Trump administration's foreign policy approach in the region. Speakers included former ambassadors to Iraq, journalists and Middle East scholars. Following their remarks, they took questions from the audience.
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House Oversight Hearing Facial Recognition Technology
2 hours, 56 minutesA government official and artificial intelligence experts testified on Capitol Hill regarding private sector use of facial recognition technology and the potential privacy and security implications of such usage. This is the third hearing for the House Oversight and Reform Committee on the topic of facial recognition technology. The committee is working on legislation to address concerns with this emerging technology.
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Federal Marijuana Policy Hearing
3 hours, 24 minutesThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing to examine federal marijuana policy, including the implications of changing its drug schedule listing and the potential of cannabis research. Witnesses from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) testified on current marijuana policy, the health effects of cannabis, and what steps Congress can take to allow for more research of cannabis compounds and products.
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World Economic Forum Discussion on Global Economic Outlook
1 hour, 7 minutesTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin joined a panel of international financial leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland to provide an outlook on the global economy in 2020. U.S.-China trade relations, unemployment figures around the world, and an update on emerging economies were some of the issues addressed during this one-hour panel discussion.
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10th Anniversary of Citizens United v. FEC Case
1 hour, 11 minutesHouse Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. John Sarbanes (D-MD) participated in a roundtable discussion ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v. FEC. The 5-4 ruling allowed for unlimited spending on political campaigns by outside groups. Other speakers at this event included End Citizens United Action Fund President Tiffany Muller along with several NAACP chapter presidents.
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Discussion on the Future of the European Union
1 hour, 19 minutesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies hosted a conversation with German Ambassador to the U.S. Emily Haber and French Ambassador to the U.S. Philippe Etienne to discuss challenges facing the European Union in the coming decade. The ambassadors discussed the key role the European Union has in addressing global affairs and its important partnership with the United States. The ambassadors also reassured the European Union will continue to have a relationship with the United Kingdom once Brexit is complete.
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Cindy McCain on Human Trafficking
48 minutesCindy McCain, McCain Institute board chair and widow of Senator John McCain, discussed human trafficking and slavery at the annual Florida International University State of the World Conference in Miami.
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House Hearing on State Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
2 hours, 29 minutesThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on states' efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Public health officials from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia testified on how their states have taken strides in the battle against opioid abuse and what further assistance the federal government can provide. Witnesses talked about treatment, prevention and recovery efforts, touching upon federal grants, health insurance coverage, prescription drug take backs, needle exchanges, behavioral counseling, housing issues, workforce development, and access to naloxone, a drug that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Election Security Officials on 2020 Elections
43 minutesThe Homeland Security Experts Group hosted a forum on a wide range of national security priorities. In this portion, the Homeland Security Department's Election Security Initiative director and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's election threats executive talked about threats to the 2020 elections and what steps the federal government is taking to ensure the democratic process.
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Cindy McCain on Human Trafficking
48 minutesCindy McCain, McCain Institute board chair and widow of Senator John McCain, discussed human trafficking and slavery at the annual Florida International University State of the World Conference in Miami.
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House Hearing on State Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
2 hours, 29 minutesThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on states' efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Public health officials from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia testified on how their states have taken strides in the battle against opioid abuse and what further assistance the federal government can provide. Witnesses talked about treatment, prevention and recovery efforts, touching upon federal grants, health insurance coverage, prescription drug take backs, needle exchanges, behavioral counseling, housing issues, workforce development, and access to naloxone, a drug that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Election Security Officials on 2020 Elections
43 minutesThe Homeland Security Experts Group hosted a forum on a wide range of national security priorities. In this portion, the Homeland Security Department's Election Security Initiative director and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's election threats executive talked about threats to the 2020 elections and what steps the federal government is taking to ensure the democratic process.
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Cindy McCain on Human Trafficking
48 minutesCindy McCain, McCain Institute board chair and widow of Senator John McCain, discussed human trafficking and slavery at the annual Florida International University State of the World Conference in Miami.
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House Hearing on State Efforts to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
2 hours, 28 minutesThe House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing on states' efforts to combat the opioid epidemic. Public health officials from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and West Virginia testified on how their states have taken strides in the battle against opioid abuse and what further assistance the federal government can provide. Witnesses talked about treatment, prevention and recovery efforts, touching upon federal grants, health insurance coverage, prescription drug take backs, needle exchanges, behavioral counseling, housing issues, workforce development, and access to naloxone, a drug that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.