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Health Care Professionals Testify on Improving Access for Medicare Patients - Part 2
1 hour, 53 minutesHealth care professionals and advocates testified on ways to improve Medicare recipients' access to care at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing. Topics included patient access in rural and underserved communities, physician payment program changes, and removing administrative burdens to improve quality of care.
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Federal Officials Testify on Unaccompanied Migrant Children
2 hours, 4 minutesSeema Nanda, solicitor of labor for the U.S. Labor Department, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee there has been an 88% increase since 2019 in the number of children employed illegally. Ms. Nanda joined other federal officials from State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services Departments to testify on the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border. Several topics were discussed, including resource needs, border security, holding those accountable for violations of child labor laws. They also addressed the care and services provided for unaccompanied minors at the border and protocols when encountering a child who is suspected of being trafficked.
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Hearing on Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
1 hour, 27 minutesStakeholders in environmental policy and recycling industries testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the impact of plastic on the environment and alternatives for single-use plastics. Several topics were addressed, including the consumption of microplastics, the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife around the planet, the potential for the recycling of single-use plastics, and reducing the confusion for consumers on what can and cannot be recycled or composted. Also discussed was the use of bioplastics and environmentally friendly alternative materials, such as seaweed and sugar cane.
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Nat'l Economic Council Dir. Discusses U.S. Economic Recovery
1 hour, 5 minutesNational Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard discussed the U.S. economy, and its post-pandemic recovery during an event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC. She addressed the recently released GDP numbers that showed the economy had grown by 4.9 percent, attributing the growth to the success of the Biden administration's economic policies. Other topics discussed included workforce participation, supply chain challenges, inflation, and competition with China.
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Oral Arg. on MI City Manager Blocking Critic on Social Media
1 hour, 20 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Lindke v. Freed, a case on whether a Michigan city manager can block people from his official and public Facebook page. James Freed is a city manager for Port Huron, Michigan. He had a private Facebook account for years before he changed it to a public page. After he became city manager, he updated his "About" section to include his new title. He also added other city information including an email address and the city hall's location. On this page he posted personal and professional content. During the pandemic, Mr. Freed posted COVID-19 city policies. Kevin Lindke posted critical comments on the policies. Mr. Freed deleted these critical posts and later blocked him. Mr. Lindke filed a lawsuit alleging his First Amendment rights were violated. A district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled against him, so he appealed to the nation's highest court. The justices have through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
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Federal Officials Testify on Unaccompanied Migrant Children
2 hours, 4 minutesSeema Nanda, solicitor of labor for the U.S. Labor Department, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee there has been an 88% increase since 2019 in the number of children employed illegally. Ms. Nanda joined other federal officials from State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services Departments to testify on the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border. Several topics were discussed, including resource needs, border security, holding those accountable for violations of child labor laws. They also addressed the care and services provided for unaccompanied minors at the border and protocols when encountering a child who is suspected of being trafficked.
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Hearing on Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
1 hour, 27 minutesStakeholders in environmental policy and recycling industries testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the impact of plastic on the environment and alternatives for single-use plastics. Several topics were addressed, including the consumption of microplastics, the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife around the planet, the potential for the recycling of single-use plastics, and reducing the confusion for consumers on what can and cannot be recycled or composted. Also discussed was the use of bioplastics and environmentally friendly alternative materials, such as seaweed and sugar cane.
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Nat'l Economic Council Dir. Discusses U.S. Economic Recovery
1 hour, 6 minutesNational Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard discussed the U.S. economy, and its post-pandemic recovery during an event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC. She addressed the recently released GDP numbers that showed the economy had grown by 4.9 percent, attributing the growth to the success of the Biden administration's economic policies. Other topics discussed included workforce participation, supply chain challenges, inflation, and competition with China.
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Oral Arg. on MI City Manager Blocking Critic on Social Media
1 hour, 20 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Lindke v. Freed, a case on whether a Michigan city manager can block people from his official and public Facebook page. James Freed is a city manager for Port Huron, Michigan. He had a private Facebook account for years before he changed it to a public page. After he became city manager, he updated his "About" section to include his new title. He also added other city information including an email address and the city hall's location. On this page he posted personal and professional content. During the pandemic, Mr. Freed posted COVID-19 city policies. Kevin Lindke posted critical comments on the policies. Mr. Freed deleted these critical posts and later blocked him. Mr. Lindke filed a lawsuit alleging his First Amendment rights were violated. A district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled against him, so he appealed to the nation's highest court. The justices have through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
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Federal Officials Testify on Unaccompanied Migrant Children
2 hours, 5 minutesSeema Nanda, solicitor of labor for the U.S. Labor Department, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee there has been an 88% increase since 2019 in the number of children employed illegally. Ms. Nanda joined other federal officials from State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services Departments to testify on the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border. Several topics were discussed, including resource needs, border security, holding those accountable for violations of child labor laws. They also addressed the care and services provided for unaccompanied minors at the border and protocols when encountering a child who is suspected of being trafficked.
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Hearing on Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
1 hour, 27 minutesStakeholders in environmental policy and recycling industries testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the impact of plastic on the environment and alternatives for single-use plastics. Several topics were addressed, including the consumption of microplastics, the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife around the planet, the potential for the recycling of single-use plastics, and reducing the confusion for consumers on what can and cannot be recycled or composted. Also discussed was the use of bioplastics and environmentally friendly alternative materials, such as seaweed and sugar cane.
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Nat'l Economic Council Dir. Discusses U.S. Economic Recovery
1 hour, 5 minutesNational Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard discussed the U.S. economy, and its post-pandemic recovery during an event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC. She addressed the recently released GDP numbers that showed the economy had grown by 4.9 percent, attributing the growth to the success of the Biden administration's economic policies. Other topics discussed included workforce participation, supply chain challenges, inflation, and competition with China.
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Oral Arg. on MI City Manager Blocking Critic on Social Media
1 hour, 20 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Lindke v. Freed, a case on whether a Michigan city manager can block people from his official and public Facebook page. James Freed is a city manager for Port Huron, Michigan. He had a private Facebook account for years before he changed it to a public page. After he became city manager, he updated his "About" section to include his new title. He also added other city information including an email address and the city hall's location. On this page he posted personal and professional content. During the pandemic, Mr. Freed posted COVID-19 city policies. Kevin Lindke posted critical comments on the policies. Mr. Freed deleted these critical posts and later blocked him. Mr. Lindke filed a lawsuit alleging his First Amendment rights were violated. A district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled against him, so he appealed to the nation's highest court. The justices have through June 2024 to issue a ruling.
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Federal Officials Testify on Unaccompanied Migrant Children
2 hours, 4 minutesSeema Nanda, solicitor of labor for the U.S. Labor Department, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee there has been an 88% increase since 2019 in the number of children employed illegally. Ms. Nanda joined other federal officials from State, Homeland Security, and Health and Human Services Departments to testify on the safety and well-being of unaccompanied minors encountered at the border. Several topics were discussed, including resource needs, border security, holding those accountable for violations of child labor laws. They also addressed the care and services provided for unaccompanied minors at the border and protocols when encountering a child who is suspected of being trafficked.
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Hearing on Alternatives for Single-Use Plastics
1 hour, 28 minutesStakeholders in environmental policy and recycling industries testified before the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight on the impact of plastic on the environment and alternatives for single-use plastics. Several topics were addressed, including the consumption of microplastics, the impact of plastic pollution on ecosystems and wildlife around the planet, the potential for the recycling of single-use plastics, and reducing the confusion for consumers on what can and cannot be recycled or composted. Also discussed was the use of bioplastics and environmentally friendly alternative materials, such as seaweed and sugar cane.
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Nat'l Economic Council Dir. Discusses U.S. Economic Recovery
1 hour, 5 minutesNational Economic Council Chair Lael Brainard discussed the U.S. economy, and its post-pandemic recovery during an event hosted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC. She addressed the recently released GDP numbers that showed the economy had grown by 4.9 percent, attributing the growth to the success of the Biden administration's economic policies. Other topics discussed included workforce participation, supply chain challenges, inflation, and competition with China.
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Oral Arg. on MI City Manager Blocking Critic on Social Media
1 hour, 33 minutesThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Lindke v. Freed, a case on whether a Michigan city manager can block people from his official and public Facebook page. James Freed is a city manager for Port Huron, Michigan. He had a private Facebook account for years before he changed it to a public page. After he became city manager, he updated his "About" section to include his new title. He also added other city information including an email address and the city hall's location. On this page he posted personal and professional content. During the pandemic, Mr. Freed posted COVID-19 city policies. Kevin Lindke posted critical comments on the policies. Mr. Freed deleted these critical posts and later blocked him. Mr. Lindke filed a lawsuit alleging his First Amendment rights were violated. A district court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled against him, so he appealed to the nation's highest court. The justices have through June 2024 to issue a ruling.