15 minutes. I understand the Ranking Member is on his way. We will begin this hearing. Let me offer our apologies to our witnesses. We intended to start this hearing an hour ago but we were interrupted by votes on the floor so apologies for that. We are holding this hearing in person and remotely and in compliance with the regulation for Committee Proceedings pursuant to House Resolution 8. Generally we ask witnesses joining us remotely to keep their microphones muted. We want to limit background noise. If you are joining remotely, please keep your camera on at all times. I asked unanimous consent that all members have five legislative days to extend remarks and have any written statements be made part of the record. Without objection, that is so ordered. The independent state Legislature Theory exclusive authority to regulate federal elections under the United States constitution. The theory is not grounded in history or logic but it has gained increasing following in some sectors of
Geneva, three prorussian protesters are killed by Ukrainian Security forces in the eastern part of ukraine. As nato builds up its forces in the region and Vladimir Putin asserts the right to use force in ukraine, are we sing a new cold war . We will speak with professor stephen cohen. Then, fixing the Electoral College. We have no more battleground states, no more spectator states. National real election, which in the whole history of this country, we have never, ever had. Omentum for National Popular vote grows as new York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the compact toward its electoral votes to the president ial candidate who receives the majority of the popular vote. We will speak with new yorker writer hendrik hertzberg. The new details emerge about the key role of the air force in the cias secret overseas drone war. All of that and more coming up. This is democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Ukraine are slated to hold the first direct talks tod
Rare chance to propose and pushed through an agenda for Public Safety. The assault weapon ban should be renewed and tightened with a special emphasis on those that hold more than 10 rounds. Offered by our chaplain, father conroy. Chaplain conroy let us pray. God of the universe, we give us thanks for giving us another day. The peoples house gathers today and celebrates in its gathering the wonder of our constitutional form of government. Our nation has once again achieved something so often lacking in our world history, the peaceful transition of democratic government. The major change of party in control did not take place, it is still the American Experience that our streets are peaceful and winners and losers of elections move on with their lives of dignity. We thank you again for the inspiration of our nations founders and the legacy they left us with. May the members of this assembly and all americans be worthy of that legacy. May all that is done this day be for your greater hono
What im describing. The beneficiaries that are targeted underserved communities in louisiana, mississippi, alabama, and the florida panhandle. There are four components to this. The first is a program serving the developing improved Community Health programs. It is run by Louisiana Public Health Institute joined with the Alliance Institute which is a communitybased organization. There is a mental and Behavioral Health program which has Louisiana State university, southern mississippi university, the university of South Alabama and the university of west florida. There is a Literacy Program which includes a washington based group. Thats got the literacy aimed at the literacy of the community and the Community Workers and those involved in with Community Activism and community projects. Finally, there is a Community Health Worker Training Program that is based at the university of South Alabama. The overall goal here is one where resilience comes up in the language all the time but the r
Virginia today . All in starts right now. Good evening from new york. Im chris hayes. The third impeachment trial in the history of the nation to possibly remove the president of the United States from office is about to begin. Late today Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell released the highly anticipated resolution regarding how the trial of donald trump will proceed in the senate. And its clear that he wants to move very fast while also delaying any consideration of those pesky witnesses or testimony until after opening arguments. At 1 00 p. M. Eastern time tomorrow, mcconnell will formally introduce the organizing resolution thats what its called which Chuck Schumer is already calling a cover up and nothing short of a national disgrace. The document that lays out the rules for the start of the trial will be taken up tomorrow and after the introduction of the resolution, there will be up to two hours of debate and then most likely democrats led by schumer will introduce