The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing to examine the skills and training needed to deploy 5G technology in the U.S. Witnesses discussed efforts to deploy 5G in rural communities, private partnerships with community colleges, and how apprenticeships can prepare the next workforce.
TechFreedom hosted a discussion with FTC Commissioner Noah Phillips, legal experts and tech industry professionals on the FTC's Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
NCAA officials, university leaders and former student athletes testifIed at a Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing on college athlete compensation. Among the witnesses were NCAA President Mark Emmert and former student athletes from UCLA and the University of New Mexico. In addition, Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-OH), who played football at Ohio State University, testified on the need for compensation. Mr. Emmert told lawmakers that NCAA schools and conferences are considering how rules can be modified to permit students to benefit financially from their name, image and likeness. Overall, the witnesses agreed that modernization is needed with the current collegiate athletic model.
A House Oversight and Reform subcommittee held a hearing on child hunger and the Trump administration's proposed changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. Witnesses included No Kid Hungry Campaign Senior Vice President Linda Davis, former Maine Health and Human Services official Sam Adolphsen, along with grade school teachers and anti-poverty advocates.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request to Congress. The secretary fielded questions about the administration's $4.8 trillion budget proposal as well as other issues that fall under the Treasury Department's purview, including economic growth and the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law in December 2017.
A House Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing on incidents of white supremacy in the military and how to prevent future incidents. The first panel featured representatives from the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League.
A House Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing on incidents of white supremacy in the military and how to prevent future incidents. The second panel featured officials from the Defense Department and various military branches including the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) delivered the annual State of the State address from the state capitol in Montgomery. The governor talked about her legislative priorities for the year, including boosting state education, rebuilding infrastructure and improving the criminal justice system.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert (R) delivered his 11th and final State of the State address to lawmakers in Salt Lake City. In his remarks, he discussed a wide range of issues including jobs and the economy, education and affordable housing in the state.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testified before the Senate Finance Committee on President Trump's 2021 budget request to Congress. The secretary fielded questions about the administration's $4.8 trillion budget proposal as well as other issues that fall under the Treasury Department's purview, including economic growth and the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law in December 2017.
A House Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing on incidents of white supremacy in the military and how to prevent future incidents. The first panel featured representatives from the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League.
A House Armed Services subcommittee held a hearing on incidents of white supremacy in the military and how to prevent future incidents. The second panel featured officials from the Defense Department and various military branches including the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) delivered the annual State of the State address from the state capitol in Montgomery. The governor talked about her legislative priorities for the year, including boosting state education, rebuilding infrastructure and improving the criminal justice system.
