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C-SPAN Archives Syndication - Recent Congressional Committees
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Recent Congressional Committees
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Derivatives Market Regulation and Oversight
Mary Schapiro and Gary Gensler testified on the derivatives market and the ongoing implementation of the Dodd-Frank 2010 financial regulations law. Much of the hearing focused on JPMorgan Chase's recent $2 billion trading loss, which Chairs Schapiro and Gensler said they heard about via media reports. Chair Schapiro said that according to preliminary investigation, JPMorgan Chases losses...
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Unemployment Among Older Workers
Witnesses testified about the findings of a new report on the employment status of older workers since the recession, older workers financial risks from long-term unemployment, and challenges in finding new jobs. They also talked about a Connecticut program that had great success in assisting older workers and the experiences of the elderly workforce.
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Costs of HIV/AIDS Medicines
Witnesses testified on the cost of HIV/AIDS medications and monopolies created in the HIV/AIDS drugs market. The focus was particularly on Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT) bill that, if approved, would lower cost, increase access, eliminate legal barriers to generic competition, and create an annual $3 billion prize for HIV/AIDS drug research.
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Shortage of Foreign Language Speakers in Government
Witnesses testified about the need for foreign language speakers in the military and other parts of government, and the potential implications for national security. Among the topics they addressed were recruiting personnel, providing incentives for foreign language study, and improving educational programs. They also talked about the potential impact of budget cuts on existing efforts to recruit...
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MF Global Bankruptcy Investigation, Panel 1 Part 1
The House Committee Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing on the bankruptcy of financial firm MF Global. Former Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) denied ever directing the use of customer funds in a last-ditch effort to avoid bankruptcy. Republicans on the Committee questioned his lack of knowledge of how customer funds were used.
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Role of Government in Energy Innovation
Witnesses testified on the role of government in energy innovation.
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Fiscal Year 2013 Farm Bill
Agriculture and conservation interest group representatives testified on the fiscal year 2012 House farm bill. Among the topics they addressed were policies on biofuels, and water and soil conservation efforts.
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Designation of Systemically Significant Financial Institutions, Government Panel
Treasury Department and Federal Reserve officials testified on the discretionary authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to designate non-bank financial firms as "systemically significant financial institutions" or "too big to fail" under the 2010 financial regulations law.
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Terrorist Financing Since September 11, 2001
Witnesses testified about combating terrorist financing since the attacks of September 11, 2001.
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U.S. Response to Japanese Tsunami Debris
Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration officials testified on tsunami debris along U.S. coastlines from Japan's March 2011 tsumani triggered by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake.
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Federal Communications Commission Oversight
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioners testified at an oversight hearing of their agency. Topics included the upcoming broadband spectrum auction, network neutrality, and reforming the universal service fund.
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Human Rights Issues in China
Witnesses testified on ongoing developments concerning Chen Guancheng case, the blind Chinese human rights activist seeking asylum in the United States after trying to escape persecution in China.
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U.S. Fire Administration Oversight
Witnesses testified on fire service worker priorities and the effectiveness of the U.S. Fire Administration. Topics of discussion included budget constraint issues for the Fire Administration, re-authorization legislation in Congress, local fire community training, credentialing, and fire response efforts.
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Department of Homeland Security Ethical Standards
Officials testified about increasing instances of criminal activity and misconduct by department employees, specifically those within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Among the topics they addressed were screening potential employees, costs of investigating allegations of misconduct, and actions...
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Social Security Administration Oversight
Social Security Administration Commissioner Michael Astrue testified at an oversight hearing of his agency.
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Designation of Systemically Significant Financial Institutions, Economists Panel
Economists testified on the discretionary authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council to designate non-bank financial firms as "systemically significant financial institutions" or "too big to fail" under the 2010 financial regulations law.
Panel Two:
• Scott Harrington, professor, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
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FBI Oversight
Robert Mueller testified at an FBI oversight hearing. Director Mueller confirmed that the FBI had launched an investigation into leaks about an al-Qaida bomb plot aboard a U.S.-bound flight. He also said that such leaks during ongoing law enforcement operations damaged U.S. relationships with foreign partners. Other topics of discussion included the impact of possible sequestration to the FBI,...
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Energy Department's Loan Guarantee Program
HOUSE OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM-SUBCOMMITTEE ON REGULATORY AFFAIRS, STIMULUS OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING
DOE Loan Program
The hearing will examine the results of the billions of taxpayer dollars that were obligated by the Department of Energy (DOE) under the 1705 loan guarantee program to fund renewable energy projects.
Witnesses
Craig Witsoe,...
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Review of the National Flood Insurance Program
Witnesses testified about long-term re-authorization and reform of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and issues relating to re-authorization and reform, including levee re-certification. They talked about ways in which the NFIP affected the insurance industry, housing, and environmental concerns.
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NATO Summit in Chicago
Witnesses testified on the 2012 NATO summit in Chicago and the future agenda of NATO. Among the topics they addressed were diminishing defense funding for NATO by European countries, missile defense, NATO partnerships, new country membership, as well as the transition in Afghanistan and the proposed U.S. reduction of combat brigades Stationed in Europe. They also touched on relations between NATO...
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