Television Archive News Search Service (2024)

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British Conservative Party member Owen Paterson delivered remarks on the current state of the Brexit negotiations and the U.K.'s future relations with the U.S. at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. In his remarks, Mr. Paterson underscored the importance of a free trade agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. and explained how the current European Union regulations and Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal negatively affect the United Kingdom. Following his remarks, he took questions...
Topics: eu, ireland, uk, europe, britain, france, washington, india, australia, the uk, belfast, northern...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The House Foreign Affairs Committee hears testimony from the State Department's special representative for Syria on the Trump administration's response to the humanitarian needs and refugee crisis. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa
Topics: syria, assad, isis, russia, iran, u.n., mr. jenkins, iran, lebanon, jeffrey, turkey, madam,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Retired FBI agent William Ouseley sat down with Kansas City Public Broadcasting editor Jonathan Bender for an illustrated discussion of the city's gangland past, and a look at a newly discovered archive of police reports, mugshots, and other records from the Kansas City Star newspaper. The former FBI agent spent two decades investigating and prosecuting organized crime figures in Kansas City and is the author of " Mobsters in Our Midst: The Kansas City Crime Family" and "Open...
Topics: william ouseley, kansas city, jonathan bender, chicago, wlliam ouseley, nick, charlie, nick...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion on Russia's influence efforts in the U.S. and around the world. Panelists discussed the means by which Russia was working to exploit and exacerbate political divisions, as well as what countermeasures were in place in the U.S. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: russia, china, ukraine, venezuela, europe, washington, serbia, ecuador, new york, south america,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] A House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee hears testimony from Maj. Gen. Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on water resources projects and policy. Sponsor: House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
Topics: california, texas, galveston, seattle, ms. napolitano, harvey, florida, norfolk, ma, sioux,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Joseph Wheelan explores the Mexican-American War of 1846 to 1848. The author chronicles President James Polk's desire to acquire California via war and the popular dissent that followed the start of the war by the likes of John Quincy Adams, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The United States declared war on Mexico on May 13, 1846. What became known as "Mr. Polk's War" resulted in more than 500,000 square miles of new U.S. territory. Mr. Wheelan responded to questions from...
Topics: mexico, taylor, mexico city, scott, california, veracruz, polk, texas, buena vista, washington,...
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British Conservative Party member Owen Paterson delivered remarks on the current state of the Brexit negotiations and the U.K.'s future relations with the U.S. at the Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. In his remarks, Mr. Paterson underscored the importance of a free trade agreement between the U.S. and the U.K. and explained how the current European Union regulations and Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal negatively affect the United Kingdom. Following his remarks, he took questions...
Topics: eu, ireland, uk, europe, britain, france, canada, united kingdom, washington, the uk, theresa,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Washington Times senior editorial writer James Robbins argued that the Tet Offensive was actually a failure for the North Vietnamese and that the U.S. media and left-wing academics created a false impression of its importance. Mr. Robbins spoke at a breakfast hosted by the Lincoln Club of San Diego County at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center, and responded to questions from members of the audience. Sponsor: Lincoln Club of San Diego County (CA)
Topics: vietnam, johnson, lyndon johnson, egypt, israel, china, washington, saigon, south vietnam, iraq,...
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment heard testimony from Maj. Gen. Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on water resources projects and policy. Maj. Gen. Spellmon updated committee members on the process the Corps undertakes for developing its projects and activities. Members asked questions about various local projects and how the Corps has been reviewing its response to the 2017 hurricane season, which included Hurricanes...
Topics: washington, texas, california, spellman, harvey, missouri, norfolk, kentucky
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee holds a hearing on the management of federal prisons, as well as issues related to women serving time in the federal system. Sponsor: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Topics: mr. hurwitz, gowdy, hurwitz, mr. horowitz, new york, south carolina, horowitz, r.g. horowitz,...
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Author Brooks Blevins talked about his book, "History of the Ozarks, Vol. 1: The Old Ozarks". He explores the history of the Ozark region and the people that inhabit it. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: ozarks, fayetteville, arkansas, ozarks, the ozarks, missouri, springfield, mississippi, irish,...
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Historian Robert Watson talks about his book, " The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: An Untold Story of the American Revolution." He describes how the British used the HMS Jersey, a former warship moored off the Brooklyn shore, as a floating jail for thousands of American prisoners during the Revolutionary War. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this 50-minute event. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: washington, brooklyn, new york city, mr. watson, missouri, robert watson, springfield, lynn...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians briefed Members of Congress and their staffs on the history of the Higher Education Act of 1965 signed by President Lyndon Johnson, which offered federal money to colleges and universities and financial assistance to students. They traced the origins of the act beginning with the push for science research as well as the funding of the GI Bill in the 1940s. They also explored congressional support for the measure, changes and re-authorizations made to the act, and the long-term impact...
Topics: indiana, lyndon johnson, oregon, patricia graham, oklahoma, california, johnson, lyndon b. johnson,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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The House Foreign Affairs Committee considered legislation requesting the White House and Secretary of State to turn over all documents and records regarding the meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland. Later in the session, Republican members voted 23-18, rejecting the request. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Topics: russia, mister, helsinki, vladimir putin, mister boyle, donald trump, syria, washington, crimea,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson testified before the House Financial Services Committee as it conducted an oversight hearing of the agency he leads. Most of the questions from lawmakers concerned HUD programs affecting their districts. Some Democrats also commented on recent calls for civility in the nation's political discourse when recognized by the chair. Sponsor: House Financial Services Committee
Topics: hud, fha, carson, dr. carson, minnesota, new mexico, missouri, michigan, detroit, california,...
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Amnesty International released their annual global report on human rights and held a news conference in Washington, DC to discuss the specifics of the report. "Hate and divisive rhetoric" were among the largest causes for violations of human rights, according to the 2017-2018 report. The United States, Latin America, Myanmar (Burma) and Syria were some of the countries mentioned. The group also listed some of President Trump's rhetoric on various issues, like the travel ban, as...
Topics: myanmar, china, yemen, venezuela, syria, margaret, trump, kyi, mexico, latin america, bangladesh,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Harvard Law School hosted a discussion with a group of judges and legal experts on a new book titled, "Tough Cases." It features the viewpoints of several judges and how they grappled with hard cases. Some of the cases in the book garnered national news attention including the Terri Schiavo case concerning right to die, plus cases involving the death penalty, insanity pleas and the effects of mandatory minimums. Sponsor: Harvard Law School | Library and Information Resources
Topics: washington, massachusetts, martha, c-span, weisberg, michigan, george w. bush, carter, florida,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Linda Hirshman talked about her book, Sisters in Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World, in which she looks at the relationship between and the impact of the first two women to serve on the Supreme Court, Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sponsor: Politics and Prose Bookstore
Topics: ruth bader ginsburg, sandra day o'connor, sandra, washington, clinton, arizona, columbia, kagan,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Harvard Law School hosted a discussion with a group of judges and legal experts on a new book titled, "Tough Cases." It features the viewpoints of several judges and how they grappled with hard cases. Some of the cases in the book garnered national news attention including the Terri Schiavo case concerning right to die, plus cases involving the death penalty, insanity pleas and the effects of mandatory minimums. Sponsor: Harvard Law School | Library and Information Resources
Topics: washington, martha, weisberg, michigan, george w. bush, carter, florida, massachusetts, bowie,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Representatives from a variety of museums and history and public policy centers discussed the importance of these institutions and their methods for educating and offering information to the public. This roundtable discussion was part of the annual American Historical Association meeting. Sponsor: American Historical Association
Topics: marshall, washington, virginia, lexington, new orleans, d.c., philadelphia, george c. marshall,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians discussed Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "Hamilton," in popular culture, how it is being used in classrooms, and the question of historical accuracy. Panelists are all contributors to the book "Historians on Hamilton: How a Blockbuster Musical Is Restaging America's Past." Sponsor: Society of the Cincinnati
Topics: hamilton, alexander hamilton, washington, new york, miranda, miranda, cincinnati, thomas jefferson,...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a forum on how U.S. negotiations with North Korea are affecting policy towards Japan. Asia scholars discussed in detail the state of U.S.-Japan alliance as well as relations with China and South Korea. Trade relations and the possibility of a future meeting between Prime Minister Abe and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were also discussed. Following their remarks, they answered questions from the audience. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: china, north korea, washington, tokyo, bruce, korea, malta, south korea, pacific, sheila, japan,...
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed presents a biography of the 17th president of the United States, Andrew Johnson (1865-1869). A Southern Democrat who remained aligned with the Union, Johnson was Abraham Lincoln's vice president at the start of his second term, and succeeded Lincoln following the assassination of the president. Ms. Gordon-Reed recounts President Johnson's reticence to provide civil rights to recently freed slaves and his inability to provide leadership to a...
Topics: johnson, andrew johnson, tennessee, jefferson, lincoln, jefferson davis, texas, thomas jefferson,...
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White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney testified before the House Budget Committee defending the president's 2019 budget request of $4.4 trillion dollars. Director Mulvaney said the president's proposed military parade would cost between $10 million and $30 million but the funds were not included in the 2019 budget plan. Throughout the hearing, Democratic members voiced their concerns with the proposed cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and other federal assistance programs. Rep....
Topics: mulvaney, mr. mulvaney, washington, daca, maine, georgia, new mexico, south carolina, florida,...
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Ben Carson, the secretary of Housing and Urban Development, briefed members of a House Appropriations subcommittee on the president's 2019 budget request for his department. He responded to several questions regarding the requisition of a $31,561 dining room furniture set for his office and an ongoing inspector general inquiry. The budget proposal totaled $41.24 billion for fiscal year 2019 - a decrease of more than a $6 billion from the department's enacted budget in 2017. Sponsor: House...
Topics: hud, fha, texas, florida, homelessness, dr. carson, houston, california, iowa, carson, ben carson,...
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Homeland Security Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Christopher Krebs testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about the nation's election infrastructure. He provided an update on federal efforts to increase resilience of voting systems, and explained coordination between his agency, the FBI, and state and local election officials. Joining Under Secretary Krebs as a witness was Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (D) who provided...
Topics: russia, fbi, rhode island, florida, rhode island, krebs, europe, dhs, pennsylvania, china, ussr
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] Members of the House Agriculture Committee meet to consider amendments to H.R. 2, the "Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018," commonly known as the farm bill. Sponsor: House Agriculture Committee
Topics: california, illinois, pennsylvania, mr. lawson, cal, mr. thompson, minnesota, mr. gibbs, mr. king,...
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The House Ways and Means Committee met to debate and vote on several tax cut proposals dubbed "tax reform 2.0" President Trump in December signed into law the first round of tax reductions.
Topics: california, washington, mr. thompson, mr. reid, south dakota, mr. smith, thompson, fema, mr. levin,...
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Author Melanie Kirkpatrick talked about the history of Thanksgiving in America, including President Lincoln's proclamation in 1863 during the Civil War making it a national holiday. She also reflected on the life of Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine editor known as the "Godmother of Thanksgiving," who lobbied President Lincoln to create the holiday. This event was part of the annual Lincoln Forum symposium in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Lincoln Forum (Abraham Lincoln Studies Group)
Topics: lincoln, washington, hale, mrs. hale, lincoln, sarah josepha hale, lincoln, turkey, virginia,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Former U.S. Marine Corps historian and archivist Michael Miller discussed Harry Truman's views of the U.S. Marine Corps, which he argued were first formed during his service as an Army artillery captain in World War I. He also discussed the history of rivalries between the military branches. The National Security Act of 1947 reorganized military forces in the United States and an early version of the act favored by President Truman threatened the existence of the Marine Corps. The MacArthur...
Topics: truman, navy, france, china, the navy, harry truman, pershing, pershing, pennsylvania, sipan, mr....
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Dan Hampton talked about his book The Flight: Charles Lindbergh's Daring and Immortal 1927 Transatlantic Crossing, in which he reports on Charles Lindbergh's trans-Atlantic flight from New York to Paris on May 20, 1927. Mr. Lindbergh was the first to complete the trip, after logging 33 hours in his monoplane, the "Spirit of St. Louis." Sponsor: Tattered Cover Bookstore
Topics: paris, new york, lindbergh, california, newfoundland, france, ireland, long island, europe,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Sponsor: Miami Book Fair International
Topics: new york, barry, washington, o'connor, trenton, gore, antonin scalia, george mcmurtry, bush,...
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Ms. Blackman talked about her book "Wild Rose: Rose O'Neale Greenhow, Civil War Spy, published by Random House. A Maryland native, Rose O'Neale Greenhow (1817-1864) grew up in Washington, D.C. and eventually became one of D.C.'s first lobbyists. The author explained how Ms. Greenhow used her connections, established through her marriage to a member of the State Department, to form an intelligence community that provided information to the Confederate Army. She continued to spy until her...
Topics: washington, dr. jones, europe, jefferson davis, north carolina, calhoun, pinkerton, lincoln,...
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The California Citrus State Historic Park shows how the citrus industry shaped Riverside and Southern California. Steven Moreno-Terrill, Park Interpreter, talked about how the park is working to uncover and share the stories of the many groups of people who contributed to this once thriving industry. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: riverside, washington, california, china, redlands, texas
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Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar delivered remarks on proposed changes to Medicare Part B prescription drug prices. The administration argues that the changes will lower costs for patients. At the Brookings Institution in Washington, DC Secretary Azar urged pharmaceutical companies hesitant with the changes to be a part of the solution, not the problem. Sponsor: Brookings Institution | Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy
Topics: pharma, washington, paul, hhs, d.c., japan, alex azar, germany, brookings, virginia, obama...
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Steve Twomey talked about his book Countdown to Pearl Harbor: The Twelve Days to the Attack, in which he provides a history of the twelve days leading up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. He spoke at the Roosevelt Reading Festival. Sponsor: Roosevelt (Franklin) Presidential Library and Museum
Topics: hawaii, navy, washington, pearl harbor, the navy, china, kimmel, honolulu, singapore, asia, helen,...
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Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar appeared before the House Ways and Means Committee to discuss the president's 2019 budget request for the department. He talked with committee members about a range of issues including the opioid epidemic, the needs of rural hospitals and health providers, prescription drug costs and funding for the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Mr. Azar was sworn in as Health and Human Services secretary in January 2018. He was deputy secretary of the department...
Topics: trump, hhs, alabama, washington, cms, south dakota, nih, cdc, mr. lewis, idaho, liheap, fda, azar,...
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Robert Klara talked about his book, "The Hidden White House: Harry Truman and the Reconstruction of America's Most Famous Residence," in which he recounts the physical improvements made to the White House in 1948. In his book, the author reports on the decampment of President Harry Truman and his family to Blair House during the reconstruction, which consisted of a gutting of the entire interior of the building and the addition of a steel frame and an underground shelter. Robert Klara...
Topics: truman, harry truman, washington, caldwell, clarence cannon, europe, penn, jacqueline kennedy,...
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Author John Sprinkle discussed his book, "Saving Spaces: Historic Land Conservation in the United States." The National Park Service historian addressed how historic buildings and landmarks are selected for preservation and the challenges of protecting these sites in an increasingly urbanized nation. This program was hosted by the 1796 Lloyd House in Alexandria, Virginia, which was saved from demolition in the late 1950s and is featured in John Sprinkle's book. Sponsor: Lloyd House
Topics: vernon, washington, alexandria, maryland, donald trump, piscataway, philadelphia, d.c., vista,...
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The Hudson Institute held a panel discussion on the political climate in Afghanistan. Former Afghan ambassador to France and Canada Omar Samad and Acting President of the American University of Afghanistan David Sedney shared their assessments of several topics, including potential peace talks between Afghanistan's government and the Taliban, the impact of U.S. operations over several decades, and Afghanistan-Pakistan relations. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: afghanistan, pakistan, taliban, china, india, taliban, russia, washington, trump, afghanistan,...
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Andrew and Rachel Jackson lived at the Hermitage in Nashville from 1804 until Jackson's death in 1845. Howard Kittell, Andrew Jackson Foundation's President and CEO, talked about the property's history and how he says their home grew from a two-story log cabin into a Presidential residence on par with Mount Vernon and Monticello. Sponsor: C-SPAN | Local Content Vehicle
Topics: jackson, andrew jackson, nashville, rachel, washington, hermitage, new orleans
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In a Capitol Hill panel discussion that was titled, "Historical Perspectives on Federal Agricultural Policy," three agricultural historians discussed the history of U.S. farm bills, beginning with the first Agricultural Adjustment Act, which was passed in May of 1933 to help farmers during the Great Depression. This program was a briefing for members of congress and their staff to provide historical context for current policy matters. Sponsor: National History Center
Topics: hawaii, china, farmville, honolulu, sarah, kennedy, washington, c-span, the usda, usda
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi holds her weekly press conference. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: kavanaugh, fbi, trump, texas, nagler, mitchell, united states senate
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Following a short recess, subcommittee members returned to a hearing considering alternatives to fetal tissue research. Researchers testified on cases where alternatives and fetal tissue research were used as well as the ethical and moral standards around fetal tissue research, including how it's purchased. Other questions focused on government funding for stem cell research. Sponsor: House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations,House Oversight and Government...
Topics: dr. prentice, texas, dr. sandra lee, abr, china, nih, janet yellen, mr. olson, dr. fox, dr. lee,...
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David Malpass, the Treasury under secretary for international affairs, testified about international financial institutions before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade. He stressed the importance of U.S. engagement and investments in the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral development banks. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade
Topics: china, imf, pakistan, venezuela, angola, eu, mnuchin, africa, san diego, mister, argentina,...
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A House Foreign Affairs subcommittee held a hearing to examine international child abduction. Subcommittee members heard from three parents whose children, all U.S. citizens, had been abducted to Japan, Ecuador and Lebanon. The parents told the stories of their children's abductions and detailed the steps they'd taken in the hopes their children would be returned to them in the United States. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and...
Topics: ecuador, lebanon, goldman, japan, miami, washington, juan garaicoa, littleton, new york, smith,...
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David Malpass, the Treasury under secretary for international affairs, testified about international financial institutions before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade. He stressed the importance of U.S. engagement and investments in the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other multilateral development banks. Sponsor: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade
Topics: china, imf, pakistan, venezuela, eu, angola, argentina, europe, mnuchin, san diego, mexico,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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[LIVE] The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation and Trade holds a hearing on counterterrorism policy. Sponsor: House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade
Topics: afghanistan, iran, isis, iraq, syria, iran, hezbollah, pakistan, yemen, baghdad, russia, africa,...
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Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter Onuf talked about their book "Most Blessed of the Patriarchs": Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of the Imagination, in which they examine the intellectual maturation of Thomas Jefferson. They spoke on the History and Biography Stage at the 16th annual National Book Festival, held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Sponsor: National Book Festival
Topics: History Bookshelf Annette Gordon-Reed and Peter Onuf, Most Blessed of the Patriarchs, Television...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a discussion about human rights in North Korea and how the topic should be addressed in nuclear disarmament negotiations. Panelists cited ongoing violations in North Korea, as well as how countries like the U.S., South Korea, China and Japan have factored those violations into their dealings with North Korea. The speakers all advocated a tougher stance by the international community against North Korea and made recommendations for increasing pressure on the...
Topics: north korea, u.n., south korea, korea, kim jong-un, china, singapore, olivia, tokyo, washington,...
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Government officials testified on the enforcement of antitrust laws at a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing. Witnesses included Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Joseph Simons and Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division Makan Delrahim. Sponsor: House Judiciary Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law
Topics: opec, pbm, mister, google, new york, marina, makan delrahim, sicily, at&t, ftc, aetna, simons,...
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Author H.W. Brands discussed 19th century political figures Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster. He explained why the three statesmen were critical to American politics between the War of 1812 and the Compromise of 1850. Mr. Brands is a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University co-hosted this...
Topics: john calhoun, henry clay, jackson, daniel webster, the union, kentucky, south carolina, calhoun,...
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Author H.W. Brands discussed 19th century political figures Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster. He explained why the three statesmen were critical to American politics between the War of 1812 and the Compromise of 1850. Mr. Brands is a history professor at the University of Texas at Austin. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University co-hosted this...
Topics: jackson, henry clay, daniel webster, john calhoun, webster, calhoun, texas, the union, south...
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The Heritage Foundation hosted a forum on how U.S. negotiations with North Korea are affecting policy towards Japan. Asia scholars discussed in detail the state of U.S.-Japan alliance as well as relations with China and South Korea. Trade relations and the possibility of a future meeting between Prime Minister Abe and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were also discussed. Following their remarks, they answered questions from the audience. Sponsor: Heritage Foundation
Topics: china, north korea, washington, pacific, tokyo, korea, malta, south korea, japan, asia, nato,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Lauren Sklaroff talked about her book Black Culture and the New Deal: The Quest for Civil Rights in the Roosevelt Era (University of North Carolina Press, 2009). In her book she examines New Deal Federal Arts Projects that promoted black artists from Lena Horne to Duke Ellington and Richard Wright. The author relays how this federal support played a significant role in the history of race relations in the United States and the Roosevelt administration's failures to promote greater legislation...
Topics: brown, lena horne, texas, duke ellington, virginia, chicago, the roosevelt administration,...
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Historians briefed Members of Congress and their staffs on the history of the Higher Education Act of 1965 signed by President Lyndon Johnson, which offered federal money to colleges and universities and financial assistance to students. They traced the origins of the act beginning with the push for science research as well as the funding of the GI Bill in the 1940s. They also explored congressional support for the measure, changes and re-authorizations made to the act, and the long-term impact...
Topics: johnson, washington, oregon, indiana, patricia graham, lindon johnson, oklahoma, new york city,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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House Agriculture Chair Mike Conaway (R-TX) and former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk discussed trade policy and taxes at an event hosted by Axios in Washington, DC. Rep. Conaway discussed the path forward on the 2018 farm bill with the House and Senate moving to reconcile the differences between their two versions. Sponsor: Axios
Topics: texas, nafta, richards, new york, california, dallas, berke, alabama, washington, george w. bush
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee heard from Homeland Security officials about reauthorizing their department and what they are doing to combat threats to the U.S. The officials answered questions about internal operations, efforts to improve efficiencies, and what the various agencies within the department were doing to better cooperate and share information with each other and groups across the federal government. Sponsor: Senate Homeland Security and...
Topics: fema, dhs, china, mccaskill, mr. scott, tsa, mr. kelly, portman, hassan, fbi, lankford, scott,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Historians discussed Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "Hamilton," in popular culture, how it is being used in classrooms, and the question of historical accuracy. Panelists are all contributors to the book "Historians on Hamilton: How a Blockbuster Musical Is Restaging America's Past." Sponsor: Society of the Cincinnati
Topics: hamilton, alexander hamilton, new york, ron chernow, washington, thomas jefferson, miranda,...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Homeland Security Under Secretary for the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD) Christopher Krebs testified before the House Homeland Security Committee about the nation's election infrastructure. He provided an update on federal efforts to increase resilience of voting systems, and explained coordination between his agency, the FBI, and state and local election officials. Joining Under Secretary Krebs as a witness was Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (D) who provided...
Topics: russia, gorbea, krebs, arizona, california, florida, gorbea, ma, fbi, tivoli, rhode island, robert...
Source: Comcast Cable

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Larry Tye talked about his book Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon, in which he remembers the personal life and political career of Robert F. Kennedy. Sponsor: Free Library of Philadelphia
Topics: bobby kennedy, bobby, jack kennedy, ted kennedy, robert kennedy, vietnam, mccarthy, indianapolis,...
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A House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee held an oversight hearing examining a type of home loan re-financing practice, known as "churning," that targets veterans and service members. Committee members described the practice as troubling and deceptive and posed several questions on ways for better transparency in home loans, easy to understand disclosures, and the consequences for financial institutions found guilty of this practice. Witnesses included the director of the VA's Loan...
Topics: jennie mae, london, mr. cooper, va, mr. takano, the va, texas, usc, fha, earls, california, va...
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Historian Robert Watson talks about his book, " The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: An Untold Story of the American Revolution." He describes how the British used the HMS Jersey, a former warship moored off the Brooklyn shore, as a floating jail for thousands of American prisoners during the Revolutionary War. The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia hosted this 50-minute event. Sponsor: Museum of the American Revolution
Topics: washington, new york city, brooklyn, robert watson, christopher, hock, yorktown, christopher...
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After taking a break for votes on the House floor, the House Ways and Means Committee continuted to debate and vote on several tax cut proposals dubbed "tax reform 2.0" President Trump in December signed into law the first round of tax reductions. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: mr. smith, mr. reichert, mr. larson, mr. johnson, mr. rice, mr. thompson, california, mr. kelly,...
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Panelists at the Hudson Institute discussed the evolving political situation in Iraq following the May 2018 parliamentary elections. They discussed the process of forming a government from the many parties who won seats and the issues driving the national political situation there. Also discussed was U.S. involvement in Iraqi security operations and politics. Afterward, panelists took questions from the audience. Sponsor: Hudson Institute
Topics: isis, iraq, baghdad, iran, iran, kirkuk, syria, tehran, peshmerga, abadi, mosul, kurdistan, turkey,...
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A House Energy and Commerce subcommittee held a hearing to consider legislation requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program in horse racing. Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) spoke about their co-sponsored bill addressing the issue, and then a panel of horse training and racing officials shared their support or opposition for the bill and its potential impact. Sponsor: House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection
Topics: kentucky, new york, andy barr, barr, california, eastern oregon, obama administration, mr. barr,...
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Danny Glover, Kathleen Cleaver, and Brian Jones talked about the Black Power Movement and key participants like Stokley Carmichael, Angela Davis, Eldridge Cleaver, Bobby Seale, and Huey P. Newton. Mr. Glover co-produced the documentary, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, which provided the basis for the book. This event was hosted by The New School in New York City. Sponsor: New School University
Topics: fbi, vietnam, stokley carmichael, california, prof. cleaver, san francisco, kathleen, angela davis,...
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Gordon Mantler talked about his book, Power to the Poor: Black-Brown Coalition and the Fight for Economic Justice, 1960-1974, in which he recounts the Poor People's Campaign of 1968. The author examined the antipoverty effort, organized by Martin Luther King, Jr., and the relationship between African-Americans and Mexican-Americans within the movement. Gordon Mantler spoke at Regulator Bookshop in Durham, North Carolina. Sponsor: Regulator Bookshop
Topics: washington, dr. king, vietnam, new york, resurrection city, hawthorne, sclc, philadelphia, d.c.,...
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Education Secretary Betsy DeVos held a Rethink School Summit to focus on innovation in higher education. Education stakeholders from across the country talked about how moving away from traditional ways of college teaching have benefited their students and could benefit others as well. They also discussed online courses and their benefits to non-traditional students such as members of the military. Sponsor: Department of Education
Topics: kansas, kathleen, rafael, minerva, valencia, florida, asu, washington, d.c., google, ben nelson,...
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[LIVE] The House Ways and Means Committee meets to debate and vote on several tax cut proposals dubbed "tax reform 2.0" President Trump in December signed into law the first round of tax reductions. Sponsor: House Ways and Means Committee
Topics: california, illinois, mr. smith, mr. rice, new york, mr. levin, dr. davis, washington, mr....
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Representatives from UPS, Delta Airlines, Coco-Cola and other companies discussed how businesses and corporations can use their resources to combat human trafficking. Panelists spoke at a day-long summit on human trafficking hosted by the Justice Department. Sponsor: Department of Justice
Topics: atlanta, ronstadt, brent, c-span, georgia, melissa, facebook, mary francis, delta, brown, doj,...
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American History TV visited the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site in Washington, D.C. to talk with National Park Service Chief Historian Turkiya Lowe about her career, job and priorities for telling the nation's stories. She is the first woman and African American to hold her post. Sponsor: C-SPAN | American History TV
Topics: carter g woodson, washington, savannah, d.c., barbara
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Ms. Blackman talked about her book "Wild Rose: Rose O'Neale Greenhow, Civil War Spy, published by Random House. A Maryland native, Rose O'Neale Greenhow (1817-1864) grew up in Washington, D.C. and eventually became one of D.C.'s first lobbyists. The author explained how Ms. Greenhow used her connections, established through her marriage to a member of the State Department, to form an intelligence community that provided information to the Confederate Army. She continued to spy until her...
Topics: washington, dr. jones, europe, north carolina, calhoun, jefferson davis, pinkerton, davis,...
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House Minority Leader Pelosi (D-CA) addressed whether she has the votes to become speaker of the House in the 116th Congress. Sponsor: U.S. Capitol | House Radio and Television Gallery
Topics: mueller, google
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment heard testimony from Maj. Gen. Scott Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on water resources projects and policy. Maj. Gen. Spellmon updated committee members on the process the Corps undertakes for developing its projects and activities. Members asked questions about various local projects and how the Corps has been reviewing its response to the 2017 hurricane season, which included Hurricanes...
Topics: mister, california, spellman, locke, seattle washington, norfolk, harvey, seattle, scott spellman,...
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