I am fdds president , founder, cliff may. I know most of you. I have met a lot of you. I am glad you are here. Todays event marks the release of a major new fdd report. Maximum pressure 2. 0 a plan for north korea. The report offers an actionable and multifaceted plan focused on the denuclearization of north korea. Today in north korea, we have a young mercurial, brutal, and ruthless despot, kim jongun, armed with Nuclear Weapons, and Ballistic Missiles, using both to threaten america and americas allies. Ot, kim jongun, armed with Nuclear Weapons, and Ballistic Missiles, using both to threaten america and americas allies. You may have seen reports earlier in the week in the Washington Times that a highlevel defector from north korea sent a letter to President Trump. The defector warned the administration that kim jongun is unlikely to give up his Nuclear Weapons absent significant pressure. Consistent with the recommendations and fdds new report, which will be discussed today, the def
This took place at the George Washington University Law school in washington, d. C. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our symposium celebrating the 100th anniversary. 100 years ago today, not today, but 100 years ago this year, Congress Passed a tat chute authorizing each justice to have a stenographer and a clerk and ever since then, the clerkships have developed into a superb institution and the National Institution center in philadelphia is honored to bring together former Supreme Court clerks for the first time in history for an all clerk reunion. Representi ining clerks from 25 justices over 50 terms. To come and celebrate this great anniversa anniversary. I am jeffrey rosen. Also a professor here at George Washington law school and im so happy both these institutions i care so much about have united for this important ak dcademic symposium. The Constitution Center in philadelphia has a very Inspiring Mission from the u. S. Congress and that is to bring together citizens of differe
Eastern. Explore our nations passed on American History tv. Between the end of the civil war and 1877, reconstruction brought about political, social and legal changes in american society. Next, u. S. Commission on civil rights hosts a program entitled lessons of the reconstruction. Lessons of the reconstruction period. Historians discuss the changes brought about by reconstruction, the backlash against these changes, involving historical views about the era and challenges former slaves faced and their descendents have continued to face since then. We will return now to the next iteration of the Speaker Series titled lessons of the reconstruction period for todays civil rights debates. Commission chair of for coordinating the appearances of the professors today. We are very grateful to have you with us. Professor phone or is the Dewitt Clinton Professor Emeritus and author of over 20 books, which have won numerous awards, including pullets are, lincoln, and New York Historical society
Next on American History tv, u. S. Commission on civil rights hosts a program entitled lessons of the reconstruction period. Historics eric historians eric foner and Thavolia Glymph discuss the changes brought about by reconstruction, the backlash against these changes, involving historical views about the era and challenges former slaves faced and their descendents have continued to face since then. We will return now to the next iteration of the commissioner speaker series. This is titled lessons of the reconstruction period for todays civil rights debates. I think the vice chair and the commissioner for suggesting this month possible speaker topic this months speaker topic and coordinating the appearances of the professors today. Is a Professor Emeritus of history at columbia university. He is the author of over 20 books, which have won numerous awards, including pulitzer, lincoln, New York Historical society prizes. I will just show his most recent book, which i happen to have here
Enclosures in the best way forward and handling payment disputes. This is two hours and 20 minutes [inaudible conversations] the committee on Health Education labor and will come to order. Senator murray has an important meeting right now and she has asked me to proceed with the hearing because we have six excellent witnesses and we want to make sure that we hear from each of you. We want the senators to have a chance to ask questions of each of these so patty should arrive around 10 lock. When she comes we will enter and let her make her Opening Statement and then we will resume the hearing. Good morning senator murphy. Nearly a year ago after brent james from the National Academy testified before the Senate Health committee with a startling statistic. Up 21 2 of what the American People spend on Health Care May be unnecessary. Let me repeat that. Up to half of the 3. 5 trillion the United States collectively spent on health care in 2017 was unnecessary according to dr. James and many