DECEMBER 13, 2023 | PART OF U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
U.S. House of Representatives
House Session
The House plans to consider a resolution to authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532392-2/house-session&live
U.S. Secret Service
@SecretService
Since 1636, the National Guard has stood as a steadfast line of defense and service. From its origins in Massachusetts to defending our Nation and aiding fellow citizens, we salute the Guardsmen in our agency on the 387th birthday of this storied organization.
10:30 AM · Dec 13, 2023
https://twitter.com/SecretService/status/1734959058141024673
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Rep. Raskin News Conference Ahead of Biden Impeachment Inquiry Vote
Oversight Committee Ranking Member Rep. Raskin (D-MD) and others speak with reporters ahead of the President Biden impeachment inquiry vote.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532402-1/rep-raskin-news-conference-ahead-biden-impeachment-inquiry-vote
12:52 PM
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Hostages' Families Speak to Reporters After Meeting with President Biden
Family members of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza speak to reporters following their meeting with President Biden at the White House.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532413-1/hostages-families-speak-reporters-meeting-president-biden
2:00 PM EST
Proposals for a Water Resources Development Act of 2024: Stakeholder Priorities
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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WITNESSES:
Mr. Shane Kinne, Executive Director, Coalition to Protect the Missouri River
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Ms. Teresa Batts, Mayor, Surf City, North Carolina
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Mr. Jim Weakley, President, Lake Carriers’ Association
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Mr. Paul Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Tampa Bay
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Mr. Dave Mitamura, Executive Director, National Water Supply Alliance
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116587
https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407033
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed4K0utPK48
2:00 PM EST
Reforming the WHO: Ensuring Global Health Security and Accountability
House Oversight and Accountability Committee
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WITNESSES:
Loyce Pace, M.P.H
Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs
Department of Health and Human Services
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John Nkengasong, M. Sc., Ph.D.
Ambassador-at-Large
U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator
Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, U.S. Department of State
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Atul Gawande, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Administrator for Global Health
United States Agency for International Development
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116673
https://www.congress.gov/118/meeting/house/116673/documents/HHRG-118-VC00-20231213-SD002.pdf
https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/reforming-the-who-ensuring-global-health-security-and-accountability/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USDLyyyY050
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Executive Branch Officials Testify on Improving the WHO
Senior officials from the Health and Human Services Department, USAID, and State Department testify on how the World Health Organization may be improved. This public hearing is before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532396-1/executive-branch-officials-testify-improvin
2:00 PM EST
Second Amendment Rights Empower Women's Rights
House Judiciary Committee
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WITNESSES:
Geneva Solomon, Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL); proprietor, Redstone Firearms in Burbank, California; former Director of Internal Communications, National African American Gun Association
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Beth Alcazar, instructor, U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA); Certified Training Counselor; Chief Range Safety Officer; Certified Instructor
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Shirley Watral, State Director for Florida, Women For Gun Rights Organization; professional firearms instructor; domestic violence survivor; author, Heels to Holster
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116676
https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/hearings/second-amendment-rights-empower-womens-rights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl7p-2aMAMg
2:00 PM EST
Censorship Laundering Part II: Preventing the Department of Homeland Security’s Silencing of Dissent
House Homeland Security Committee
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116663
https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/censorship-laundering-part-ii-preventing-the-department-of-homeland-securitys-silencing-of-dissent/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MhKHJ8dUGE
2:00 PM EST
Growth of the Tax-Exempt Sector and the Impact on the American Political Landscape
House Ways and Means Committee
https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/house-event/116679
https://waysandmeans.house.gov/event/oversight-subcommittee-hearing-on-growth-of-the-tax-exempt-sector-and-the-impact-on-the-american-political-landscape/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx7bPrK47QI
2:30 PM EST
Press Conference
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/calendar.htm
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell News Conference
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds his monthly news conference on the economy.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532287-1/federal-reserve-chair-jerome-powell-news-conference
2:30 PM EST
Government Promotion of Safety and Innovation in the New Space Economy
Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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WITNESSES:
Pam Melroy, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Kelvin Coleman, Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
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Richard Dalbello, Director, Office of Space Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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John Hill, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space and Missile Defense, Department of Defense
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https://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/335241
https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2023/12/government-promotion-of-safety-and-innovation-in-the-new-space-economy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5y8BVAaz6g
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Federal Officials Testify on Regulating the Commercial Space Regulation
Federal officials testify before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation subcommittee on regulating the commercial space industry.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532398-1/federal-officials-testify-regulating-commercial-space-regulation
Supreme Court agrees to hear showdown over abortion pill access
In a high-stakes legal battle, the Biden administration is defending federal approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, including a recent move to make it available by mail.
Dec. 13, 2023, 9:33 AM EST
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday took up a high-stakes legal battle that could lead to a definitive decision on whether the drug most commonly used for medication abortions will continue to be easily available, including by mail.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-agrees-hear-showdown-abortion-pill-access-rcna128185
Ursula von der Leyen
@vonderleyen
EU-Western Balkans Summit
https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1ynJOynaDLXKR
December 13, 2023
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
For release at 2:00 p.m. EST
Recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity has slowed from its strong pace in the third quarter. Job gains have moderated since earlier in the year but remain strong, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation has eased over the past year but remains elevated.
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20231213a.htm
December 13, 2023
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the December 12-13 FOMC meeting
For release at 2:00 p.m. EST
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The attached tables and charts released on Wednesday summarize the economic projections made by Federal Open Market Committee participants in conjunction with the December 12-13 meeting.
https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20231213b.htm
DECEMBER 13, 2023
2:29 PM
Hunter Biden Statement on Subpoena and Investigation
Hunter Biden delivered a statement from Capitol Hill and maintained that his father, President Biden, was not connected to his business dealings. He said, “in the depths of my addiction, I was extremely irresponsible with my finances. But to suggest that is grounds for an impeachment inquiry is beyond the absurd; it’s shameless. There’s no evidence to support the allegations that my father was financially involved in my business because it did not happen.” The president’s son then criticized the leaders of the impeachment inquiry against his father, saying they had lied “about every aspect of my personal and professional life,” and had distorted facts in their investigation. This event occurred as Hunter Biden was scheduled to testify behind closed-doors before the House Oversight Committee. He did not comply with the committee’s subpoena, saying he would rather testify publicly.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?532415-1/hunter-biden-statement-subpoena-investigation