Ordered. Were here today to examine the state of Voting Rights and Election Administration in america. The right to vote is sacred. As members of congress, we take our responsibility to protect access to the ballot very seriously. This subcommittee and our committee as a whole is charged with overseeing the administration of federal elections. This country has a long history of failing to ensure equal and unencumbered access to the ballot for all her citizens. While states and localities have a significant role in carrying out elections, congress cannot abdicate its critical responsibility to ensure every eligible american can access the ballot box, cast a ballot free from discrimination and suppression, and has a steadfast faith in our democratic process that their ballot will be counted as cast. Since the beginning of the 116th congress, this subcommittee has been Holding Field hearings across the country, convening forums to hear from voting and election advocates, experts, communit
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Amazon is in the crosshairs facing antitrust. Margaret vester prepares for a summer finale to her fiveyear crackdown on u. S. Tech giants. But first, to our top story, big tech in the eye of the storm on capitol hill. Facebook, amazon, apple, google, all appearing in washington to answer lawmakers questions. The first to be baked over the raked over the coals, facebooks david marcus was the david marcus. The cocreator of the cryptocurrency project. Senator Brown Facebook is dangerous. Now, facebook might not intend to be dangerous, but surely they do not respect the technologies they are playing with, like a toddler who has gotten a hold of a book of matches. Their motto is to move fast and break things. We would be crazy to give them a chance to experiment with peoples bank accounts. David we will take the time to get this right. Wouldnt it be easier and safer if people could inexpensively secure money transfers through their smartphones just like they do for so many things today . Th
Politics. Up next north dakota governor doug burgum talking Artificial Intelligence and■ technological innovation during the National Governors Association Winter meeting in washington, d. C. Prior to his remarks builder from pollster and Communications Strategist frank lund who discusses the need for depolarization and civility in american politics. Naudibgle conversations] recent settlement may have your attention. Please take your seat. Our program is about t begin. Welcome to the second Plenary Session of national governo mee. Now approaching the podium is the executive director of the National Governors association bill mcbride. Thank you. Morning everyone. [applause] hope youre having a good mo a great evening. Wasnt that session yesterday afternoon just wonderful . That was fantastic, wasnt it . People keep asking me all last night how are you going to top that . I dont know. Thats a challenge, right . Setting the bar real high. We will get there. Anyway, we hope you really en
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