Cspan 2 and watch anytime on cspan. Org. And listen on the free cspan radio app. Next, a discussion on the future of u. S. Trade policy and current trade Protection Measures proposed by President Trump. Well hear from former clinton and obama trade officials as they talk about protectionist policies. The role of the u. S. In the World Trade Organization, and President Trumps proposed renegotiation of the north American Free trade agreement known as nafta. This is an hour and a half. Glad to see everyone here. I am john mayo, a professor of economics, business and Public Policy at Georgetown Universitys Mcdonough School of business. I am also the executive director of our Host Institution for today, the Georgetown Center for business and Public Policy. I will tell you that we are delighted today to have a discussion on something very important, near and dear to the Georgetown Center, and that is the subject of trade policy. And in particular, we are going to examine the issue of whether
Looked at his agents role in improving the process. Held by the hill, this is two hours. Welcome to this mornings briefing, Prescription Drug system, ensuring access. Id like to thank our sponsor, the coalition, for affordable Prescription Drugs for making this possible. This is the first in a series of two events sponsored by the coalition to explore some of the most pressing issues facing the u. S. Health care industry. This morning we are focused on the cost of medicine. In the United States, expenditures on Prescription Drugs are rising faster than Overall Health care spending. Reacting to the concern over rising prices, the white house is expected to unveil an executive order examining ways to reign in drug costs. Even as we wait for direction from the government, how can every entity within the Prescription Drug Delivery System help manage costs and keep medicines accessible for all americans, and what innovative marketbased solutions are being ex morning drive oh plord and what
Cspan 2 and watch anytime on cspan. Org. And listen on the free cspan radio app. Next, a discussion on the future of u. S. Trade policy and current trade Protection Measures proposed by President Trump. Well hear from former clinton and obama trade officials as they talk about protectionist policies. The role of the u. S. In the World Trade Organization, and President Trumps proposed renegotiation of the north American Free trade agreement known as nafta. This is an hour and a half. Glad to see everyone here. I am john mayo, a professor of economics, business and Public Policy at Georgetown Universitys Mcdonough School of business. I am also the executive director of our Host Institution for today, the Georgetown Center for business and Public Policy. I will tell you that we are delighted today to have a discussion on something very important, near and dear to the Georgetown Center, and that is the subject of trade policy. And in particular, we are going to examine the issue of whether
Watch afterwards sunday night at 9 eastern on cspan 2 book t. V. Washington journal continues. Back David Hawkings is with us on the washington journal, of course senior resident oll call, everything st congress. We should say this topic storms chafis making a pitch before he Left Congress for a big pay raise for members. We get to that pitch, remind us what Congress Members ake now, what the general benefits are for a member of congress. Guest sure. Of base salary for a member congress, the pace salary is 174,000 a year. Been that way for almost 2009, was s, since when that number was reached. He way the law is supposed to work, congress enacted a law in he 1990s to say the congressional salary would increase by the cost of living every Year Unless Congress voted increase. Hat and every year since 2009, actually as done so, the bill, the appropriations bill the house will vote on this it again for ck another year. 174, only exceptions are the two majority leaders and wo minority leade
Wellfrom now until 10 00 be talking to you about your message to senate. Debate on to proceed to on the healthcare legislation. In the senate today, well see senator john mccain of arizona, his first ime back on capitol hill since announcing that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer. Night his tweet last saying that i look forward to returning to the senate tomorrow o continue work on the healthcare reform and defense bill and russian sanctions. Senator john mccain last night. Here is headline in todays u. S. A. Today. Mccain gives obamacare a boost, ailing senators is returning for well look for him on capitol hill today. Were asking for your message to comes to when it healthcare. The phone lines are yours, 2027488000. Republicans, 2027488001. Ndependents, 2027488002 rick up first, maryland, line democrats. Rick, go ahead. Caller yes, good morning. My question is, the people who for donald trump, would they vote for him if they knew andould take their medicare their healthcare awa