In this part of the state innovation conference Democratic State legislators from oregon, South Carolina, north dakota, and connecticut talk about the recent legislative accomplishments. This hour and 15 minute discussion is moderated by congressman Keith Ellison. We will have an incredible panel next and then get you to the most important break, which is lunch. My name is roger coyle. There we go. I am actually here into roles, 1st and foremost year as the board chair of six. So i would like to thank you very much. And i would like to, at this moment, recognize our board. Many board. Many of you are involved in nonprofit organizations, many in there own campaigns. Obviously this organization obviously this organization would not have been able to be created and thriving without its board. We have can sunshine who is not here, andrea you met earlier this morning, naomi, from the nea commanders and , afl richard trumka, and if i could have a special note for our founder who is here at t
Inoculate from attack. What we have found time and again in our research is that voters are not inclined to believe that, but we do need to address that to make sure that they know that the facts on their side. And so this is actually good for hardworking families. This is also good for businesses. It saves money in terms of retraining and employee turnover. And that studies have proven that places where these pollicis in effect have seen no negative economic impact, so we need to take those attacks headon because we do have the facts on our side and we have the values on our side. And finally we want to explain why this matters for everyone. This is not just about the individuals who are going to see some benefit of this if these policies pass directly. But instead the workforce and the economy will be stronger so everyone will succeed. And it will also strengthen the future generation. This is going to set families up for a successful future not just now but for their children and fo
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Tonight on cspan2, Energy Secretary talks about the upcoming un conference. Then part of the Federalist Society conference with a discussion on civil rights and criminal justice. Later a look at the Political Engagement of young people around the world Energy Secretary talks about the upcoming Un Climate Change Conference and the Obama Administration policy of promoting clean energy technology. His remarks at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace include questions from the comments. Audience. This is an hour. Good afternoon and welcome. I am the president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. It is truly an honor and privilege to welcome the sec. Of energy to carnegie. Those who have had the good fortune are familiar with his mit smarts and some of you have had the misfortune of negotiating with him are familiar with his toughness. All of you i suspect our familiar with his viral late night tv appearances. Ive learned a lot from him over the years ernie is not onl
We have not seen that and they are facing lawsuits as we speak. They are trying, from what i understand, in recent months to make some changes inside the system, but its very difficult. Im in the prison system in america is what it is, grandpa to be his, rapid human rights abuse and we as a society even if we dont believe it, we accept the idea at least thats the moment you cross the threshold of a jail or prison you are or Constitutional Rights are suspended, which is particularly ironic in jail settings where you are in many cases held over for trial, innocent until proven guilty. But, they are violating your rights on a daily basis and im talking about brutal bees, Sexual Assault, medical deprivation, which can be deadly if you medication and youre incarcerated and that medication is denied to you that is a problem. We found all of those things when we did that report and im glad we were able to shed some light on it, but i know that that is widespread. Is going to take more work. I