Nominee for the Federal Reserve. To be exact. [gavel] mr. Crapo this hearing will come to order. This morning we will consider the nominations of the honorable judy shelton to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system. And dr. Christopher waller, to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system. Welcome and congratulations to each of you for your nominations. I see friends and family in the room today and i welcome them as well. Were fortunate to have these two highly qualified nominees appearing today. These positions are critical to ensuring a safe, sound and vibrant Financial System and a healthy, growing economy. The Federal Reserve was created by congress as the nations central bank to promote a stable economy and a safer, more flexible Financial System. Among the Federal Reserves responsibilities is conducting the nations Monetary Policy with the mandate of promoting maximum employment, stable prices and moderate longterm Interest R
On internet platforms each witness has information on algorithms and Machine Learning, as well as engagement and persuasion and brings unique perspectives to these matters. Your participation in this hearing is appreciated mr. Rosensteinly as this committee continues to work on drafting data privacy legislation. Icon veeped this hearing in part to inform legislation im developing that would require internet platforms to give the user information to engage with the platforms without using algorithms pushed by certain data. The vast majority of content on these platforms is at its best, entertaining and beneficial to the public. However they also have the ability or at least potential to influence the thoughts and behaviors of literally billions of people. As one reason why theres widespread unease about the power of these platforms and why its important for the public to understand how they use the algorithms to make inferences from the reams of data about us that affect behavior and in
Opponents say the restrictions are unconstitutional and discriminatory, targeting muslims. But, as peter bowes reports, its a significant victory for donald trump. Donald trump has got on his way of leased for the time being. After being blocked by lower courts and revised three times, the prisms travel ban will go into effect despite continuing legal challenges. It isa despite continuing legal challenges. It is a plank of his election campaign, to protect the United States from terrorism. The countries on the list including six mainly muslim nations are deemed to pose a threat. Travel to the us will be restricted for people from iran, libya, syria, somalia, yemen and chad. There are also risk rich bass there are also restrictions on venezuela and north korea. Opponents say the restrictions are unconstitutional because they target mostly muslims. The Supreme Court has not ruled on the legality, just that it can go into effect while it is being argued in the courts. This is being argued
Opponents say the restrictions are unconstitutional and discriminatory, targeting muslims. But, as peter bowes reports, its a significant victory for donald trump. Donald trump has got on his way, at least for the time being. After being blocked by lower courts and revised three times, the president s travel ban will go into effect, despite continuing legal challenges. It was a major plank of his Election Campaign to protect the United States from terrorism. The countries on the list including six mainly muslim nations are deemed to pose a threat. Travel to the us will be restricted for people from iran, libya, syria, somalia, yemen and chad. There are also restrictions on venezuela and north korea. Earlier President Trump faced criticism for his decision to reduce the size of two vast preservation areas which contain some of americas most stunning scenery. The parks in utah were designated as National Monuments by president s clinton and obama. Some critics say the move could pave the
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