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Representative Niki Tsongas on Sexual Assaults in the Military
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Representative Niki Tsongas (D-MA) spoke about a variety of topics, including sexual assault in the military, as well as the Keystone XL Pipeline, the investigation into the attack in Benghazi, Libya and her trip to Afghanistan. She expressed concern for women in Afghanistan, in spite of the apparent positive gains over the past several years. She argued that Afghan women may lose some of these gains as the U.S. continues its diplomatic efforts to push the Afghan government to reconcile with the Taliban.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo also read news headlines.
Representative Bob Goodlatte on House Judiciary Committe Agenda
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Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) spoke about major issues before the House Judiciary Committee, including the immigration bill that passed the Senate Judiciary Committee, the future of gun violence proposals, investigations into the Justice Department’s seizure of Associated Press phone records, and IRS scrutiny of conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
House Minority Leader Weekly Briefing
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Representative Niki Tsongas on Sexual Assaults in the Military
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Representative Niki Tsongas (D-MA) spoke about a variety of topics, including sexual assault in the military, as well as the Keystone XL Pipeline, the investigation into the attack in Benghazi, Libya and her trip to Afghanistan. She expressed concern for women in Afghanistan, in spite of the apparent positive gains over the past several years. She argued that Afghan women may lose some of these gains as the U.S. continues its diplomatic efforts to push the Afghan government to reconcile with the Taliban.
C-SPAN Radio’s Nancy Calo also read news headlines.
Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) held a press conference to talk about counterterrorism policy and the potential repatriation of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Yemen.
President Obama on Counterterrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy
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President Obama spoke about a range of U.S. counterterrorism issues including controversial drone strikes, the Guantanamo Bay prison and detention of terrorist suspects, security at diplomatic missions abroad, the role of foreign assistance in international security, and the future role of military force in efforts to counter terrorist threats.
During the speech he was heckled by a woman in the audience several times before holding his remarks until she was escorted out.
Hurricane Season Forecast
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Weather Forecasting
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President Obama on Counterterrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy
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President Obama spoke about a range of U.S. counterterrorism issues including controversial drone strikes, the Guantanamo Bay prison and detention of terrorist suspects, security at diplomatic missions abroad, the role of foreign assistance in international security, and the future role of military force in efforts to counter terrorist threats.
During the speech he was heckled by a woman in the audience several times before holding his remarks until she was escorted out.
President Obama on Counterterrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy
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President Obama spoke about a range of U.S. counterterrorism issues including controversial drone strikes, the Guantanamo Bay prison and detention of terrorist suspects, security at diplomatic missions abroad, the role of foreign assistance in international security, and the future role of military force in efforts to counter terrorist threats.
During the speech he was heckled by a woman in the audience several times before holding his remarks until she was escorted out.
Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. He stressed that the Federal Reserve would not begin to tighten its stimulus policies until data supported real and sustained improvements in the labor market.
Transportation Secretary Nomination Hearing
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Anthony Foxx’s testified about his nomination to become secretary of transportation. He was introduced by North Carolina Senators Kay Hagen and Richard Burr.
After the transaction of any morning business (not to extend beyond 10:30 a.m.), Senate will vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Srikanth Srinivasan, of Virginia, to be United States Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Debate on 2014 Budget Negotiations
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a nominations hearing for five National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) members, including Mark Gaston Pearce for NLRB chair. Much of the hearing related to the constitutionality of President Obama’s recessa ppointment of three of the nominees.
Internal Revenue Service Scrutiny of Non-Profit Groups, Part 1
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Top Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department officials testified about practices and culture within the IRS, as well as revelations that the IRS had inappropriately scrutinized conservative non-profit organizations applying for tax-exempt status. Lois Lerner made a brief statement denying any wrong-doing before invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination..
Financial Stability Oversight Council Report
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Treasury Secretary Jack Lew testified on the recently approved Financial Stability Oversight Council’s (FSOC) annual report.*In addition to questions about the FSOC report, Secretary Lew discussed the IRS' scrutiny of non-profit groups.
House Minority Leader Weekly Briefing
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House Speaker Weekly Briefing
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House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) spoke to reporters and answered questions on a number of topics including immigration reform, disaster aide, the IRS scandal, and the Republican agenda.
President Obama on Counterterrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy
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President Obama spoke about a range of U.S. counterterrorism issues including controversial drone strikes, the Guantanamo Bay prison and detention of terrorist suspects, security at diplomatic missions abroad, the role of foreign assistance in international security, and the future role of military force in efforts to counter terrorist threats.
During the speech he was heckled by a woman in the audience several times before holding his remarks until she was escorted out.
Offshore Profit Sharing, Panel 1
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Legal experts testified on the findings of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations report that showed how subsidiary Apple companies in Ireland allowed the corporation to avoid paying U.S. taxes on some of its profits.
Offshore Profit Sharing, Panel 2
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Apple executives testified on the findings of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations report that showed how subsidiary Apple companies in Ireland allowed the corporation to avoid paying U.S. taxes on some of its profits.
Offshore Profit Sharing, Panel 2
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Apple executives testified on the findings of a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Investigations report that showed how subsidiary Apple companies in Ireland allowed the corporation to avoid paying U.S. taxes on some of its profits.
CLIP: President Obama On Guantanamo Bay Prison
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Media Coverage of National Security Issues
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Three journalists and a former member of the George W. Bush administration talked about the proper balance between the public’s right to know intelligence information and protection of national security. Each of the journalists had broken some of the most high-profile national security stories over the preceding decade. Among the topics they discussed were their decision-making process, relationships with government officials, social media such as Twitter, and the investigation of leaks. Following their discussion, they answered questions from the audience.