A warm welcome to arts 21. 00 this time from weimar for a special edition devoted to the good to medal every year since 955. 00 germanys go to institute on ars luminaries whove made outstanding contributions to International Cultural exchange well the theme of this years awards is the burden and benefits of contradiction which simply put is in treating us to avoid black and white thinking and to engage in the kind of debate that encourages a more profound reflection well its certainly evocative of the work of the 1st of our 3 go to medal recipients british author ian mckeown and because hes currently sitting out the pandemic at his residence in the car. Its wild west of london we conducted this interview with him over skype. Mckeown has a keen eye for detail little escapes him hes interested in every aspect of the Human Experience the murky depths of our souls our political debates the latest developments in science his insatiable curiosity as reflected in his novels an essay. With wha
This obviously this process that is now being called the china for cation is in full swing so to set this up and what you might be able to talk about and add to this conversation is you know you were basically an informal diplomat you were working you were traveling to china you were working in bringing the United States you know especially the Entertainment Industry and Sports Industry to china and vice versa so you were a bull on that relationship where did that turn youre no longer a bull on that situation youre more of a hawk why well 1st of all thanks for having me back its always an honor you know the show and just to address that when joe beats you know mention that now its just me 1st things 1st lets call china a developed country at this point and have them follow those rules around the nation rules that would be a very easy fix to a lot of things that we need to address. If were looking at the step approach thats a great 1st step how did i change my outlook on on chime you kn
Reporter insignia can be considered one of the one of one of the haves. These salon owners are have nots. Salon owners upset, the logistics of their shops dont allow for outdoor service. Unfortunately outside is not an option. Reporter Marissa Cabrera has been doing color and extensions for the past three years. Our shop is located upstairs in a building, and in that building, theres no way to, you know, have bring down chairs to set up a tent. Theres no space outside for a tent. Its getting really hot. Were in the middle of summer. So unfortunately its not even feasible for our salon in particular. Reporter even if it was feasible, alamcounty Public Health is not allowing outdoor hair so loans, despite governor newsoms new guidelines, which do permit it, but local counties have the last word. The Alameda Health term said in a statement that covid19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise quote we do not intend to open any new secretary errs at this time, and will continue to monito
We are live on capitol hill waiting for a house markup to get underway. The Appropriations Committee is working on 2021 spending for state Department Foreign operations, agriculture and military construction. This is live coverage on cspan2. Please be seated. We are ready to begin. My friends, ladies and gentlemen, please be seated. I call the meeting of the Appropriations Committee to order. I would first like to welcome all members to the first full Committee Markup of fiscal year 2021. This will be a markup season unlike any other. Not only are we going to complete our work in record time, but we will be joined by a handful of our colleagues who were unable to be here due to the pandemic. Before we begin i have a number of housekeeping announcements. First, we should all be mindful of our health, and take appropriate actions. Following doctor monahans guidance, everyone, everyone must wear a mask and provide social distancing. Also, this information was previously conveyed to your s
Quorum call quorum call mr. Sanders madam president. The presiding officer the senator from vermont is recognized. Sorry. Mr. Sanders thank you. Madam president , since last week the senate has been quote, unquote, debating the presiding officer senator, were in a quorum call. Mr. Sanders i would ask that the quorum call be vitiated. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Sanders madam president , since last week, the senate ostensibly one of the great deliberative bodies in the world, supposedly, has been quote, unquote, debating the 740 billion National Defense authorization act. Its been a very, very silent debate because of the 700 amendments that have been filed to this bill. There has been no roll call votes on any of them. I do understand that in the managers amendments have been accepted, and thats fine, but weve had a vigorous debate but nobody in the world has heard that debate because theres not been one amendment here on the floor. And knowing the way the senate does