Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President and Managing Director Wendy Cutler discusses U.S.-Japan relations and Washington Times's Martin Di Caro discusses his podcast "History as it Happens" and political news of the day.
Asia Society Policy Institute Vice President and Managing Director Wendy Cutler discusses U.S.-Japan relations and Washington Times's Martin Di Caro discusses his podcast "History as it Happens" and political news of the day.
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Enrollment Vice Provost Rachelle Feldman told lawmakers they're facing an "enrollment crisis" due to the Education Department's delayed rollout of the new federal student aid application called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). She and other college enrollment and financial aid advocates voiced their frustration during a public hearing before the House Education Subcommittee on Higher Education. Lawmakers on a bipartisan level also expressed their disappointment and anger over the issues experienced by families, students and colleges alike. The new application was mandated by the FAFSA Simplification Act. The law aimed to make the FAFSA process simpler for families and students. Additionally, it also expanded eligibility for federal Pell grants to more students.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, political science professor William Blake discussed early 20th century Supreme Court cases on laws regulating minimum wages and maximum hours for female workers.
Carnegie Mellon University professor Edda Fields-Black talked about Harriet Tubman's role in the 1863 Combahee River raid, a secret military mission against Confederates in South Carolina which rescued over 700 former slaves.The Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore hosted this event.
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) delivered the annual reading of George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address. The Senate tradition began on Washington's birthday in 1896. The reading of the 7,641-word address rotates annually between the parties.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, political science professor William Blake discussed early 20th century Supreme Court cases on laws regulating minimum wages and maximum hours for female workers.
Carnegie Mellon University professor Edda Fields-Black talked about Harriet Tubman's role in the 1863 Combahee River raid, a secret military mission against Confederates in South Carolina which rescued over 700 former slaves.The Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore hosted this event.
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) delivered the annual reading of George Washington's 1796 Farewell Address. The Senate tradition began on Washington's birthday in 1896. The reading of the 7,641-word address rotates annually between the parties.
