C-SPAN 3 TV Schedule
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Sen. Eric Schmitt & LA Attorney General Testify on Biden Admin. & Social Media Companies - Part 2
1 hour, 22 minutesThe House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government held a hearing to examine claims of censorship against the Biden administration for communication with social media companies concerning policing COVID-19 content on their platforms. Among those testifying were Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt (R) and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry (R). During his tenure as the attorney general for Missouri, Sen. Schmitt, along with Mr. Landry, filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in 2022 for alleged free speech violations. The other witnesses in attendance testified to constitutional concerns pertaining to violations of free speech and the impact of disinformation on social media platforms. Lawmakers from both parties throughout the hearing engaged in tense exchanges over the intent of the hearing.
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Cyber Director Testifies on Threats Landscape
1 hour, 48 minutesCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Jen Easterly reiterated her concerns to lawmakers about China and artificial intelligence (AI) technology. She has previously discussed these challenges during public forums and other congressional hearings. Director Easterly appeared before the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection to discuss cyber threats facing the U.S. Other topics that came up during this hearing included recruitment and retention of talent, information-sharing among the public and private sectors, and the importance of two-factor authentication.
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Craigslist.org Founder on Private Sector Cybersecurity Investment
16 minutesCraig Newmark, founder of Craigslist.org and creator of the Cyber Civil Defense Initiative, discussed the role of the private sector and civil society regarding cybersecurity. Several topics were discussed, including corporate responsibility and accountability, building digital literacy into the education system, the creation of laws and regulations around the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI), and integrating security into the digital framework from inception.
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Hearing on Federal Response to Escalating Wildfires
2 hours, 0 minuteOfficials from the Agriculture and Interior departments, among others, testify on the federal response to escalating wildfires before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
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Former Starbucks CEO Testifies on Treatment of Union Organizing
2 hours, 16 minutesFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified on his coffee chain's treatment of union organizing efforts. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), chair of the Senate Labor Committee, pressed Mr. Schultz on alleged retaliation against employees, such as cutting workers' weekly hours, the number of which are directly tied to health insurance and other benefits. He insisted that no labor laws were broken, saying, "under the law, we did not have the unilateral right to provide those benefits to partners who were involved in collective bargaining." Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) pushed back against his claim, citing a July 2022 letter from unionized employees, which waived any objection to union members receiving the same wage and benefit improvements that were received by non-union members. Mr. Schultz was CEO of Starbucks from 1986-2000, 2008-17, and 2022-23, and stepped down from the role days before this hearing.
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Current & Former Employees Testify on Starbucks' Treatment of Union Organizing
56 minutesCurrent and former Starbucks employees testified before the Senate Labor Committee on alleged pushback and retaliation they have received for their union organizing efforts. Their testimonies were given shortly after former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz appeared before the committee. The witnesses said retaliatory actions from upper management included increased surveillance, punishment for minor offenses, and terminations. Moreover, former U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), who is now a practicing attorney, was brought in by the Republican minority to testify on behalf of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) whistleblower, who raised questions about the handling of a recent Starbucks union election.
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Teachers Union President Testifies on COVID-19 School Closures, Part 1
1 hour, 57 minutesRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), testified on what influence her organization had on school closures during the pandemic, before a House subcommittee. Ms. Weingarten testified that the AFT's goal "was to have clear guidance" from scientists in order for schools to safely reopen. When asked by Republicans about AFT's communications with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she said the AFT met with the CDC on January 29, 2021, to review best practices for reopening schools, and the CDC incorporated the AFT's suggestion about providing reasonable accommodations for immunocompromised individuals. Moreover, Democratic representatives came to Ms. Weingarten's defense, saying the CDC consulted with more than 50 organizations about the issue--not just the AFT--and 95% of schools were reopened by the end of May 2021, up from about 50% in January.
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Teachers Union President Testifies on COVID-19 School Closures, Part 2
51 minutesRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), testified on what influence her organization had on school closures during the pandemic, before a House subcommittee. Ms. Weingarten testified that the AFT's goal "was to have clear guidance" from scientists in order for schools to safely reopen. When asked by Republicans about AFT's communications with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she said the AFT met with the CDC on January 29, 2021, to review best practices for reopening schools, and the CDC incorporated the AFT's suggestion about providing reasonable accommodations for immunocompromised individuals. Moreover, Democratic representatives came to Ms. Weingarten's defense, saying the CDC consulted with more than 50 organizations about the issue--not just the AFT--and 95% of schools were reopened by the end of May 2021, up from about 50% in January.
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Former Starbucks CEO Testifies on Treatment of Union Organizing
2 hours, 16 minutesFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified on his coffee chain's treatment of union organizing efforts. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), chair of the Senate Labor Committee, pressed Mr. Schultz on alleged retaliation against employees, such as cutting workers' weekly hours, the number of which are directly tied to health insurance and other benefits. He insisted that no labor laws were broken, saying, "under the law, we did not have the unilateral right to provide those benefits to partners who were involved in collective bargaining." Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) pushed back against his claim, citing a July 2022 letter from unionized employees, which waived any objection to union members receiving the same wage and benefit improvements that were received by non-union members. Mr. Schultz was CEO of Starbucks from 1986-2000, 2008-17, and 2022-23, and stepped down from the role days before this hearing.
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Current & Former Employees Testify on Starbucks' Treatment of Union Organizing
57 minutesCurrent and former Starbucks employees testified before the Senate Labor Committee on alleged pushback and retaliation they have received for their union organizing efforts. Their testimonies were given shortly after former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz appeared before the committee. The witnesses said retaliatory actions from upper management included increased surveillance, punishment for minor offenses, and terminations. Moreover, former U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), who is now a practicing attorney, was brought in by the Republican minority to testify on behalf of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) whistleblower, who raised questions about the handling of a recent Starbucks union election.
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Teachers Union President Testifies on COVID-19 School Closures, Part 1
1 hour, 57 minutesRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), testified on what influence her organization had on school closures during the pandemic, before a House subcommittee. Ms. Weingarten testified that the AFT's goal "was to have clear guidance" from scientists in order for schools to safely reopen. When asked by Republicans about AFT's communications with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she said the AFT met with the CDC on January 29, 2021, to review best practices for reopening schools, and the CDC incorporated the AFT's suggestion about providing reasonable accommodations for immunocompromised individuals. Moreover, Democratic representatives came to Ms. Weingarten's defense, saying the CDC consulted with more than 50 organizations about the issue--not just the AFT--and 95% of schools were reopened by the end of May 2021, up from about 50% in January.
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Teachers Union President Testifies on COVID-19 School Closures, Part 2
51 minutesRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), testified on what influence her organization had on school closures during the pandemic, before a House subcommittee. Ms. Weingarten testified that the AFT's goal "was to have clear guidance" from scientists in order for schools to safely reopen. When asked by Republicans about AFT's communications with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she said the AFT met with the CDC on January 29, 2021, to review best practices for reopening schools, and the CDC incorporated the AFT's suggestion about providing reasonable accommodations for immunocompromised individuals. Moreover, Democratic representatives came to Ms. Weingarten's defense, saying the CDC consulted with more than 50 organizations about the issue--not just the AFT--and 95% of schools were reopened by the end of May 2021, up from about 50% in January.
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Former Starbucks CEO Testifies on Treatment of Union Organizing
2 hours, 16 minutesFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified on his coffee chain's treatment of union organizing efforts. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), chair of the Senate Labor Committee, pressed Mr. Schultz on alleged retaliation against employees, such as cutting workers' weekly hours, the number of which are directly tied to health insurance and other benefits. He insisted that no labor laws were broken, saying, "under the law, we did not have the unilateral right to provide those benefits to partners who were involved in collective bargaining." Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) pushed back against his claim, citing a July 2022 letter from unionized employees, which waived any objection to union members receiving the same wage and benefit improvements that were received by non-union members. Mr. Schultz was CEO of Starbucks from 1986-2000, 2008-17, and 2022-23, and stepped down from the role days before this hearing.
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Current & Former Employees Testify on Starbucks' Treatment of Union Organizing
56 minutesCurrent and former Starbucks employees testified before the Senate Labor Committee on alleged pushback and retaliation they have received for their union organizing efforts. Their testimonies were given shortly after former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz appeared before the committee. The witnesses said retaliatory actions from upper management included increased surveillance, punishment for minor offenses, and terminations. Moreover, former U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL), who is now a practicing attorney, was brought in by the Republican minority to testify on behalf of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) whistleblower, who raised questions about the handling of a recent Starbucks union election.
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Teachers Union President Testifies on COVID-19 School Closures, Part 1
1 hour, 57 minutesRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), testified on what influence her organization had on school closures during the pandemic, before a House subcommittee. Ms. Weingarten testified that the AFT's goal "was to have clear guidance" from scientists in order for schools to safely reopen. When asked by Republicans about AFT's communications with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she said the AFT met with the CDC on January 29, 2021, to review best practices for reopening schools, and the CDC incorporated the AFT's suggestion about providing reasonable accommodations for immunocompromised individuals. Moreover, Democratic representatives came to Ms. Weingarten's defense, saying the CDC consulted with more than 50 organizations about the issue--not just the AFT--and 95% of schools were reopened by the end of May 2021, up from about 50% in January.
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Teachers Union President Testifies on COVID-19 School Closures, Part 2
50 minutesRandi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), testified on what influence her organization had on school closures during the pandemic, before a House subcommittee. Ms. Weingarten testified that the AFT's goal "was to have clear guidance" from scientists in order for schools to safely reopen. When asked by Republicans about AFT's communications with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), she said the AFT met with the CDC on January 29, 2021, to review best practices for reopening schools, and the CDC incorporated the AFT's suggestion about providing reasonable accommodations for immunocompromised individuals. Moreover, Democratic representatives came to Ms. Weingarten's defense, saying the CDC consulted with more than 50 organizations about the issue--not just the AFT--and 95% of schools were reopened by the end of May 2021, up from about 50% in January.
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Former Starbucks CEO Testifies on Treatment of Union Organizing
2 hours, 17 minutesFormer Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz testified on his coffee chain's treatment of union organizing efforts. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), chair of the Senate Labor Committee, pressed Mr. Schultz on alleged retaliation against employees, such as cutting workers' weekly hours, the number of which are directly tied to health insurance and other benefits. He insisted that no labor laws were broken, saying, "under the law, we did not have the unilateral right to provide those benefits to partners who were involved in collective bargaining." Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN) pushed back against his claim, citing a July 2022 letter from unionized employees, which waived any objection to union members receiving the same wage and benefit improvements that were received by non-union members. Mr. Schultz was CEO of Starbucks from 1986-2000, 2008-17, and 2022-23, and stepped down from the role days before this hearing.