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We are going to get started. The subcommittee hearing will come to order, without objection, the chair has authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. This briefing extension of several hearings we have had, discussing Climate Change. We are focusing on the Economic Impacts of global warming. I will defer the Opening Statement for myself. When we spoke earlier in the holding area, i mentioned the fact that we would be trying to do a hearing. This is a briefing. We do have time f...

[applause] oh, im so happy to see everybody. Thank you for being here, two days after christmas oh, my gosh. Did you all have a good holiday . Appreciate your coming here today. So i want to how many of you today live in d. C. . Raise your hands. Okay. I want to acknowledge for those who live in d. C. , the unfairness of your lack of voting representation in congress, and to thank the Environmental Community that supports ending your Voter Suppression by supporting d. C. Becoming the 51st state....

Live on the free cspan radio app. Earlier today, Jane Fonda Lily Tomlin and environmental activists spoke at the u. S. Capitol on Climate Change. As part of weekly demonstrations, occurring through thed in of january called fire drill fridays. After remarks, the speakers marched to the Capitol Steps in which several people, including lily tomlin, were arrested during the protests. [applause] oh, im so happy to see everybody. Thank you for being here, two days after christmas oh my gosh. Did you ...

We will begin with the current front runner in iowa and New Hampshire, Pete Buttigieg. He is rising in the polls and leading in those states. Give us a phone call at 202 7488000, that is our line for democrats. Foran 202 7488001 republicans. If you are an independent 202 7488002. You can send us a text message at 202 7488003, include your name and where you are texting us from. You can also tweet us or communicate on facebook. We want to begin with this story inside the Washington Post. Mike pen...

Talk politics. Your first appearance was in 1984 or 1985 . We are glad to have you back. I want to focus on the senate. Ichael bennett said winning the house is important but winning the senate is imperative. What has to happen . Last year, there was more democratic exposure. This year, it is the other way around. Uphink democrats can pick one or two seats. Up one they could pick or two just having a good night. But to have a net gain of three , democrats have good chances in arizona and colorad...

Saying the move doesnt mean the u. S. Is backing away from its commitment to finding a political solution to decades of war a negotiated political settlement among afghans is the best path to achieving this outcome. Until there is accomplished we will continue to pursue an aggressive military campaign against the taliban and terrorist groups that continue to conduct violence against the people of afghanistan also in kabul on monday to meet afghan leaders a u. S. Congressional delegation led by H...

Help not just anybody help you know i need someone breaking news, fire on the bay bridge. Liquid poured down on senators. Tonight, the gruesome protest. Why some bart employees say the transit agencys futuristic new trains may be unsafe for riders. The sap center holds a three day Music Festival expected the draw in thousands. The singers, the songs, and the security. After two days of scorching heat, changes are on the way. Where we could see rain. Good evening, im veronica de la cruz. Im ken b...

Public gallery dumped a red liquid on the ti out thats for lawmakers immediately pointed to antivaccine protesters. Enough is enough. Reporter they had been on the Capitol Steps for a week protesting sb276 designed to combat fake medical exemptions. Senator scott wiener tweeted this. Senator richard pan, a pediatrician and author of the bill was attacked by an anti vaccine activist several weeks ago. He said this incident was incited by the violent rhetoric perpetuated by members of the antivax ...

Citizenship and immigration allices began denying nonmilitary deferred action requests. Most of these request are made by sick immigrants and their family seeking to stay in the United States to receive critical medical care than is simply not available to them in their home country. House oversight subcommittee on medical deferred action requests part 1 medically deferred deportations the administration decided to cast out people and there some who be sentenced to death by this harsh policy. On...

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