Political advertising on social media and other platforms. Witnesses discussion certain diz closure rules for online advertisements and the implications of russia purchasing facebook ads during the 2016 election. This is just under two hours. Subcommittee on Information Technology will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Good afternoon. Todays hearing is part of a series of hearings the i. T. Subcommittee has held to analyze existing laws and regulations that may have become obsolete updating technological advances. Weve held hearings on health i. T. , drones, autonomous vehicles, internet of things and many other issues. Today we turn attention to laws and regulations governoring political advertisement hearing. Civil Campaign Finance laws, Disclosure Requirements from Public Information for campaign candidates, parties or Political Action committees related to federal offices. In addition, the fcc enforces additional disclosure an
Gentlemen, and were ready to get started. My name is david ibsen. Im the executive director of the counterterrorism project. And its my pleasure to welcome you here this afternoon for our discussion, rights and responsibilities of social media platforms in an age of global extremism. For those who may not be aware, our group is a research and Advocacy Organization working to combat extremism worldwide. In addition to researching extremist entities and formulating and implementing counter radicalization programs in communities around the world, cpp also works to pressure expose with the hopes of degrading extremist financial and Communication Networks and Online Internet networks in particular. And this part of our work in the online space has been of continuous importance to us as our organization has grown. As extremists demonstrate their ability to radicalize, recruit and inspire acts of terrorism with tragic results, and weve seen this very recently, unfortunately in the case of the
Of the callous cruelty that caused her death. In a show of unity, defiance and hope, some of the worlds leading artists joined forces with ariane grade to raise money for the 22 People Killed in a Suicide Bombing at that concert in manchester last month. I love you guys so much, and i think that the kind of love and unity that youre displaying is the medicine that the world really needs right now. So i want to thank you for being just that. Hello, good morning. This is Borough Market in South East London and this is where three men, armed with knives, attacked revellers from All Over The World on Saturday Night in bars and over the world on Saturday Night in bars a Nd Restau Ra Nts over the world on Saturday Night in bars and restaurants as they were out having a good time. This morning, it is chilly, it is breezy, the rows behind me are closed because there is a Police Investigation going on. Over that way, vehicles and people. Excuse me. Although not as many as usual on Monday Mornin
Action that occurs on social media, versus thoughts that are expressed on social media. Woodruff and, Jeffrey Brown gets a glimpse into the life of author and comedian David Sedaris, through his series of autobiographical essays. It used to be about racking up laughs, right . But, i think you need some sorrow to give the laughter a bit of weight. Woodruff all that and more, on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by bnsf railway. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the battle over tax cuts is heating up. House Speaker Paul Ryan promised today that republicans are moving full speed ahead, despite divisions over the issue. In a washington speech, he said the g. O. P. Majorities in Congress Must press for transformational tax reform. We need to get this done in 2017. We cannot le
Action that occurs on social media, versus thoughts that are expressed on social media. Woodruff and, Jeffrey Brown gets a glimpse into the life of author and comedian David Sedaris, through his series of autobiographical essays. It used to be about racking up laughs, right . But, i think you need some sorrow to give the laughter a bit of weight. Woodruff all that and more, on tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by bnsf railway. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff the battle over tax cuts is heating up. House Speaker Paul Ryan promised today that republicans are moving full speed ahead, despite divisions over the issue. In a washington speech, he said the g. O. P. Majorities in Congress Must press for transformational tax reform. We need to get this done in 2017. We cannot le