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to consider further the nomination to be a commissioner of the federal communications commission.ant to express my appreciation to senator cantwell for working with me or agreeing to my request for this additional hearing. let me begin by stressing that although i disagree with the number of policy matters such as rate regulation. i do not intend to discuss those disagreements today. perhaps others will but i do not. i will also note this hearing is not about obstructing a nominee. many members on this side have reported many, many nominations out of this committee favorably. nominated by president biden including a nominee for the scc. it gives me no pleasure to say that my reason for being here today is to discuss outstanding questions about fitness and ability to serve as a commissioner. particularly in light of developments that occurred after our hearing on december 1 of 2021. some of the matters require further examination include service on the board of sports fans coalition new york inc. as well as a settlement agreement that this entity and its directors reached with seve

we are here today to consider the nomination to be commissioner of the federal communications commission. thank you for appearing again before the committee. and for your continued commitment to serve. many members over member has already appeared before the committee she hasn't graciously come back to answer questions and communicate with members. i think it shows the kind of transparent and open process that she would have as commissioner of the scc. it is a step most people would not do. but i think it speaks highly of her and the weight she believes in conducting herself. thank you very much for that. i want to also thank members for again addressing these issues. we all know their important issues there the commission is trying to be more aggressive about unwanted robocalls and text messaging. and the laws that companies should be complying with report data breaches earlier so consumers know in real time about the threat of the personal information. the pandemic has demonstrated how central broadband is the 21t century economy and the importance of the scc covid-19 telehealth progra

the federal communications commission is a very important organization. we all know that there are important issues there that affect the daily lives of many people. for example, the commission is trying to be more aggressive about unwanted robocalls and text messaging and the laws that companies should be complying with to report data breaches earlier so consumers know in realtime about the threat of their personal information. the pandemic has demonstrated how essential broadband is in the 21st century economy and the importance of the covid-19 telehealth program emergency broadband connectivity and the fund to keep people connected to their doctors. the fcc is critical to making sure that cleansing in the covid lu gets to schools and libraries and children. and we have been focused on getting our mapping updated. so we really have no time to waste. no time to waste in an information age of getting an fcc with the high quality internet services, to getting access to millions of americans to update maps and legislation that was passed in the bipartisan i

so thank you for that and also thank members for trying to address these issues the federal communication commissions an important organization and those that affect the daily lives of people for example the commission is trying to be more aggressive about robo calls and text messaging and then to have their data breaches earlier with the threat of the personal information in the pandemic has demonstrated how broadband is for the 21st century economy with the covid-19 program emergency broadband connectivity in keeping people connected to their doctors and it is critical to make sure funding in the covidid relief law gets to schools and libraries of children and we have been focused on getting broadband mapping updated. we really have no time to waste. in the information age of getting the fcc commissioner in these issues through communities and then the legislation that was passed. and we cannot have a more qualified person through working on telecommunications policy including to chairman wheeler at the sec to the prominent communication leading the charge of affordable broadband and consumer prot

the federal communication commission are vital to the future of america. we are concerned about inflation, rising costs. the fcc can do something about it. and i hope that my colleagues will be satisfied. there is ample an, abundant reason, to be satisfied with the answers you have given so far to the chairman's excellent questions. and i hope we will move forward to approve your nomination. thank you for answering mile questions. >> thank you. >> senate thune, are you ready, sorry, or would you like to defer? >> yes. >> senator blum? >> thank you chairman. ms. sohn, the last time you were here, i asked you -- senator blunt -- specifically how your actions as a public interest advocate shouldn't bear on your ability to appear as a neutral regulator. your response was, the quote was, context is very important. the tweets were made in my role as a public interest advocate, part of my job. and then you say in terms of your recusal that it's not part of -- you are not recusing yourself because of the low cast but because of your public advocacy. i am a little

on c-span3, a confirmation hearing for the commissioner of the federal communications commission. watch live at c-span.org or on the go with our c-span now video app. >> c-span is your unfiltered view of government, funded by these television companies and more, including cox. cox is committed to providing affordable internet, bridging the digital divide. cox, bringing us closer. cox support c-span as a public service, along with these other television providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. >> next, president biden talks about electric vehicles in the state of u.s. manufacturing. he's joined by gina mccarthy and the head of the electric vehicle charging company which is planning to build a plant in tennessee. . [background noises] [background noises] >> good afternoon everyone. unwelcome i'm gene mccarthy present biden's national climate advisor. on the stage i am joined by senator granholm from the department of energy i'm sorry secretary from the department of energy. secretary buttigieg for the department of transportation rep senator jim cooper from the great sta

c-span3, the senate commerce committee holds a confirmation hearing for sloan to head the federal communications commissionwednesday at 10a.m. on c-span.org and the c-span now video a. the chair of the commodity futures trading commission testifies before the senate agriculture committee. to discuss what powers the agency needs to crack down on abuses in crypto currency markets. watch this week live on the c-span networks or c-span now, our mobile video app. head over to c-span.org for schedulings information or stream video live or on demand any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. journal" continues. host: michael hanlon is with us, he heads the broking institutions research and foreign policy program. he's the author of a number of books

the federal communications commission wants to censoratce this channel surfing. i'm not gonna let that happen. we want to tell you about her in some detail. hunter biden is the most protected person in the country . he was given rights and favor jobs well beyond his credential just as founding you really can't find any business venture that does not revolve around his father's political power. tens of millions from the ukraine shine on russian entities. hunter barely functional humans and a sex addiction obsessively videotaping every aspect of his life excuse you got a problem here and walked in a customer clutching three macbook pros. it's not stuff you would ever see the light of day offering to pay the big guy joe biden himself. this is american power to do business and joe biden was at every stage judge jeanine pirro host who was countered by streaming now only on fox nation when it comes to real estate agent experience matters . the best agents know how to market your home or top dollar and navigate through a complex transaction and ideal agent. we created a

eastern on c-span 3, the senate commerce committee holds a confirmation hearing for the federal communications commission. also wednesday at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span.org and the c-span now video app, the chair of the commodities future trading commission discusses what powers the agency needs to crack down on abuses in cryptocurrency markets. watch this week live on the c-span networks or on c-span now, or mobile video app. head to c-span.org for scheduling information or to stream video, live or on demand, any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >> president biden held a meeting with german chancellor olaf schultz at the white house to talk about shared interests in deterring russian aggression against ukraine. the two were asked about possible sanctions against russia and whether the gas pipeline from russia to germany would be blocked from moving forward if there was an invasion by russia into ukraine. s and ge president of the united states and the chancellor of the federal republic of germany. president biden: please, sit down. thank you. good afternoon. i'd like to start by thanki

in fact, while the federal communications commission set aside $1900000000.00 for their rip and replace program aimed at getting rid of technology from chinese companies like, while way in the t. well, us carriers are now saying they will need at least $5600000000.00 in order to get the job done. so just a little bit more than was originally in that budget. now the chair, the fcc, took the twitter to say the agency receive $181.00 applications from companies looking to replace their equipment and to receive the funding to do so from the fcc secure and trusted communications networks reimbursement program. however, that additional funding requires approval from congress, which it is likely to receive at some point as the house just passed, the america competes act of $22002.00, which authorizes nearly $300000000000.00 for research and development aimed i competing with china. you know, it's interesting because we followed this ongoing conflict, and of course the fcc was quick to say, hey, we need you to replace this equipment. we're going to fund it, we're going to pay for it. and now th

three, the senate commerce committee holds a confirmation for gigi sound to have the federal communications commission but also wednesday at 10:00 a.m. eastern on c-span.org the c-span now video app the chair of the commodities futures trading commission testifies before the senate agriculture committee to discuss what powers the agency needs to crack down on abuses in crypto currency markets. watch this week live on the c-span network or on c-span and now art mobile video app. also head over too c-span.org for scheduling information or the streaming video live or on-demand any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. cracks in early 2001 at time a writer for fortune magazine, asked the question in an article how does enron make its money led to a lot of inquiries that put to the enron management. within a few months the company was bankrupt. claims subsequent 2003 book titled the smartest guys in the room became a bestseller. next successful documentary since 2008 mclean has made a career of writing about american financial crises. in january she discussed her reaction in an essay about conv

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c-span3, the senate commerce committee holds a confirmation hearing for sloan to head the federal communications commission. wednesday at 10a.m. on c-span.org and the c-span now video a. the chair of the commodity futures trading commission testifies before the senate agriculture committee. to discuss what powers the agency needs to crack down on abuses in crypto currency markets. watch this week live on the c-span networks or c-span now, our mobile video app. head over to c-span.org for schedulings information or stream video live or on demand any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. journal" continues. host: michael hanlon is with us, he heads the broking institutions research and foreign policy program. he's the author of a number of books including "the art of war in the age of peace." welcome back to washington journal. guest: thank you. let me quickly clarify. i'm not the director of the program but only research within. thank you for having me. host: on this morning to talk about the developing conflict between russia and ukraine and the growing partnership between china and russia. let

community-based facilities. it's not to provide housing, food security for federal inmates but also top inmate make law-abiding citizens upon s release. americans have interest in commissionause the vast majority of federal inmates well above 90% to be released into our communities regardless of efforts to reduce recidivism. gop's job is not an easy task, it's only become more due to covid. ajthe response to covid to takea number of steps to safeguard the health and safety of inmates, bureau of prison staff and the public. gop prioritized inmates posing significant risk to public, restricted visitors and limited movement on inmates among detention facilities. these are reasonable measures my colleagues on the other side of the aisle want to go further to use covid as a reason to let mark convicted criminals back onto our streets. we embarkth urging to use every tool at his disposal to release as many prisoners as possible. they even passedan legislation n the house for states to release inmates in local jails. think about this, my colleagues across the aisle want to use tax dollars to incentivize for more convicted criminals to be on the street earlier. the consequences h

. >> the family hour was established by the three networks and the federal communications commissionf too much sex and violence on early evening television. >> the family hour, the two hours from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. during which parents and children are supposed to be able to watch television without being made to feel uncomfortable. >> it's topless, edith! >> and so it seemed altogether unfair, and we sued. >> family hour is under attack from some producers, unions and others in the television industry. they have filed a lawsuit to have it abolished. >> as those scheduled to testify arrive, mary tyler moore enterprises. they passed through a picket line protesting the hearing. >> congress has no right whatsoever to interfere in the content of the media. >> if you can censor a joke today, and tomorrow you can censor expression of any thought if you can censor a joke. it just becomes easier the next day. >> a federal judge in los angeles ruled the so-called family hour on television from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. was unconstitutional, a violation of the first amendment guarantee of free speech.

other conservative outlet that she doesn't like and she tweeted i say that the fcc, the federal communications commissionsee at all. so she suggested if you don't like someone, if they're a conservative outlet, the federal government should revoke their license to broadcast. that's scary stuff. i mean, that's a willingness to abuse government power to go after and target those views you disagree with. and as far as i'm concerned. someone who wants to abuse government power like that has no business being anywhere near governmental authority. >> jesse: well, biden put her there or biden's handlers put her there. they know what she believes. you don't all of a sudden lose your beliefs when you get a new job. those beliefs stay with you. now she is in a position where she could unleash those beliefs on fox and hurt the company. and hurt the people that work here. do you think biden knows what's going on here? >> you know, i doubt biden know what is day it is. it is -- but he has made the decision to hand the agenda over to the radical left, to the bernie sanders, the elizabeth warrens and apartment ocs and

the senate commerce committee considered the nomination to be a commissioner of the federal communications commission this was her second confirmation hearing after the committee failed to move forward with her nomination before the end of last year. questions were raised about her involvement and now defunct streaming service called low caste. if confirmed would give democrats three -- two majority at the scc.

wednesday, the senate commerce committee holds the confirmation hearing to head the federal communications commission. also wednesday on c-span.org and the video app, the chair of the commodity futures testifies to discuss what powers the agency needs to crack down the cryptocurrency markets. watch live on the c-span networks or c-span now, our mobile app or c-span.org. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. ♪ susan: dr. amy zegart, 30 years of writing on the intelligence community. today is the publication date of your book "spies, lies, and algorithms." what are your goals? amy: i had two goals. i want to provide an intelligence 101. the book was aimed at my students at stanford. my students mostly get their education from the entertainment industry. the second goal of the book is to do what i call intelligence 2.0. i look at how emerging technologies like ai are transforming every part of the threat landscape. susan: let me jump to the bottom line. you describe the bottom world -- the world as we live in as one that is both dynamic and dangerous. our our intelligence agencies functioning and

plus, biden's pick for the federal communications commission wants to censor this channel. perfect.ot going to let that happen. we do want to tell you about it. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> tucker: more people living on american streets than any time in a hundred years. it's getting very noticeable. it's obviously a sign of decay. it's scary, actually, so joe biden has finally named someone to be his new homelessness czar. the terms of the problem we are all to transphobic. that's why we have the homeless, so biden has appointed an aspiring musician called jeff olivet. jason rantz has been looking into him, host of the jason rantz showing kt th and we are always happy to have them join us. jason, thanks for coming on. who is this guy? >> he is someone who is deeply unimpressive and a long-established member of the homeless industrial complex. he most recently became an antiracist consultant who tells white people to curb their white privilege, which is ironic because he probably used that to land this new job. he basically views homelessness through a critical race theory and social justice lands, wh

in 2011, he studied the decline of the local news industry for the federal communications commission.n the absence of local reporting, there's evidence of increased corruption by local officials. one example he points to: bell, california. when the local newspaper there shut down, scandal ensued. >> steve waldman: the elected officials just kept voting themselves pay raises to the point where the city manager was making $800,000, just because there was no one there. >> wertheim: i'm guessing there's nothing specifically corrupt about bell, california, that wouldn't replicate in any of 1,000 other towns. >> waldman: pretty much through all of human history and throughout the world, when you have power that isn't watched, it tends to get abused. >> wertheim: waldman says it's not just that local news has been hollowed out; it's what has replaced it. >> waldman: the vacuum was filled by national cable news, and social media, and very opinionated, polarizing material. >> wertheim: waldman believes in flooding communities with local reporters. in 2017 he co-founded "report for america," a

eastern on c-span3, the senate commerce committee holds a hearing for the head of the federal communications commission on wednesday on c-span.org and on the video app, the chair of the commodity futures trading commission testifies before the senate agriculture committee to discuss what the agency needs to crackdown on abuses in cryptocurrency marquez -- markets. watch not -- watch next week. also head over to c-span.org for scheduling information or to stream video live and on-demand demand at any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. ♪ >> " washington journal" continues. host: we are back with way fangs along

federal communications commission is proposed a 45 million dollar fine against a telemarketer who made during the pandemic florida-based. what a surprise interstate brokers of america is alleged to have made more than 500,000 robo calls with false claims about health insurance. they calls offered to sell health insurance under the pretense that the ann. enrollment period had been reopened due to the coronavirus pandemic. a new scam morning and this one. it's a doozy the better business bureau is warning consumers of a new surge in imposter scams specifically the boss text we've reported on this in this game. someone claims to be your boss contacts an employee and ask them to buy gift cards or transfer funds the funds instead goes straight to the are in disappear if you received such a text, you should reach out to your boss to verify if it was them. this happened to a friend of mine and his business and his accounting staff was getting ready to do it and one of them said whoa, wait a sec and gave him a call. so that's it. very close to home. well, you told me years ago. just delete the

company could be facing a record $45 million fine for making illegal robocalls today, the federal communications commissiond issuing a fine against interstate brokers. the company is accused of making telemarketing robocalls to more than 500,000 people without consent. the fcc says many of the numbers dialed were on the federal do not call registry. interstate brokers will have time to respond before the fcc issues its final decision. coming up in sports and incredible story about a one armed high school hooper, who weren't division one scholarship today, jason appelbaum will have his story next. then on the 11 o'clock news, a plea goes out for help finding this missing oakland woman. in new york city, ♪ ♪ there's always something new to discover. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ come be a part of it. plan your next vacation at iloveny.com is sunday in cleveland, but the festivities kicked off tonight with the rising stars challenge rookie jonathan commingle, representing. the warriors in cleveland, the best rookies and second year players in the league. domingo was on team peyton and he's working inside. not a big game for co

the senate commerce committee holds a confirmation hearing for gigi sum, to head the federal communications commission. also on wednesday at 10:00 a.m., the chair of the commodity futures trading commission testifies before the senate agriculture committee to discuss what powers the agency needs to crack down on abuses in cryptocurrency markets. watch this week live on the c-span networks or on c-span now, our mobile video app. also head over to c-span.org for scheduling information or to stream video live or on demand at any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >>> c-span shop.org is c-span's online shore, c pan products, apparel, books, home day corps, and accessories. there is something for every c-span fan. and every purchase helps support our non-profit operation. shop now or at any time at c-span shop.org. >>> the event marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the national cancer act of 1971 continues hosted by the richard nixon presidential library and museum. this portion features experts in a variety of fields including nano technology, discussing the future of cancer resea

on wednesday, the senate commerce committee holds a hearing for the head of the federal communications commission. and also on wednesday, the chair of the commodity futures trading commission testifies before the senate agricultural committee to discuss what powers the agency needs to crack down on abuses in cryptocurrency markets. watch this week, live on the c-span networks or on c-span now, our mobile video app. also head over to c-span.org for scheduling information, live or on demand any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. >>> jon stewart joined others to talk about veterans battling diseases after exposure to toxic burn pits. they appeared for a 2 1/2 hour virtual discussion. >> good afternoon, everyone. thank you for joining us for this very ior

at 10:00 am on c-span 3 a confirmation hearing for the commissioner of the federal communications commission was you can watch live on c-span.org or on the go with our c-span now video apps. >> now oversight of federal prisons. the director of the federal bureau of prisons testifies before house judiciary somebody on the response to the pandemic, vaccine mandates for prison employees and other topics. this is about two hours. >> the subcommittee will come to order. the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. welcome to the oversight hearing of the federal bureau of prisons. we have established an email address, distribution list to circulate motions or other written material members might want to offer as part of our hearing today. please send materials to the email address previously distributed to your offices and we will circulate materials to members and staff as quickly as we can. i ask all members to make your microphones, mute your microphones when you are not speaking to prevent feedback and technical issues, you may unmute your self to seek recognition. i recognize myself

it was an affront to us when the federal communications commission licensed part of the spectrum without heating or acknowledging our concerns about aviation safety. this shows the stovepipe approach threatens safety and is forcing pilots to conduct extensive work arounds for the foreseeable future. this is no way to run a railroad and no way to operate the world's safest air transportation system. thank you for holding this hearing. we also thank chairman to fazio and comedy members for voicing concern for aviation safety. your leadership along with transportation secretary buttigieg and faa administrator stephen dickson forced telecom companies to delay implementation until risks are addressed. as early as 2018, we took issue with the 5g deployment plans. we urge the fcc and telecom companies to share the data to identify risks. we contacted the fcc chair and commissioners but they ignored our concerns and seated to those with $80 billion interest in a quick launch. radar ultimate is use radio waves to calculate how high the aircraft is above the terrain. pilots and onboard to 2 system

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he served as counsel for a new technology policy at the federal communications commission. i'm going to turn to the ranking member for fourth witness introduction. >> thank you. it's a pleasure to introduce -- the founder and chief executive officer of the chamber of digital commerce, the world's largest ranger so -- trade association, representing the block chain industry. the mission is to promote the use of digital assets and block chain based technologies, working with policymakers, regulatory agencies, and the industry. it advocates for a program -- progrowth environment that fosters innovation and investment. named one of america's top 50 women in tech by forbes. one of the 10 most influential people in block chain by coin desk. she appears in the financial media to share insights on digital assets and block chain innovations and is an active participant in public policy discussions. she served as a television anchor for an international finance program that ran in more than 100 countries and reached over 650 million viewers. she began her career as a legislative anal

administration's presidential transition team served as counsel for new technology policy at the federal communications commission i'm going to turn to ranking member bosman for our fourth witness introduction. >> thank you, madam chair. it's a pleasure to introduce the founder and chief executive officer of the chamber of digital commerce, the world's largest trade association representing octane industry. the mission is to promote acceptance and use of digital assets block chain based technologies working with policymakers, regulatory agencies and the industry the chamber advocates for progrowth environment job creation, innovation and investment. one of america's top 50 women tech and one of the ten most influential people in block chain by client desk. she appears regularly in the financial media on digital asset and block chain innovations and an active participant in public policy discussions prior to forming thecy chamber, she servd as a television anchor for international financial program that ran in more than 100 companies countries and 650 million viewers. she began her career as a legislative analyst

most notably created the affordable connectiity program at the federal communications commission under the acp one in four american households are eligible to have a discount of $30 every month on their internet bill or $75 a month for people living on tribal lands and providers that receive money from the broadband access to offer a low-cost service plan for low-income americans and through these efforts and others, we need to make sure that affordability is not a barrier to universal connectivity because broadband is so essential. and finally the bipartisan infrastructure law also includes digital equity funding to help ensure that people have the skills and tools they need to connect when they have access. so, beyond the positive impacts to individuals and communities, this investment is also critical to ensuring that america's economy can successfully compete on the world stage. you only need to look at the enormous investment has made in fiber putting on track to connect more than a million people to broadband. we can't allow other nations to get ahead of us and build the economy

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we are here today to consider the nomination to be commissioner of the federal communications commissionappearing again before the committee. and for your continued commitment to serve. many members over member has already appeared before the committee she hasn't graciously come back to answer questions and communicate with members. i think it shows the kind of transparent and open process that she would have as commissioner of the scc. it is a step most people would not do. but i think it speaks highly of her and the weight she believes in conducting herself. thank you very much for that. i want to also thank members for again addressing these issues. we all know their important issues there the commission is

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eastern on c-span3, the senate commerce committee holds a hearing for the head of the federal communications commission on wednesday on c-span.org and on the video app, the chair of the commodity futures trading commission testifies before the senate agriculture committee to discuss what the agency needs to crackdown on abuses in cryptocurrency marquez -- markets. watch not -- watch next week. also head over to c-span.org for scheduling information or to stream video live and on-demand demand at any time. c-span, your unfiltered view of government. ♪ >> " washington journal" continues. host: we are back with way fangs along we -- weifang zhong. thank you for being here. now, we know that the united states and china are two of the world's superpowers. what is the best way we can measure the economic competition between the u.s. and china today? guest: that is a great question and i think that is the question that will be confronting policymakers for years to come. in my view, this question gets to the core of the u.s.-china relations which is that we are facing this challenge in the united states about