And a strong red flag law. Here is congressional reaction. In mexico, deb haaland, a democrat, tweeted, i am ready to make a change, i am ready to end hate and gun violence in every town. Democratic congressman of rhode island said, moms demand rally recess rally today asking our are our lives worth more than the contributions of the nra . If so, Mitch Mcconnell should do something and allow the senate to take up the background check bills we have already passed in the house. A member of the judiciary committee, jim jordan, tweeted, the problem with red flag laws if you are guilty until proven innocent. It is the same inverted standard that bob mueller tried to apply to president trump, but that is not how Justice Works in our country. On wednesday, september 4, the House Judiciary Committee convenes to consider a number of gun violence prevention bills. Watch live at 10 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan, online at cspan. Org, or listen live on the free cspan radio app. Announcer tonight, on q
Were delighted to have you with us this morning. Today is the latest installment in our Washington Post live 2020 candidates series. Through these indepth, oneonone conversations, were learning more about the men and women seeking to become the next president of the United States. And what inspires them to serve the American People. Our guest this morning is new york senator gillibrand. In 2006, she captured the attention of the political establishment by winning an upset victory in the race to represent new yorks 20th congressional district. Just three years later, she was appointed to fill the senate seat of one of her mentors, former secretary of state hillary clinton. Now in her second full term, senator gillibrand is known especially for her work on behalf of women. Shes endorsed paid family leave, sponsored legislation to help reduce maternal mortality, and spoken out against Sexual Harassment and assault, including in congress. Today we will hear more about these efforts, and se
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Required we impose significant tariffs on china, and those are ultimately a cost the american people. At one point he articulated we are doing well now so let me use this tool, i understand that they may be a drag on the economy but nows the time to do it because in the end we will get a better trade agreement and both sides will benefit. Hasnt he had to try it both ways . In permitting tariffs saying he didnt want consumers to pay them . Right, which i think is recognizing that the tariffs are a drag right now on economic growth. They are not as significant as other things could be like higher taxes are more regulation. Is the really means window is narrowing for when we have to get the trade agreements. When that happens then you will see another boost to economic growth, sustaining the cycle we are in for a number of years inause you have certainty the World Economy about trade with the United States. I am confident the president is able to deliver on that, the chinese called him on
Confused minds of being antisemi, let israel in a way no other president ever had American History tv schedule, go to cspan. Org. Industry representatives testify on technology and spectrum policy including the federal Communications Commissions spectrum options. Also innovation and the security of communications and wireless devices and applications. The Senate Commerce Committee Heard from them yesterday. Good morning. On the half of my friends and i im glad to convene the first hearing of the subcommittee on Communications Technology innovation and the internet. Anyone hundred 15th congress, welcome to you all. As we all know in todays connected world, perspective increases with every new technology. Spectrum is the lifeblood of this, improving the lives of people around the globe. Our discussion today comes on the heels of this committees approval of the mobile now. Under the senate leadership, weve taken a significant bipartisan step toward freeing our spectrum for the next genera