[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] without ox the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. With that ill now recognize myself to give an opening state and mr. Gomez will follow me with a minute and the same will be given to the Ranking Member. Good morning. Thank you to everyone for being here today to discuss a topic which is vital to our democracy, the die sendal sentence. The 2020 census is imminent with counting set to begin in alaska in less than two week, and across the country on april 1. The constitution requires every person to be counted. Eave Single Person living in the United States of mrs. , not just citizens. Not just people of a particular Political Party or race, absolutely everyone. I am gravely concern that the Census Bureau may not be prepared to meet the high bar, and that the 2020 census could leave communities across the country undercounted, underrepresented, and underfunded. The Government Accountability office and the
Cspan2, on demand another cspan. Org or his on the go with the free cspan radio app. Yesterday representatives from minority and Community Organizations shared their concerns but the 2020 census with the House Oversight and reform committee. They discussed the Citizenship Question. Internet access, language barriers as well as counting certain populations like the homeless, exoffenders and tribal communities. The hearing addressed how census members impact education, health care and infrastructure froms. This is four hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] without ox the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. With that ill now recognize myself to give an opening state and mr. Gomez will follow me with a minute and the same will be given to the Ranking Member. Good morning. Thank you to everyone for being here today to discuss a topic which is vital to our democracy, the die sendal sentence. The 2020 census is imm
India over the controversial citizenship law. Launching one of the most powerful rockets. Good to have your company. The United Nations is warning of devastating consequences for civilians in idlib, serious last rebel controlled province. Have fled,000 people the area after two weeks of heavy bombardment by russian and Syrian Government forces. Fuel shortages are stopping families from getting away. As syrian troops have been moving, the president has vowed to recapture look rebel held areas and intensified the military offensive despite a ceasefire in august. Idlib is home to 3 million syrians, many of whom are already internally displaced. Eight agencies have been forced to suspend operations in the area and there are few errors fears humanitarian supplies will stop entering the region unless the fighting ends. Today, the areas have become disaster areas. They should be dealt with accordingly. They should not exempt the International Community, regional countries, and the guarantor c
Cspan. Org slash impeachment. President trump holds a Campaign Rally in wimilwaukee, wisconsin live this evening. Its online at cspan. Org or you can listen on the free cspan radio app. Next, a look at chinas economy and economic trends. This is two and a half hours. Please be seated. Good morning. Im director and senior fellow of the china center here at brookings. Its my pleasure to welcome you to this important event on chinas longterm Economic Outlook and its global implications. This event is unusual in presentday washington for at least three reasons. First, as it has been widely perceived, people here have been preoccupied with Current Issues and immediate challenges, as the year 2020 has barely gun, there are already several pressing geopolitical dilemmas on which our policymakers must focus. As we cast into the new decade, it will be important to look ahead toward chinas economic progress and the challenges it will present, both for china and for the world. Chinas Rapid Econom
I want to thank everyone for being here today to examine the use of persuasive technologies on internet platforms. Each of our Witnesses Today has a great deal of expertise with respect to to algorithms and as well as in the more narrow context of engagement and persuasion and brings unique perspectives to these matters. Your participation in this hearing is appreciated. I con vain this hearing in part to inform legislation i am developing to give consumers the option to engage with the platform without having the experience shaped by algorithm use specific data. Internet platforms have transferred the way we interact and made positive ways on society in ways too numerous to counting. The vast majority of content is innocuous and at its best it is entertaining, educational and beneficial to the public. However, the powerful mechanisms behind these platforms also have the ability or at least the potential to influence the thoughts and behaviors of literally billions of people. As one re