Mr. Mccabe spoke to the talking feds podcast hosted by the American Constitution Society and the georgetown law school. Welcome back to talking feds, a prosecutors round table that brings together prominent former federal officials for a dynamic discussion of the most important legal topics of the day. Im harry litman. We are here in washington, d. C. Live to tape a series of podcast episodes just blocks from the capitol dome. All thanks to georgetown Laws Institute for constitutional advocacy and protection and the American Constitution Society, the leading progressive organize and network with over 200 lawyer and student chapters nationwide. All this week were talking about what happens after mueller, what are the challenges and prospects for our Democratic Institutions. Today were focused on what happens the day of Robert Muellers testimony to congress. Prior to the announcement of muellers testimony, the houses evident to bring t effort to bring the report to life seemed to be gett
But risk remain. History was made today in cuba where the American Flag is flying over the u. S. Embassy for the first time in 54 years. A flag raising ceremony took place this morning in havana. John kerry was there. He is the highest ranking u. S. Official to visit cuba since the roosevelt administration. Melissa chan is there. Tell us more about todays events. Reporter well tony, i think that first surreal moment for me at least when we really realized these two countries finally have developed a relationship is that moment when the u. S. Band in a morning ceremony started playing the Cuban National anthem. Something you couldnt have envisioned a year or two years ago. First surreal moment. Then, the fact there were three American Marines back in 1961 who had to take down that flag. An incredible fact was that they were at the ceremony to participate and help raise that flag up again. Something that hasnt been seen in havana in four years. So really, incredible. And when we heard th
Cox, along with these other television providers, giving you a front row seat to democracy. The a officials testify on its new abortion surfaces policy, implemented after the Supreme Court struck down roe v. Wade. The policy provides Abortion Services to pregnant veterans and the aid beneficiaries. When their lives are at risk or in cases of rape or incest. They testified before the House Veterans Affairs committee. Are they meeting platform hosts ready to begin . Yes. Mister chairman, are you ready to begin the hearings . Yes. Taliban these begin the clock countdown. Five, four, three, two, one. Good afternoon. I call this hearing to order, as president , without objection, the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. The Committee Procedures for remote hearing remains the same. If you are experiencing connectivity issues, please make sure you or your staff contact our designated technical support, so those issues can be resolved immediately. If you wish to have a document i
Ask for unanimous consent. Have your staff email the document to Veterans Affairs dot hearings dot male. Gov. Without objection members will be recognized for seniority for cresting witnesses today. This will make it easier to ensure that all members participate and have an opportunity to be recognized. Does any member have any questions with procedures to this meeting . Hearing none we will proceed. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Over the last several years we have often cited women as the Fastest Growing cohort among veterans. Our hearing today will examine Women Veterans access to the full spectrum of medical care and colluding Reproductive Health care to the Veterans Health administration todays hearing also offers an opportunity to reflect on the meeting of freedom. Since the days of the revolutionary war Women Veterans have signed up to fight for and defend our countrys founding ideas of freedom. That is why they served. That is why they continue to serve. Liste
Ask for unanimous consent. Have your staff email the document to Veterans Affairs dot hearings dot male. Gov. Without objection members will be recognized for seniority for cresting witnesses today. This will make it easier to ensure that all members participate and have an opportunity to be recognized. Does any member have any questions with procedures to this meeting . Hearing none we will proceed. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Over the last several years we have often cited women as the Fastest Growing cohort among veterans. Our hearing today will examine Women Veterans access to the full spectrum of medical care and colluding Reproductive Health care to the Veterans Health administration todays hearing also offers an opportunity to reflect on the meeting of freedom. Since the days of the revolutionary war Women Veterans have signed up to fight for and defend our countrys founding ideas of freedom. That is why they served. That is why they continue to serve. Liste