. ♪ ♪ ♪ >> walter pincus has worked in journalism over 60 years. 2015 he was a national security correspondent for the "washington post." on the cover of his new book called love to help, it is subtitled america's deadly betrayal of the marshall islanders. it was in those islands that served as the staging ground for over 60 nuclear tests conducted by the u.s. government beginning in 1946 and ending in 1958. the castle bravo test over bikini atoll in 1954 was where american executed its largest nuclear detonation, 1000 times more powerful then arusha. >> walter pincus on this episode of booknotes+. booknotes+ is available on the c-span now at or whatever you get your podcasts. >> you can be a part of a national conversation by participating in cspan's studentcam video competition. your opinion matters so if you are a middle or high school student where as new to crate a five to six minute documentary that answers the question how does the federal government impact your life? you're your documenting thw supporting and opposing points of view on a fe

. >> walter pincus on this episode of booknotes+, available wherever you get your podcast or on the c-span now app. ♪ >> president biden announced his choice of jerome powell to serve another chair term on the federal reserve. here's a look at his remarks. pres. biden: i want to comment on the tragedy that occurred last night in wisconsin during the holiday parade. five families in waukesha are facing fresh grief. at least 40 americans are subject to injuries and in critical condition. an entire community is struggling to cope with the horrific act of vibrance -- violence. last night, people of waukesha are --celebrated the start of hope and togetherness in nice giving -- thanksgiving. the entire biden family is praying that that same spirit will lift all the victims of this tragedy, bringing comfort to those recovering from injuries and wrapping the families of those who died in the support of their community. we are grateful for the work of the first responders and law enforcement and doctors who are working round-the-clock to prevent the terrible consequences of last night's happening.

. >> walter pincus on this episode of booknotes+, available wherever you get your podcast or on the c-span♪ >> president biden announced his choice of jerome powell to serve another chair term on the federal reserve. here's a look at his remarks.

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. ♪ ♪ >> walter pincus has worked in journalism for over 60 years. 2015 he was a national security correspondent for the washington post. on the cover of his new book, it is subtitled "america's deadly betrayal of the marshall islanders." it was those islands that served as a staging ground for over 60 nuclear test conducted by the u.s. government, getting in 1946 and ending in 1948. the castle bravo test over bikini atoll was where america executed its largest nuclear detonation, 1000 times more powerful then hiroshima. >> walter pincus on this episode of "book notes plus." ♪ >> tv, every weekend, features leading authors discussing their latest nonfiction books. watch our coverage of the miami book fair. featured authors include craig whitlock, evan also know -- evan osnow, chris hedges talks about the american prison system, which details his time teaching literature to students incarcerated, and gilly brown, her book on jeffrey epstein and her work for the miami herald that led to his arrest. and afterward, pharaoh stockman talks about her book,

. ♪ ♪ >> walter pincus has worked in journalism for over 60 years. 2015 he was a national security correspondent for the washington post. on the cover of his new book, it is subtitled "america's deadly betrayal of the marshall islanders." it was those islands that served as a staging ground for over 60 nuclear test conducted by the u.s. government, getting in 1946 and ending in 1948. the castle bravo test over bikini atoll was where america executed its largest nuclear detonation, 1000 times more powerful then hiroshima. >> walter pincus on this episode of "book notes plus." ♪ >> tv, every weekend, features leading authors discussing their latest nonfiction books. watch our coverage of the miami book fair. featured authors include craig whitlock, evan also know -- evan osnow, chris hedges talks about the american prison system, which details his time teaching literature to students incarcerated, and gilly brown, her book on jeffrey epstein and her work for the miami herald that led to his arrest. and afterward, pharaoh stockman talks about her book,

. ♪ >> walter pincus has worked in journalism for over 60 years of his life.he was a national security correspondent for the washington post. on the cover of his new book it is subtitled america's deadly betrayal of the martian -- marshall islanders. it was that island that served as the staging ground for nuclear tests beginning in 1946. the castle bravo test over bikini a toll in -- bikini atoll is where america detonated its largest nuclear -- >> book notes plus is available on the c-span now app or wherever you get your podcasts. ♪ >> download c-span's new mobile app and stay up-to-date on the days political -- biggest political events. even our live interactive morning program, washington journal, we hear your voices every day. c-span now has you covered. download for free today. >> "washington journal" continues. host: congresswoman dena titus join us now. she serves on the transportation and infrastructure committees. thanks for being back with us. guest: thank you for having me. host: on the build back better act, what is the latest you are being told

. >> walter pincus on this episode of "book notes plus." ♪ >> today, the center for american progress a discussion on how technology is changing health care. watch live at 12:00 on c-span, online at c-span.org or full coverage at c-span now, our new video app. ♪ >> weekends on c-span2 are an intellectual feast. every saturday, you will find events with people who explore our nation's past. on sunday, book tv brings you the latest in nonfiction books and authors. it is television for serious readers. discover, explore. weekends on c-span2. ♪ >> "washington journal" continues. host: joining us now, kevin kuhlman is with the national federation of independent business. thanks for joining us. guest: good morning. host: how would you characterize the people you represent? guest: we represent approximately 300,000 small business owners throughout the country. they are your typical main street business but also your backstreet business. they are typically eight to 12 employees but range from sole proprietors with zero employees all the way up to manufacturers with hundreds or thousands of em