To aei. I do want to make a couple observations in the beginning before we get started. So becoming president of aei made addressing the state of black america a priority for our institution. And im proud of the work weve done over the past few years. In 2022, we organized the old parkland conference, which brought together prominent intellectuals and public leaders to address the Biggest Challenges black americans. And last year, we created a new center on and social mobility, which is dedicated to developing solutions. Expand access to opportunity for all americans. And for the 60th anniversary of the march on washington, we hosted a special forum here at aei honoring, dr. Kings legacy. Now we some distinguished guests here, but i want speak for a moment about to a scholars who are not guests here but are part of our community. And they. And let say about them that no scholars have more to improve our work on issues than ian rowe and Howard Husock anns work on these issues is not jus
To aei. I do want to make a couple observations in the beginning before we get started. So becoming president of aei made addressing the state of black america a priority for our institution. And im proud of the work weve done over the past few years. In 2022, we organized the old parkland conference, which brought together prominent intellectuals and public leaders to address the Biggest Challenges black americans. And last year, we created a new center on and social mobility, which is dedicated to developing solutions. Expand access to opportunity for all americans. And for the 60th anniversary of the march on washington, we hosted a special forum here at aei honoring, dr. Kings legacy. Now we some distinguished guests here, but i want speak for a moment about to a scholars who are not guests here but are part of our community. And they. And let say about them that no scholars have more to improve our work on issues than ian rowe and Howard Husock anns work on these issues is not jus
Eliminate the Affordable Care act individual mandate. 9 00, an assistant secretary of east Asian Affairs gives analysis of the trip to asia by President Trump. Caller good morning. Host lots of headlines coming out of capital this week from tax reform to health care and gun policy to allegations of Sexual Harassment and how both parties are responding. It we want to get all of your thoughts on this. Democrats 202 7488000. Republicans 202 7848001. , 202 7488002. You can also send us its we or a spoke. Com. Congress this week is our topic. We want to get your thoughts on all the different stories are in lets take a look at the front page of two national papers. Times. The Washington Times, the new york faces senate obstacles. On Sexual Harassment, the Washington Times has the headline about al franken. The senator apologizes for misconduct. The New York Times frames it this way. You also have this headline this morning and the Washington Times, a mistrial for senator bob menendez. It the
To keepsi government open to prevent a shutdown and thats the leaders will be discussing. They havent even agreed on spending levels so it is likely they will pass some kind of shortterm measure that will keep the government open but in this meeting there might be talking about some of the issues and holdups that could stop them from getting to longerterm deal. Remind us why we have a funding deadline right now. Back in september President Trump cut a deal with chuck and nancy, nancy pelosi and Chuck Schumer, to extend the government funding and also that the debt ceiling but this is why Republican Leaders were angry about this deall and one of the reasons as they havent revisited this thorny issue of government funding just a couple of months later. Dennis, what expectations are chuck and nancy and Mitch Mcconnell on paul ryan setting ahead of this meeting today . I think well see as the democrats want trump to give them something and they want to see daylight on more spending and if
Nomination of mr. Alex azar to serve as secretary of health and Human Services, one of the most important jobs in any government anywhere in the world. Id like to welcome mr. Azar to the finance committee this morning. I want to thank you for being here and for your willingness to serve in this important capacity. Mr. Azar certainly has his work cut out for him. Health and Human Services is a massive, Sprawling Department that overseas trillions of dollars in spending and liabilities and encompasses all areas of our Nations Health care system. As a result, if confirmed, mr. Azars work will impact the lives of every single american. Now, thats a big job. It requires knowledge, experience, and, most important, strong leadership. Fortunately, our nominee brings all of this to the table having nearly two decades of experience in the health care sector, including about six years working at the highest levels of hhs. During his time at hhs, mr. Azar played key roles in implementing new polic