Institute school of politics. It is one hour. This afternoon, we are fortunate to have cindy mccain and Vicki Kennedy in conversation about Public Service and the legacy of Public Service. Mrs. Mccain has dedicated her life to improving those doing those who are less fortunate globally, doing significant global work in trafficking and other issues. She is the chairman of the board of the Mccain Institute of International Leadership at Arizona State university, where she oversees the organizations focus on character driven leadership on security and economic opportunity, freedom and human rights issues. Shes the chair of the institute of Human Trafficking advisory council. Vicki kennedy is both an accomplished attorney and a notforprofit leader. Council Senior Health and she advises clients on government issues, regulatory issues. She is the president of the board and cofounder of the Edward M Kennedy institute for the study of the senate. A nonpartisan, nonprofit dazzling of a beautifu
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
Obviously you masterminded this incredible escape out of japan, worthy of a movie how did you do it . Well, i did myself. Obviously it was with the help of some people that i got to know but as you know, im not going to expose them and im not going to take any risk, these people who have really dared to give me help into how to leave japan without creating any trouble, which was the case. Tell me, youre stuck in a box for several hours, right, breathing through air holes . What is that like . Im not going to confirm or say anything i can tell you what its obviously you know, you have a lot of anxiety when you are in a period where you are transferring out of the country but you are not still out of reach. But when you go through an experience like mine, where ive been arrested in 19 of november, 2018, and been through very, very tough times with a lot of adventure, i would say, youre numb somehow your ability to feel the situation in which you are is diminished, because you protect you
Months lets take a look at the treasury markets watching the 10year back up this morning above 1. 8 at 1. 811. Investor tensions remain on iran even with that snap back yesterday. Tensions mounting with the u. S general Qassem Soleimani was buried in his home town of kerman officials have threatened retaliation against the u. S. For the targeted killing the defense secretary has made no decision about withdrawing troops from iraq another surreal day with that letter that came out from a general that was not signed. Later, they came out and said that was a mistake wasnt signed, poorly woorded wasnt in its final form but to let you know, we are withdrawing from iraq. Let me start with that. Flip the order here and start with that letter we spent several very confusing hours at the white house as officials scramble to figure out what the heck is going on after a marine corps general in iraq sent a letter in which he appeared to suggest that in response to the Iraqi Parliament vote to remo
And her Groups Campaign to train women for Civic Engagement. You can join the conversation on facebook and twitter. Washington journal is next. Do you solemnly swear, that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald John Trump, president of the United States, now pending, people do impartial justice according to the constitution and laws . Justice john roberts, mr. Chief justice to the senators during the impeachment trial of President Trump. He is providing with presiding with the officer yesterday, a seat that he will be taking in the coming weeks. The coming weeks of the senate trial. We will we begin we will begin with your competence level proceeding in the upper chamber. Democrats, 2027488000. Epublicans, 2027488001 independents, dial in at 2027488002. You can also text that 2027488003. You can text at 2027488003. Or join us on social media at cspanwj or facebook. Com cspan. We will begins presentation of the articles of impeachment led. Y adam schiff her