John the program is entitled the origins of the militaryindustrial complex and features dr. Daniel ellis, who is this years staff fellow, a prestigious position. He has been using items to investigate the origins of the militaryindustrial complex through wartime and immediate postwar, meaning postworld war ii, evolution between Scientific Research, industry and National Defense. Dan has advised congress on defense issues. I was a colleague of his at crs for several years. Dan did things in connection with things i knew, a whole range of things, defense production act, appropriations, military construction, and he does many more things at crs. He holds a phd in Political Science from George Washington university. And at crs, as many of you know, he is the author of many reports on defense, trade and security. , this project is the latest example of the work undertaken by staff fellows showcasing their knowledge and passion of their areas of expertise. This is funded by a gift left by th
The Justice Ginsburg lecture Series Features distinguished leaders who like Justice Ginsburg have committed their lives to furthering equality and human rights. It is an opportunity for our graduating students to hear from a giant in the law as she reflects on her career and offers advice to them as they graduate. And we are truly fortunate that the first speaker in this series will be, of course, Justice Ginsburg. Another round of applause. [applause] Justice Ginsburg is a legend in the law and in life. She has served with the greatest distinction on the Supreme Court andthe past 25 years, even if she had never been a judge or justice, she would still have learned a great place in legal history for her groundbreaking work in her advocacy to promote gender equality. A great justice, a great advocate, and who else has come become a cultural icon . [laughter] Justice Ginsburg has been honored by scores of followers with, to name only a few, a rap nickname. [laughter] numerous books inclu
Bruce westerman discusses the western wildfires, Climate Change, and other news of the day. Good morning. It is thursday, september 17, 2020, Constitution Day in the United States. This morning on the washington journal we will begin by asking you how you would amend the constitution if it were up to you today. Give us your ideas on how you think we the people may benefit on a change from the founding documents dating back to september 17. If youre in the mountain are pacific time zone, the number to call is 202 7488001. You can send us a text, 202 7488003. If you do come include your name and where you are from. Otherwise, catch up with us on twitter or on facebook. To you. Rsday morning officially known as Constitution Day and citizenship day in the United States. We are talking this morning about the u. S. Constitution. Some history is your calling in 1787, delegates opened their Constitutional Convention on may 25, 1787 in philadelphia to begin discussions on how to create a consti
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The acting labor secretary, Naval Operations chief and commandant of the marine corps were on capitol hill this morning to brief members of the Senate Armed Service committee addressing concerns about readiness and modernization. The hearing runs about two and half hours. The fiscal year 2018. I want to thank each of our witnesses for their distinguished service to the nation, as well as the sailors, marines and surveillance they lead were serving around the world today and recent months our nations senior civilian military leaders have testified to this committee about the severe threats we face around the world. The report shortfalls in readiness that our military has advantage over our potential adversaries is eroding and the dire need for new modern capabilities. Yet, as secretary matus testified here on tuesday, the greatest immediate threat that our military bases is right here in washington, fiscal uncertainty, continuing resolutions, arbitrary and inadequate caps on defense spe