Economy to be reimagined and reconfigured in the way of a Global Pandemic that is shut down the daytoday operations of the economy. So that is a challenge that first order is to migrate my own job so the first person i thought of they happily complied dean baker senior economist for Economic Policy research the most recent book is called rigged and one of the reasons i admire as we go tonight as a fierce critic of the status quo and intellectual property. And its an ebook form also joining us is the staff writer kate i believe it is working on a book manuscript now and recently contributed the teacher is hours . So i want to thank you both for taking part in two dates discussion and the spirit of economic revival. If you are engaged of the topics of tonights discussion with the recent appearance on the podcast the politics of everything and reimagining the economy. Also to be a part of this discussion and its going live on facebook right now. And thats all i got. So to start with a ver
The Senate Finance committee. We expect we have live coverage for you over on cspan3 of the Senate Finance committee. You can also find that online at cspan. Org. Outside of are also he meeting room in the capitol where House Republicans will be gathering, now that they gaveled out. Making their way to the meeting room. President trump as we mentioned, expecting to leave the white house shortly. And speak to republicans before that vote, which is expected this afternoon sometime shortly after between noon and where House Republicans will be gathering, now that they gaveled out. Making their way to the 1 00. We hope to have any comments from members, possibly from the president if he makes a statement before or after his meeting, well aim to bring that live to you as well. Wed love to hear from you, too, if youre watching the debate. Your thoughts on the tax reform debate. Heres how to be part of that conversation. Democrats use 2027488920. Republicans, 2027488921. And for all others, 2
Department and nato. Id like to call the hearing to order. Thatd committee convenes its second open hearing of 2017 into russian interference in the 2016 u. S. Election the 12th open hearing this year. To date our open hearings have largely focused on the domestic impact of russias dealings. Todays hearing will hilet russias intersfeerns in the european elections. Senator burr we hope to gain additional understanding of russian efforts to undermine Democratic Institutions worldwide as the committee continues its inquiry. The Intelligence Committee assessed in january that moscow will apply Lessons Learned from its campaign aimed at the United States president ial election to further influence efforts worldwide. It further assessed that russia sought to influence elections across europe. The director of National Intelligence copse echoed those words as recently as may when he testified before the senate that russias seeking to influence election in europe, including france, germany and
Welcome in, everybody, to power lunch. Im tyler mathisen. Glad you could join us. Three hours left in the trading session and stocks showing animal spirits. They are in the green. As you see, the dow industrials up about a third of a percent or 65 points. Ditto the s p 500, a third of a percent of 2148, thats a sevenpoint gain and the nasdaq leading the way up. 75 . Big winners, boeing, 3m and microsoft, microsoft trading at an all time nominal high. Im michelle carusocabrera. Here is what else is happening at this hour. Consumer reports naming lexus its most reliable automotive brand. More on that coming up in the next hour. Nike topping forbes list of most valuable sports brands. Oil cracking below 50 a barrel, right around 49, 50. Right now crude down 1. 9 . Back to you, tyler. Thank you very much. We got a big two hours ahead. But lets kick it all off with the deal of the year. At t, there you are, announcing plans to buy time warner for 85 billion. The ceos of both companies weigh
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