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Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on their confidence in the ability of the federal and state governments to respond to disasters.
James Lee Watt, speaking by phone, talked about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) response to the May 20, 2013, tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma, to the tornado that hit the town in in May 1999.
Mr. Watt was the FEMA administrator during both the bombing of Oklahoma City’s federal building and Moore’s 1999 tornado.
Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on their confidence in the ability of the federal and state governments to respond to disasters.
Representative Tom Cole (R-OK), whose hometown is Moore, Oklahoma, talked about the tornado that hit his city on May 20. He also talked about what the people of Moore need from the state and federal governments.
Representative Meadows on IRS Scrutiny of Non-Profit Groups
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Representative Mark Meadows (R-NC) talked about the several congressional investigations into claims that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) subjected non-profit status requests from conservative groups to additional scrutiny. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.
Susan Casey-Lefkowitz talked about issues related to the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada through the middle of the U.S. to the Gulf of Mexico, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included environmental and regulatory concerns,and the House bill that would eliminate pipeline builder TransCanada’s having to get a cross-border permit.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.
Nick Summers talked about his Bloomberg Businessweek cover story on JPMorgan Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
This program was part of a “Washington Journal” series highlighting magazine articles. The title of Mr. Summer' article is, “Dimon Is Forever: Why Jamie Dimon Is Wall Street’s Indispensable Man.”
The House met for Morning Hour, during which members spoke on a variety of topics.
U.S. Economic Outlook
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Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. He stressed that Bernanke stressed that the Federal Reserve would not begin to tighten its stimulus policies until data supported real and sustained improvements in the labor market.
Keystone XL Pipeline
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Susan Casey-Lefkowitz talked about issues related to the Keystone XL pipeline from Canada through the middle of the U.S. to the Gulf of Mexico, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included environmental and regulatory concerns,and the House bill that would eliminate pipeline builder TransCanada’s having to get a cross-border permit.
Nancy Calo read news headlines from C-SPAN Radio at the end of the program.
Begin Consideration of H.R. 3 - Northern Route Approval Act, Rules Committee Print (Structured Rule) (Sponsored by Rep. Lee Terry / Transportation and Infrastructure Committee / Energy and Commerce Committee / Natural Resources Committee)
10 minutes of debate for each Amendment
Rep. Randy Weber Amendment
Rep. Henry Waxman Amendment
Rep. Hank Johnson Amendment
Rep. Gerry Connolly Amendment
Reps. Rahall / DeFazio Amendment
Rep. Elizabeth Esty Amendment
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Amendment
Reps. Chu / Polis / Connolly Amendment
Rep. Steven Cohen Amendment
Rep. Rush Holt Amendment
Legislation Considered Under Suspension of the Rules:
1) H.R. 271 - Resolving Environmental and Grid Reliability Conflicts Act of 2013 (Sponsored by Rep. Pete Olson / Energy and Commerce Committee)
2) H.R. 1949 - Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act, as amended (Sponsored by Rep. Luke Messer / Education and the Workforce Committee)
Acting Commissioner Steven Miller, former Administrator Doug Shulman, and Inspector J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words “Tea Party” or “patriot” in their names.
IRS Scrutiny of Non-profit Organizations, Part 2
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Acting Commissioner Steven Miller, former Administrator Doug Shulman, and Inspector J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words “Tea Party” or “patriot” in their names.
The Senate convened for a period of morning business and then resumed consideration of S.954, the farm bill.
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.
Senate Re-Air: Debate on 2014 Budget
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U.S. Economic Outlook
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Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. He stressed that Bernanke stressed that the Federal Reserve would not begin to tighten its stimulus policies until data supported real and sustained improvements in the labor market.
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.
Senate Re-Air: Debate on 2014 Budget
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Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. He stressed that Bernanke stressed that the Federal Reserve would not begin to tighten its stimulus policies until data supported real and sustained improvements in the labor market.
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Republican National Committee Reince Priebus spoke at the first annual Liberty Dinner hosted by the New Hampshire Republican State Committee. In their remarks they focused on limited government and fiscal responsibility.
IRS Scrutiny of Non-profit Organizations, Part 1
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Acting Commissioner Steven Miller, former Administrator Doug Shulman, and Inspector J. Russell George testified about revelations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) had applied additional scrutiny to groups applying for tax-exempt status that had the words “Tea Party” or “patriot” in their names.
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.
Top Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department officials testified about practices and culture within the IRS.
Internal Revenue Service Scrutiny of Non-Profit Groups
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Top Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury Department officials testified about practices and culture within the IRS.
White House Briefing With Press Secretary Jay Carney
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CLIP - House Financial Services Committee: Treasury Sec. Lew on IRS Targeting
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U.S. Economic Outlook
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Ben Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy. He stressed that Bernanke stressed that the Federal Reserve would not begin to tighten its stimulus policies until data supported real and sustained improvements in the labor market.
Health Care Law Implementation
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Panelists talked about challenges related to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the health care law, which was to be fully enacted in 2014. Topics included states' roles, the individual mandate, and more.