Men of the Twentieth Century is the title king of the cats the life and times of Adam Clayton Powell, jr. Because it so aptly describes Adam Clayton Powell. He was smooth, he was cool, he was goodlooking, he was smart, and he always was a complete package that spoke eloquently for africanamericans and the poor in this country. One of the great things about this is not long ago we had a student come in who was looking for a biography of Adam Clayton Powell and there wasnt one. All the books about him were outofprint so it is a privilege to have king of the cats the life and times of Adam Clayton Powell, jr. Back in print. It is a privilege to have wil haygood here to talk about his book. Welcome. [applause] welcome, thank you. It is always nice to be here at this bookstore. They do treat me like i live in the neighborhood which i do, treat me as if i come here and do my book shopping which i do. I also notice there are these posters advertising the authors for the month of february. My
Coming up this morning, Theodore Johnson of the Brennan Center will join us to talk about the africanamerican vote in campaign 2020. Of the university of Virginia Center of politics will discuss the latest news in campaign 2020. Be sure to watch washington journal live at 7 00 eastern this morning. Join the discussion. Examinest, a hearing Congress Constitutional role as a coequal branch of government. We hear about the role of earmarks and transparency and how increased funding and staffing can lead to a more effective government. This is two hours, 15 minutes. The committee will come to order without objection. Articlering is titled one, capacity and equipping congress to better serve the american people. I now recognize myself for five minutes to give an opening statement. Im excited to be here today, gaveling in the first hearing of the new year. This committee has had a productive last year, passing 45 recommendations focus on making congress more effective and efficient so it can
To move forward with an impeachment inquiry of the president of the United States. This is nothing we take lightly and in trying to balance our responsibility to protect the United States in a way that was not divisive in our country but uniting in our country we want to have a fuller understanding of the facts. Thatweek, we saw something removed all doubt as to whether we should move forward. This distinct change and the body of knowledge that we have in which to make a decision. People have said to me what made me change my mind . I didnt change my mind . Ive always been on the course of finding the facts as we honor our constitution. The facts are these. The unitedesident of states and his actions in a telephone call with a head of state betrayed his oath of security,r national and the integrity of our elections. , this isbout the facts about the constitution of the United States. In ane to make judgment inquiry as we go forward. There are some in our caucus would think lets just ha
President and gop president ial candidate mike pence join me ahead, and picking a fight. Trumps legal woes rattle the republican field again. Stand up to that man. While Kamala Harris takes her fight to florida. This is unnecessary. Our Political Panel will break it all down. Plus, disagree better. Two bipartisan governors launch a new campaign to save your Family Dinners and maybe even democracy itself. Its okay to disagree. Its not just okay, its crucial. Governors jared polis and spencer cox join us live. Hello. Im dana bash in washington where the state of our union is wondering if a third shoe is about to drop. This weekend former President Donald Trump finds himself once again at the center of the legal and political universe as he awaits a potential third indictment. This time over his efforts to overturn the 2020 president ial election. Hes effectively frozen the republican primary race while candidates wait to see what exactly special counsel jack smith may have uncovered babo
President and gop president ial candidate mike pence join me ahead, and picking a fight. Trumps legal woes rattle the republican field again. Stand up to that man. While Kamala Harris takes her fight to florida. This is unnecessary. Our Political Panel will break it all down. Plus, disagree better. Two bipartisan governors launch a new campaign to save your Family Dinners and maybe even democracy itself. Its okay to disagree. Its not just okay, its crucial. Governors jared polis and spencer cox join us live. Hello. Im dana bash in washington where the state of our union is wondering if a third shoe is about to drop. This weekend former President Donald Trump finds himself once again at the center of the legal and political universe as he awaits a potential third indictment. This time over his efforts to overturn the 2020 president ial election. Hes effectively frozen the republican primary race while candidates wait to see what exactly special counsel jack smith may have uncovered babo