we are with susan brooks, the chair of the house ethics committee.you have questions, lines were democrats, (202) 748-8000. republican, (202) 748-8001. independent s, (202) 748-8002. yesterdayar testified about two incidence of members being implicated in sexual harassment issues. here is what she had to say. >> two out of three sexual assaults go on reported in this country, and oftentimes, sexual leads sexual assault. as i shared my own story on #metoocongress, i have had numerous phone calls from women and men who have been subjected to this an excusable and oftentimes illegal behavior. there are two members of congress, republican and democrat, right now, who serve who have been subject to review or have not been subject to review, but engaged in sexual harassment. these arrests are propositions, such as are you going to be a good girl, to perpetrators exposing their genitals, two victims having their private parts grabbed on the house floor. all they ask in return as staff members is to be able to work in a hostile free work environment. they wa

coming on wednesday morning, indiana republican congresswoman susan brooks discusses efforts to combatexual harassment on capitol hill. then a connecticut democratic congressman john larson reviews the gop tax reform efforts. also, former obama white house homeland security and counterterrorism advisor lisa monaco talked about preventing future terror attacks. should ufc spans washington journal live in seven eastern wednesday morning. join the discussion. request my name is lizette mendez program director of the miami book fair. miami book fair takes place in downtown miami at the campus of miami-dade college.this year we have a little over 525 authors. representing every genre. anything that you can think of, we are representing. chris must live coverage of the miami book fair saturday and sunday starting at 10:30 am eastern. on booktv on c-span2. >> tonight on c-span2, a house here in a sexual harassment policies for members of congress and their staff. the senate finance committee reviews the republican tax reform bill. later political congressional reporter dresser-rand sexual har

susan brooks / indiana, chair house ethics cmte.again i cannot comment on any house ethics investigationse current time. but at the appropriate time, we do make those investigations public.in washignton alexandra limon. (grant) coming up... thieves caught on camera in the east bay why police say the same crooks keep hitting this upscale section of the bay.(vicki) and we'll tell you just how much snow fell in the sierra overnight as many resorts are opening for the season.... (grant) and why auto companies are moving slowly to replace the potentially deadly takata air bags that were recalled.... this is the new comfort food. grown right here in california, with absolutely no antibiotics ever. a better way to grow, a better way to eat. and it starts with foster farms simply raised chicken. california grown with no antibiotics ever. (grant) in the east bay...just east of danville... another blackhawk resident has been burglarized. and as kron4's maureen kelly reports...police believe the thieves are getting help from someone inside that gated community. these still images were captured back

then congresswoman susan brooks is about sexual harassment in congress.ater, a discussion on media ownership in the us. that is from georgetown law center. the senate energy committee approved a measure allowing for oil and gas drilling in a section of the arctic national wildlife refuge in alaska. the 13 to 10 vocalist and existing fan on gas and oil leasing and republicans and democratic senator john manchin voted in favor of the bill while the rest of the committee's democrats voted against it. alaska's senator lisa murkowski chairs the committee. [inaudible conversations] >> good morning everyone. the committee will come to order. before we begin this mornings marked up i would like to send a special welcome to some of the folks that are here this morning, there come a long way. several alaskans

. >> susan brooks joins us, republican from indiana serves at the house and will not a member of the house administration committed you sat on the panel hearing yesterday regarding sexual assault on capitol hill, why were you there yesterday? >> i want to thank the chairman for inviting me to be a part of the hearing yesterday. the house ethics committee deals with allegations and investigations involving sexual harassment by members or by staff. we know it's important for the house to ensure members offices know there is no tolerance for sexual harassment. they wanted to hear a figure out if we need to make changes in our processes where the house rules of the code of conduct. that's why i was there. to listen and participate in make sure they have sufficient improper coordination with the office of compliance that handles those allegations. we talk about the subject of cap is it only if a member is implicated? it's issues involving staff as well as members. that's what i wanted to find out whether or not an accuser would come forward, they indicating to that accuser that pursuing a

congresswoman susan brooks is chair of the house ethics committeequestion:are there current house ethicstigations?rep. susan brooks / indiana, chair house ethics cmte.again i cannot comment on any house ethics investigations at the current time. but at the appropriate time, we do make those investigations public.in washignton alexandra limon. .(grant) coming up... several cars could still have the faulty takata airbags in them. details on why the deadly airbags are not being replaced quick enough. (grant) new at 5... a report issued today says auto companies have replaced only 57 percent of potentially deadly takata air bags... those recalls have been underway for more than 15 years. (vicki) the report says that auto companies are only about halfway toward a december 31st goal of 100 percent replacement. takata air bags can explode with too much force and hurl shrapnel into drivers and passengers. at least 19 people have been killed worldwide and more than 180 injured. (grant) still ahead... an emotioanl game for marquise goodwin... and tonight 49ers head coach kyle shanahan is speaking

i was proud to have worked with my co-chair, david reichert, and representatives susan brooks, val demings, doug collins on this legislation for the law enforcement community. we all agree that the brave men and women in law enforcement put themselves in difficult if not dangerous and sometimes life-threatening situations every day. we teach officers how to handle every different situation, whether it is a domestic dispute, whether it is a hostage dispute, or any other, but we need to think about the officer who comes away from that particular experience with himself. . that's about it. goes tome who his family -- home to his family. it's sluletly critical we provide our -- absolutely critical we provide our law enforcement officers with all the tools they need to effectively do their job. i've consistently fought for new equipment, advanced technology to provide physical protection for law enforcement when they're on duty. however we must also ensure law enforcement has the resources and support and training to address mental health issues as well. the stresses on law enforcement have con

ethics committee and i do have a lot of confidence in the leader of that committee right now, susan brookss the former attorney general, and i have -- excuse me, i think she is a former u.s. general. but you know, she is great lady and i think she will do what needs to be done in these cases. i think that he ought to have enough shame of that he would step down without going through the process, given what information has been exposed at this point in time. melissa: probably people wondering, would you have the same condemnation if it was somebody on your own side of the aisle? >> absolutely i would. it doesn't matter whether you are a democrat, republican, independent, male or female. this kind of activity cannot be accepted. it is totally unacceptable. acceptable out in the private sector. we certainly are not above the law here, and i could be incensed if one of my colleagues was doing, this and i would expect they would step down, and we would call for their resignation to step down. melissa: what are your thoughts on the moments we are experiencing in our country right now? >> i will

right now susan brooks, and ted deutsche, both very fair people. think any woman who wants to bring a case to that committee will be treated very fairly, and with sensitivity. so i don't think anybody should ever be afraid about coming to the committee on an issue as serious as the types we're talking about say with representative conyers and others. >> republican congressman charlie dent of pennsylvania, thanks for being here, always good to see you.. >> thank you, katy, happy thanksgiving. >> you, too. >>> the commander in chief slammed former president obama in a thanksgiving message to the troops. we'll tell you why former members of the military are offended and furious over his remarks. >>> and despite the sexual assault allegations against him, alabama senate candidate roy moore is feeling increasingly confident about his chances of winning. we'll look at the state of the race. >>> but first, it is black friday, i know you guys know that, and that means two things, insane crowds and americans spending big bucks both in stores and online. nea

indiana republican congresswoman susan brooks discusses efforts to combat sexual harassment on capitol hill. then connecticut democratic congressman john larson tackles the reform efforts. then former homeland security adviser lisa monaco talks about

at the outset i asked for unanimous consent that committee on ethics chairwoman susan brooks and ranking matter ted -- sit on the dais in question today. without objection that is approved. i also asked unanimous consent that representatives jackie speier be sitting on a panel of witnesses. without objection so ordered. i would like to thank all of our witnesses taking time out of their busy scheduled to be with us on this very serious issue.i commend speaker ryan for bringing this important issue to the forefront and for tasking this committee to undertake a comprehensive review. today's hearing is a critical part of the review process. first and foremost, let me say that there is no place for sexual harassment in our society. and especially in congress. this is an extremely important topic and it will take all of us working together to effectively address the issue. i believe as members of congress, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard. a gender that demonstrates we are ready of the trust placed in us by our constituents and the american people. the disturbing account of sexual

coming up in 30 minutes, indiana republican congresswoman susan brooks discusses measures to combat sexual harassment on capitol hill. democratic representative john larson reviews republican tax reform effort. finally, lisa monaco talks about preventing future terrorist attacks. join our conversation now. ♪ host: good morning, it is wednesday, november 15, 2017. the senate is in at 9:30 while the house meets at 10:00 a.m. and noon for legislative business. this is the day after jeff , fromns' latest testimony everything to trump campaign contacts with russia to allegations against hillary clinton and sexual assault accusations against alabama senate candidate roy

ask forutset i unanimous consent on susan brooks and ranking member ted deutch be offered the opportunity to settle and question all of our witnesses today. i also ask for unanimous consent that representatives be sitting that biafran the opportunity to sit on a panel witnesses. of our like to thank all witnesses taken time out of their busy schedule to be with us today on this very serious issue. i commend speaker ryan for bringing this important issue to the forefront and for tasking this committee to undertake a comprehensive review. today's hearing is a critical part of that review process. and foremost, let me say that there is no place for sexual harassment in our society, period. and especially in congress. this is an extremely important topic and it will take all of us working together to effectively address this issue. i believe as members of congress we must hold ourselves to any even higher standard, a standard that demonstrates we are worthy of the trust placed in us by constituents and the american people. sexualving accounts of harassment, including one of our witnesses toda

then congresswoman susan brooks is about sexual harassment in congress. later, a discussion on media ownership in the us. that is from georgetown law center. the senate energy committee approved a measure allowing for oil and gas drilling in a section of the arctic national wildlife refuge in alaska. the 13 to 10 vocalist and existing fan on gas and oil leasing and republicans and democratic senator john manchin voted in favor of the bill while the rest of the committee's democrats voted against it. alaska's senator lisa murkowski chairs the committee. [inaudible conversations] >> good morning everyone. the committee will come to order. before we begin this mornings marked up i would like to send a special welcome to some of the folks that are here this morning, there come a long way. several alaskans have flown down from the north slope to be with us. recognizing that this is their home. i think it is important that they are here with us today so we welcome them. i would also like to add just a farewell at the same time that we acknowledge a welcome. i d

they -- the chair is susan brooks, republican.ou have ted deutch, anthony brown, trey gowdy, leonard lance , etc.. do the pictures of those members , does that look like a good old boys club to you? caller: to answer that in a roundabout way is they have already settled with women close to 70 million of taxpayer dollars. if it was -- $17 million of taxpayer money. if it was an ethics committee of any standing, they wouldn't use taxpayer money. host: i'm not sure they were made aware of these settlements. i don't know if it goes to the ethics committee. itould be worthy -- caller: may not go to the committee, but they read where the money is going and the ethics committee should've have stepped in and said no more taxpayer money to pay for these things. can i say one thing quick? host: yes please. caller: i'm in the state of illinois with the most corrupt politicians in history. every one of the politicians that has been brought up on , they use contribution money to defend themselves. it is ridiculous. the state of illinois cannot

indiana republican congresswoman susan brooks discusses efforts to combat sexual harassment on capitol hill. then connecticut democratic congressman john larson tackles the reform efforts. then former homeland security adviser lisa monaco talks about preventing future terror attacks. be sure to watch c-span's "washington journal" live wednesday morning, join the discussion. >>> wednesday the senate finance committee meets for a third day of work on the republican tax reform proposal. we'll have live coverage as members do a line by line review of the bill and offer

brooke. >> i get it. senator susan collins is already concerned. might moore chime in? concern for the rank and file so far. phil mattingly, thank you so much for the update on all things tax reform. >>> let's get to some encouraging news, though, from capitol hill from speaker paul ryan, moments ago announcing the house will now require training to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination. this just happened as two female lawmakers have accused two sitting members of congress, both men, of harassment. >> in fact, there are two members of congress, republican and democrat, right now who serve who have been subject to review or not have been subject to review but have engaged in sexual harassment. these harasser propositions such as, are you going to be a good girl? to perpetrators exposing their genitals, to victims having their private parts grabbed on the house floor. all they ask in return as staff members is to be able to work in a hostile-free work environment. they want the system fixed and the perpetrators held accountable. >> somebody who i trust told me the

. >> like that one from maine, susan collins who expressed the mandate repeal being a part of the tax bill, brooke. as you know, this is what it's all about when counting vote, right? you have to figure out what needs to be there in order to get the 51 votes they need. when you take rand paul's yes or likely yes because of the individual mandate, you begin to understand why the individual mandate repeal was put into the bill to begin with which is that some on the right and conservative side of the equation may affect concerns about adding to the deficit and the debt with this bill and perhaps it wasn't as targeted to the middle class as they'd hoped, but when you get the key core principal of stripping await individual mandate and obamacare you can start to assuage concerns on the right and that's a much bigger pot of votes for mitch mcconnell to wrangle than perhaps getting susan collins from maine. >> these are the wild cards and we'll get more under these senators in a second and let me pivot back to jeff zeleny here. there was also big news from the president on north korea, putting north kor

brooke. >> now to this. >> two republican senators are now unequivocally speaking out against roy moore. today you have the senate majority leader mitch mcconnell and senator susan collins calling for roy moore to drop out. leader mcconnell says he believes the woman accusing moore of sex abuse when she was at the age of 14. mcconnell is also siding with the three other women who say moore pursued them when they were teenagers and he was in his 30s. [ inaudible question ] >> i do. i think he should step aside. >> do you believe these allegations to be true? >> believe the women, yes. >> so as we just mentioned, senator susan collins from maine is also tweeting about this and let me read this for you. she tweeted i have now read mr. moore's statement and listened to his radio interview in which he denies the charges. i did not find his denials to be convincing and believe that he should withdraw from the senate race in alabama. but roy moore is now in day four of flat-out denying any of his allegations and he is threatening to sue the washington post for publishing the bombshell report just a month after this alabama election. plus, the governor of his state just

out thus far, brooke, that has shown economic growth will match up with $1.5 trillion so there's work to do there, either on the analysis front or changes, as well and then you have susan collins who has the addition of the repeal of the obama mandate and the repeal of the local and state tax deduction. >> maybe you'll see something like we saw on the house and the idea of the $10,000 cap on property taxes would be allowed in on the deduction side and perhaps there is a compromise there and the one everybody is paying axe tension to now is the wild card. if you can lose two senators and you lock those guys up you still have more to look into. lisa murkowski was a ney on health care and she says she's okay with the repeal of the mandate and still hasn't decided on the bill and a lot of eyes on the bill. the individual who killed the health care bill and here's what i'm being told. they don't want this to come down to senator john mccain. mccain obviously a procedural hawk is what you could call him, as well. wanting things to be bipartisan and wanting things to move through the committee prosfes and wanting this to work, this went through the committee process and went

brooks is having done as well and, you know, just simple things that cost under $50, but the savings is significant. around average, $275 a year. not bad. back to you guys. >> thanks, susan. i my house is not ready. >> it's time. >> mentally i'm not ready. >> yeah -- >> got to get ready. >> you have to get ready. if you look outside we have some beautiful color out there right now. we are about peak as far as the fall foliage is concerned here. but the winter is definitely right on its doorstep. i'm talking about this weekend temperatures will be in the 20s for some of the areas in the suburbs. >> we're about to take a deep dive. >> we're going to take a deep dive for should you. out there today it's been quite nice, temperatures in the upper 60s, low 70s. here's the front that's going to change it. right now doesn't have a whole lot of rain associated with it. you see rain coming through parts of virginia now and starting to come in parts of maryland, too. here's what we're dealing with. we've got some shower activity. you see it in through parts of montgomery county, loudoun county really seeing that rain. and then back to the west in towards parts of ware ren count ra

coming up wednesday morning, susan brooks discusses efforts to combat sexual harassment on capitol hill, and then connecticut democratic on larson reviews the gop tax reform efforts. talks advisor lisa monaco about preventing future terror attacks. be sure to watch c-span's washington journal, live at 7:00 eastern wednesday morning. join the discussion. i am the program director of the book fair which takes place in downtown miami at miami-dade college. we have a little over 525 authors representing every genre. watch our live coverage of the miami book fair saturday and sunday at 10:30 a.m. eastern on book tv on c-span two. now to the house judiciary committee, where attorney general jeff sessions testified at an oversight hearing this morning. questioning focused on the investigation into russia's role in the 2016 election. this 4.5 hour hearing is chaired by virginia congressman bob goodlatte.

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indiana republican congresswoman susan brooks discusses efforts to combat sexual harassment on capitol hill. then connecticut democratic congressman john larson tackles the reform efforts. then former homeland security adviser lisa monaco talks about preventing future terror attacks. be sure to watch c-span's "washington journal" live wednesday morning, join the discussion. >>> wednesday the senate finance committee meets for a third day of work on the republican tax reform proposal. we'll have live coverage as members do a line by line review of the bill and offer amendments to the legislation. see it starting at 9:00 a.m. eastern starting here on c-span3. >>> leo shane is capitol hill bureau chief for the military times. the house is taking up the final version of the 2018 defense authorization bill. what do we need to know about this bill? it costs nearly $700 billion. >> yeah, and that's the big story coming out of it is that they still haven't really settled what this ongoing defense budget debate and this ongoing debate about how to rein in some government spending. so as you sai

coming up wednesday morning, indiana republican congresswoman susan brooks discusses efforts to combat sexual harassment on capitol hill. then connecticut democratic congressman john larson reviews the gop tax reform efforts. also, former obama white house homeland security and counterterrorism adviser lisa monico talks about preventing future terror attacks. be sure to watch c-span's "washington journal" live at 7:00 eastern wednesday morning. join the discussion. >>> now a discussion on efforts to combat the use of social media platforms by global extremist groups. panelists examine how social media is being used to recruit and radicalize individuals, and what new technologies can be used to help companies identify and remove extremist content. held by the counterterrorism project, this is an hour and a half. >> good afrn