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The first full Appropriations Committee markup is set for Tuesday. Senate Republicans' reconciliation work continues as more committees roll out their proposals. And a rescissions package heads toward a planned floor vote this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 9, 2025.

The first full Appropriations Committee markup is set for Tuesday. Senate Republicans' reconciliation work continues as more committees roll out their proposals. And a rescissions package heads toward a planned floor vote this week. David Higgins has your CQ Morning Briefing for Monday, June 9, 2025.

Rep. Jim Struzzi and host Charlie O'Neill discuss legislation that would address charter schools in PA, and the proper role of the Appropriations Committee in the process.

Last week, we talked to Stephanie Pollack about salvaging a transit project in danger of failure — it was the first in a set of interviews we're running on transit. Today, we're zooming out further, and looking at how the federal government funds local transit.Peter Rogoff spent 22 years as a staffer on the most powerful Senate committee, the Appropriations Committee (on the Democratic side). “Approps” determines discretionary spending for agencies, and for most of his time there, Rogoff was the most senior Dem staffer.Rogoff worked on three transportation reauthorization bills (in ‘95, ‘98, and ‘05), the bills that determine how money will be distributed to transit agencies across the country. In 2008, Rogoff was a key player in introducing the idea of making new funding available to “multi-modal” transportation projects — projects that benefit multiple types of transportation. The next transportation reauthorization process is coming up in 2026, and I thought it'd be valuable to better understand how that bill comes together.But Rogoff doesn't just have experience budgeting: the following year, Rogoff was appointed as head of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), where he served for five years. More recently, he's been the CEO of Sound Transit, the Seattle transit agency.I didn't agree with Peter on everything in this conversation (which was recorded in February), and he's taken his fair share of criticism, but it's hard to find a figure in American life who has spent more time thinking about federal transit policy.We discussed:* What does the FTA do?* Why don't transit agencies control their spending?* How do you win Senate funding fights?* Why are streetcars terrible?The full transcript is available at www.statecraft.pub. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

Thursday, May 8th, 2025Today, Republican Jefferson Griffin has conceded the North Carolina Supreme Court race to Democratic incumbent Allison Riggs; a second US Navy jet has been lost at sea under the watchful eye of Pete Kegstand; the Trump administration has ordered the intelligence community to amp up spying on Greenland; Salt Lake City and Boise have adopted official pride flags in response to state laws banning them; a US appeals court allows Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk to be transferred to Vermont to challenge her immigration detention; lawyers have asked for a restraining order to stop the removal of migrants to Libya; the Abrego Garcia case is delayed again - this time because Trump is invoking privilege over discovery; a woman says a rent a cop at a hotel in Boston confronted her in the bathroom and demanded she prove her gender; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply.MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueGuest: Rep. Mile Levin (CA 49th)Mike Levin - House.govRep. Mike Levin (@levin.house.gov) - BlueskyMike Levin (@repmikelevin) - InstagramRep. Mike Levin (@RepMikeLevin) - twitterStories:Second US Navy jet is lost at sea from Truman aircraft carrier | CNN PoliticsWoman says security guard at Liberty Hotel in Boston confronted her in bathroom, asked to prove gender | CBS News BostonExclusive | U.S. Orders Intelligence Agencies to Step Up Spying on Greenland | WSJJudge Orders Elections Board to Certify Democrat's Victory in Contested N.C. Race | The New York TimesDetained Tufts student must be transferred to Vermont, appeals court rules | The Washington PostSalt Lake City and Boise Adopt Official Pride Flags in Response to State Laws | The New York Times Good Trouble:Protests are being planned to counter US President Donald Trump's military parade on June 14. The 'No Kings' group is organizing nationwide demonstrations against Trump's policies. These events coincide with the US Army's 250th-anniversary parade. Over 100 'No Kings' events are registered across the US. The group aims to reject authoritarianism. No Kings.orgIndivisible And Partners Announce ‘NO KINGS' Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day, During Trump's Birthday Parade'We Don't Do Kings': Mass Protests Planned to Counter Trump's Birthday Military Parade | Common DreamsFind Upcoming Actions - 50501 MovementFrom The Good NewsAbortion Every Day by Jessica Valenti | SubstackNovaCareStrong Paws RescueReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Lawmakers began their second day debating how best to make up for a significant shortfall in the state budget. In recent years, the state has been flush with cash, thanks to post-pandemic revenue growth and an influx of federal dollars, but this year's budgeting process has looked a little different. Sen. Myron Dorn, a member of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee serving his seventh year in the Unicameral, said most of the body lacks the institutional knowledge and experience that would be valuable.

Lawmakers began their second day debating how best to make up for a significant shortfall in the state budget. In recent years, the state has been flush with cash, thanks to post-pandemic revenue growth and an influx of federal dollars, but this year's budgeting process has looked a little different. Sen. Myron Dorn, a member of the Legislature's Appropriations Committee serving his seventh year in the Unicameral, said most of the body lacks the institutional knowledge and experience that would be valuable.

The Nebraska Legislature's Appropriations Committee swept more cash from agencies and approved using more of the state's cash reserve to balance the budget.

The Legislature's Appropriations Committee advance a proposed state budget Thursday.

Congress holds the power of the purse. The United States Government is the largest business in the world, but to conduct business - and national security - Congress has to approve the funds and the money. Representative Jake Ellzey is now a 3-term Congressman representing Texas's 6th District. He's a Naval Academy graduate, a helicopter and fighter pilot, and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, where his decisions determine what the government funds and what it doesn't. He's also the co-chair of the bipartisan military Veterans alliance, the For Country Caucus. With the American government changing at lightning pace, Fran Racioppi asked the Congressman how the Appropriations Committee is prioritizing funding, what that means for national defense, rooting out fraud, waste and abuse; and if there's ever a way for America to balance the budget and stop overspending. Representative Ellzey also shares why we need to clearly define America's next battlefield, funding military readiness and innovation to combat both nation-state adversaries and terror groups, and the critical role he sees our Special Operations Forces playing in the grey war the United States is now in. Plus he shares his leadership lessons from the cockpit and the deck of the USS Ronald Reagan to the halls of Congress.Watch, listen or read our conversation from Congressman Ellzey's office. Don't miss our full coverage from Capitol Hill. Special thanks to For Country Caucus for setting up this series. Highlights0:00 Introduction6:20 Veterans in Congress9:12 Why the Navy?10:50 The Appropriations Committee14:45 Funding Executive Orders17:24 DOGE's impact22:41 Funding Military Readiness25:35 Role of SOF in the next conflict27:20 The sentiment of America31:50 Shout out to Green Berets34:08 Defining the Battlefield38:18 Why Was There An Open Border Policy39:44 Can America Balance The Budget?40:42 Is America Ready?42:41 Military Lessons Taken To CongressKey Quotes:“There's a thing about veterans: it really doesn't matter which era, what your uniform, or how well you know somebody who's a veteran…Nobody else gets into that world.”“With SEALS, Green Berets, most pilots; tell me I can't do something, and then watch.”“CR's are bad. Year-long CRs are terrible. Specifically for defense.” “Once we know what the priorities of the President are, we're not going to put something on the floor that ultimately he's not going to sign.”“It's broken. So let's break it. Let's break the whole thing.”“There's not enough money to do everything we need to do to be completely ready.” “It's absolutely essential that our adversaries know that we've got the best in the world.”“The sentiment of Americans is we're strong again, we're not to be trifled with, if you attack us, we're going to hammer you.”“I'm a huge fan of Green Berets.”“I see weapons of mass destruction as the compounds that are making Fentanyl.” “Never pass up the opportunity to shut up.”Follow the Jedburgh Podcast and the Green Beret Foundation on social media. Listen on your favorite podcast platform, read on our website, and watch the full video version on YouTube as we show why America must continue to lead from the front, no matter the challenge.The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of my guests and myself. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy, nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.

Dane DeKrey is a criminal defense attorney with the Moorhead-based lawfirm Ringstrom Dekrey. He recently signed onto an amicus brief in a legal fight over an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, which exacts retribution on a law firm Trump feels has wronged him. It does so by, among other punitive measures, revoking the firm's security clearances and prohibiting its personnel from entering government buildings. In his order, Trump accused the law firm WilmerHale of engaging "in obvious partisan representations to achieve political ends" and "the obstruction of efforts to prevent illegal aliens from committing horrific crimes and trafficking deadly drugs within our borders." But from another perspective, that's just engaging in the political process and representing criminal defendants. DeKrey says his support for the law firm isn't about politics. It's about principles. "I couldn't care less that this comes from Donald Trump," he said on this episode of Plain Talk. "I care that the rule of law is being questioned and as lawyers and as my law firm...we defend people who are not sympathetic the vast majority of the time. And if a person who is not sympathetic cannot call out for a lawyer and have someone answer, we are in a dangerous territory and I don't want to be there." Also on this episode, Sen. Kyle Davis, a Republican from Fargo, took a break from his work on the Appropriations Committee to talk to us about the progress toward funding a new state hospital in Jamestown, the challenges the state faces in delivering mental health services, and the debates over school choice policies and property taxes. He also commented on a last-minute amendment to the budget for the Office of Management and Budget to create a "life education committee" that would promote alternatives to abortion. The committee, which would be appointed by the governor and legislative leaders, would have $1.5 million in funding and would be tasked with contracting with a third party entity to provide pro-life education services. "I've always pushed back on bills that get added in the last minute," Davison said of the amendment, adding that he has "a bit of frustration in regards to it not being a standalone bill." "Those standalone bills that make it all the way through have had a minimum of four hearings, two of them in appropriations and they're better pieces of legislation because of it when they pass through like that," he said. "Especially when you're setting something up new and it's a new appropriation." He also said that lawmakers are mindful of last year's state Supreme Court ruling, which struck down the OMB budget from the 2023 session for not complying with the state constitution's single-subject mandate. "There is no question in my mind that we as a legislature are paying attention to that decision made by the Supreme Court in regards to the OMB budget," he said. This episode is brought to you by the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation, providing education and outreach opportunities related to the petroleum industry, advancing quality of life initiatives, and promoting and enhancing the conservation heritage of North Dakota. Learn more at www.NDPetroleumFoundation.org. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive  

John Maytham is joined by Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader and Appropriations Committee chairperson Mmusi Maimane to unpack the turbulent state of the Government of National Unity. As tensions flare between the ANC and DA over the 2025/26 Budget, especially the controversial VAT hike, Maimane weighs in on whether the DA’s exit signals the rise of a new coalition. With BOSA and ActionSA having helped the ANC pass the fiscal framework, a slimmer GNU 2.0 may be taking shape. Maimane explores what this means for parliamentary accountability, economic reform, and the future of coalition governance in South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The topic of this episode is, “What does a member of the House of Representatives do all day?”It is not easy for the average voter to imagine how a member of Congress spends each day. We see images of them standing in the ornate chamber, talking with voters, and there's no shortage of videos of them delivering speeches or denunciations of presidents or the other party. Some polling data indicates that many voters think legislators have cushy, part-time jobs and have legion staff doting upon them.But is life in Congress really like that?My guest is Derek Kilmer, who has written a chapter on this subject for Casey Burgat's new edited volume, We Hold These "Truths": How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back (Authors Equity, 2025).And who better to talk about this topic than Derek Kilmer. He is a former member of Congress. He represented Washington state's 6th district from 2013 to 2025. Mr. Kilmer served on the House of Representatives' Appropriations Committee, which helps decide where federal spending goes. Listeners may also remember that Mr. Kilmer also co-led the House's Modernization Committee, and he previously was on this podcast to explain the various things that were being done to make Congress work better.Click here to read the full transcript.

Show Notes: Patrick Jackson talks about growing up in his great-grandparents' home in an unincorporated area of Shelby County, where he had no indoor plumbing until age 10. That home, where he lived with his mother and three brothers, was his formative space before going to Harvard. Patrick was initially considering medical school. However, he decided to pursue politics, inspired by an experience he had as a junior in high school working as a U.S. House Page on Capitol Hill. Becoming a Page in the U.S. House of Representatives Patrick believes that God opened a door for him to become a Page through his freshman football and track coach, Mac Hawkins, a government  and civics teacher and Bartlett High School, who became like a surrogate father to him. In 1985 Coach Hawkins found out about an opportunity to become a page through then-Congressman Don Sunquist, who was looking to appoint a promising high school student. Patrick's experience with the Page Program highlights the importance of faith, connections, and the support of family and friends. In this conversation, Patrick discusses his experience as a page in the House of Representatives and the impact it had on his life. He recalls the experience as transformative and fueled him to pursue a career in government. Patrick ended up concentrating in Government at Harvard. Working in Politics After graduation from Harvard, Patrick landed an internship with the Small Business Administration, an opportunity that helped him gain experience and broaden his horizons. Patrick also mentions that he had a temporary spot with Congresswoman Barbara Boxer, who was running for the US Senate at the time. He was invited to work as a legislative correspondent in the Senate office, answering constituent letters and handling constituent calls. However, he wanted to move up quickly and take on more responsibility, so he left Senator Boxer's office and worked for Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez from New York. One significant experience he had there was witnessing Congresswoman Velazquez testify during the healthcare debate about privacy. He had to help write her testimony, which was a tough day but a good day because it helped many people. Patrick acknowledges that this incident did not directly lead to the enactment of the HIPAA law, but it helped with the debate about privacy and HIPAA, adding to the chorus of voices calling for the law to be made and enacted. In 1995, Patrick left Congresswoman Velazquez' office and worked for the late Julian Dixon, a California member of Congress who served as a senior Democrat on Appropriations Committee. He learned a lot from his time there, including the importance of strong relationships across the aisle. Dixon was part of a tight California delegation that worked together to get things done for the state, including medical research funding for top universities and public hospital systems. Patrick also owes a lot to Tracy Holmes, his Chief of Staff, who was skilled in working with people and helping them succeed. Law School and Study Abroad Patrick discusses his experiences in law school and his study abroad experience.  Though he initially planned to work for just two years before law school, he did not enter law school until 1998, when he began at the University of Wisconsin law school in Madison.  While in law school Patricj participated in a law school exchange program at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. There Patrick lived in a student house with other international students and enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the square area. He learned about European legal systems through the international comparative comparative law program at the University of Wisconsin.  After law school, he was offered a job after graduation in Columbus, Ohio. He worked as a firm there for a few years but realized that it wasn't what he wanted to spend the rest of his life doing and left the firm at the end of 2005. From Law to the Seminary Patrick left Columbus, Ohio, in 2007, returning to his home in Tennessee to work briefly as a substitute teacher in the Shelby County school system. In 2008 he left Tennessee to return to D.C. to work for United Way of America as a federal lobbyist, covering national issues like the 211 information system and the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. He met his wife in 2006 while still in Columbus, Ohio, and they became friends and stayed in touch even long distance. In 2010, they decided to move their relationship forward and got married. He worked with Senator Sherrod Brown from 2009 to 2011, but they decided to return to Columbus in 2011.  During that time of transition, Patrick sensed a call to fulltime ministry, which was influenced in part by his involvement in the music ministry at a church in Dumfries, Virginia.  He also attended US Senate Chaplain Barry Black's weekly Bible studies and enrolled in his spiritual mentoring classes. During one of these Bible studies, Chaplain Black encouraged him to consider attending seminary. However, Patrick would not attend seminary until 2013, after spending some time working as a contract lawyer in Columbus.  Patrick attended Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, Massachusetts, graduating with honors in 2017. Life As a Pastor Patrick shares his experience of applying to American Baptist churches for senior pastor positions after graduation from Andover Newton. In 2018 Patrick accepted a Pastoral Residency at Richmond's First Baptist Church in Richmond, Virginia.  It was a tremendously rewarding experience and helped prepare him for his first pastorate at First Baptist Church-Church of the Brethren and Cedar Rapids, a dually-aligned American Baptist and Church of the Brethren congregation. The process of becoming a pastor at the church involved submitting materials, having phone conversations, and attending a candidate weekend. The church then voted on whether to call the applicant. This experience led to his current position. As an African American pastor at a predominantly white congregation.  Patrick shares his experiences of working as a pastor and delivering sermons during Covid. Influential Harvard Courses and Professors Patrick shares his experiences with the late Professor Martin Kilson, a government professor who taught him about African American political development in the south. He took a graduate course from Prof. Kilson on African political systems: Power, and Legitimacy, which provided insights into the history and politics of Nigeria, the Congo, and Kenya. Timestamps: 05:02: The Impact of the Page Program and Early Career  18:18: Transition to Capitol Hill and Early Career Challenges 33:20: Law School and International Experience 40:09: Return to Capitol Hill and Transition to Ministry  53:58: Seminary and Pastoral Career  1:08:19: Transition to Cedar Rapids and Current Role  1:20:25: Reflections on Harvard and Influential Courses  Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-jackson-0489a6/   Patrick's church: https://www.thechurchonnorthland.com/ Featured Non-profit: The featured non-profit of this episode of The 92 Report is recommended by Julie Mallozzi who reports: “Hi, I'm Julie Mallozzi, class of 1992 the featured organization of this episode of The 92 report is New Day Films. New Day Films is a filmmaker-run distributor of educational documentaries, many of them exploring urgent social issues. I have been a member of this amazing co-op for six years, and am proud to be serving my third year on its steering committee. You can learn more about our work@newday.com and now here's Will Bachmann with this week's episode. To learn more about their work visit: https://www.newday.com/

Bills moving through the Nebraska Legislature were temporarily sidetracked by objections to the process Tuesday, while the Appropriations Committee heard proposals to divert money from the Perkins County Canal project.

University of Nebraska officials told the Legislature's Appropriations Committee that proposed budget cuts would hurt their efforts.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for February 11th Publish Date: February 11th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, February 11th and Happy Birthday to Sheryl Crowe ***02.11.25 - BIRTHDAY – SHERLY CROWE*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Pedestrian dies after Gwinnett police car hit him near Norcross Lawrenceville wants to add 19,000 residents through annexation in 2027 Gwinnett Chamber Promotes Patricia Sledge to Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Pedestrian dies after Gwinnett police car hit him near Norcross The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident where a Gwinnett County Police patrol vehicle struck a pedestrian on Beaver Ruin Road near Norcross early Monday morning. The pedestrian, who was crossing outside a crosswalk, was transported by paramedics but later died from his injuries. The victim's identity has not been released. Since a police officer was involved, the State Patrol is leading the investigation, with assistance from Gwinnett County Police as needed. STORY 2: Lawrenceville wants to add 19,000 residents through annexation in 2027 Lawrenceville is planning a major annexation that could make it Gwinnett County's largest city, adding 19,000 residents and 5,700 parcels. The proposal requires Georgia General Assembly approval for a May 2026 referendum, with annexation taking effect in 2027 if voters approve. The plan would increase Lawrenceville's population to over 50,000, consolidating schools and reducing tax-exempt properties. City officials aim to enhance services, strengthen schools, and foster community pride, with outreach planned to explain the benefits to voters. STORY 3: Gwinnett Chamber Promotes Patricia Sledge to Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance The Gwinnett Chamber has promoted Patricia Sledge to Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance, effective Jan. 1. Sledge has been pivotal in managing the Chamber’s financial operations, delivering the 2025 budget, and ensuring clean audit results. Beyond finance, she oversaw IT installations and tenant agreements following the Chamber’s renovation. President Nick Masino praised her leadership and contributions, calling her an essential part of the team. Sledge expressed gratitude for the opportunity and commitment to supporting the Chamber’s mission. A Georgia Gwinnett College graduate, she resides in Lawrenceville. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Tom Wages (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) STORY 4: Chief of Staff for Georgia House Speaker recovering after serious accident at Auburn farm Terry England, former state representative and current chief of staff to Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns, sustained a serious spinal cord injury in a farm accident involving heavy machinery in Barrow County. England underwent a successful procedure Saturday night and is recovering in the hospital. Burns expressed gratitude for the prayers and support for England and his wife, Cindy. England, who served 18 years in the Georgia House and chaired the Appropriations Committee, retired in 2022 and was honored for his contributions to agricultural education and programs in Georgia. STORY 5: North Gwinnett Grad C.J. Uzomah Wins Super Bowl with Eagles C.J. Uzomah, a North Gwinnett grad, became a Super Bowl champion despite being sidelined by injury as his Philadelphia Eagles defeated the two-time defending champions 40-22 in Super Bowl LIV. The 32-year-old tight end, in his 10th NFL season, rejoined the Eagles from injured reserve but wasn’t added to the final roster for the game. Uzomah, a former Auburn standout and fifth-round pick by the Bengals in 2015, previously played in a Super Bowl with Cincinnati in 2021, despite a knee injury. Break: Ringling Bros ***Guide Weekly Health Minute*** 10.15.24 GUIDE HEALTH MINUTE_FINAL*** Break 4: Ingles Markets 7 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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Former state lawmakers Jean Hunhoff and Linda Duba bring their years on the appropriations committee to analyze what current legislators are up against.

Donald Trump's attempt earlier this week to freeze all federal aid triggered chaos and confusion. As with many of the president's actions so far, it's unclear whether he even had the executive authority to make such an order. Today, the order was abruptly rescinded. But what does this tell us about Trump's strategy? Democratic Senator from Maryland Chris Van Hollen sits on the Appropriations Committee, and joins Christiane from Washington to discuss.   Also on today's show: Oliver McTernan, Co-Founder and Director, Forward Thinking; Chris Whipple, Author, "The Gatekeepers"   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facing a fiscal crisis, MD Governor Wes Moore has proposed $2 billion dollars in spending cuts in his 2025 budget proposal (as well as taxes and fees). What does that $2 billion look like to legislators beginning to hear from constituents and advocates? Sunil Dasgupta asks Maryland House Majority Leader David Moon and the Appropriations Committee member Emily Shetty to break down the cuts and put them into perspective. Newly in public domain music by Clara Smith and The Troubadours.

10/22/24: Corey Mock represents Grand Fork's District 18 and is a former House Minority Leader and current ranking member of the Appropriations Committee (but is not running for reelection). Representative Mock joins Joel on "News and Views" to go over the statewide measures, specifically hitting on Measure 3. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler's Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter interviews Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, a Republican from Iowa. First elected to the House in 2020, Hinson is a former television news anchor. Today, she serves on the Appropriations Committee.Peter and Hinson talk about how Congress differs from state legislatures – where Hinson previously served – and how Congress can become more functional. She also forecasts Congress' post-election, year-end spending fight.Questions& Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com

Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler's Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter interviews Congressman Steny Hoyer, a Democrat from Maryland. First elected to the House in 1981, Hoyer is the former majority leader and today is a senior member of the Appropriations Committee.The discussion spans Hoyer's decades of public service, from a chance encounter with JFK that changed Hoyer's life to his service in the Maryland state Senate and now in Congress. Hoyer has seen it all – he's served with seven presidents and watched the House majority switch parties five times. Peter and Hoyer also talk about how the institution of Congress has changed in recent decades – not always for the better – and how to ease the partisan gridlock that has seized Capitol Hill. Questions & Comments: proskam@bakerlaw.com

Host: Tracy Shuchart for MicDropMarketsGuests: Eric Basmajian and Albert MarkoEric BasmajianEric is an economic cycle analyst and the founder of EPB Research, a firm providing research on the long-term and short-term factors influencing the US Business Cycle. EPB Research primarily works with institutional investors and corporate management teams of cyclical industries, including manufacturing, construction, and residential real estate.Eric is a patient advocate and board member of the FibroFighters Foundation, patient-centric advocacy and education organization dedicated to helping patients and caregivers affected by Fibrolamellar CarcinomaAlbert MarkoAlbert Marko began work in foreign affairs in Europe as a political consultant for multiple political parties. Spending 10 years in Eastern Europe and the South Caucasus, including Georgia during the Russia-Georgia war, he was a registered defense broker for the State Department DDTC, specializing in procuring Russian equipment. Since returning from Europe to Washington, he has consulted with many U.S. Members of Congress in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Appropriations Committee and other legislative outfits on Capitol Hill, specifically who deal with international relations along with working groups on geopolitical risk events, campaign strategies. He is currently a political economic consultant for hedge funds financial firms in helping navigate the US political and financial process.DISCLAIMER: This material is presented solely for informational and entertainment purposes and is not to be construed as a recommendation, solicitation, or an offer to buy or sell / long or short any securities, commodities, or any related financial instruments. Please contact a licensed professional before making any investment or trading decisions

This Farm Talk segment is brought to you by North Dakota Corn. Ben Bakko farms south of Fargo near Walcott. Bakko serves on the North Dakota Corn Growers Association's Board of Directors. On Thursday, August 15, Senator John Hoeven hosted a field hearing of the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee at Grand Farm's Innovation Campus. Bakko was part of a select panel that met with USDA Deputy Secretary Torres-Small to talk about challenges and opportunities of young ag producers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Guide to SB 1047, published by Zvi on August 20, 2024 on LessWrong. We now likely know the final form of California's SB 1047. There have been many changes to the bill as it worked its way to this point. Many changes, including some that were just announced, I see as strict improvements. Anthropic was behind many of the last set of amendments at the Appropriations Committee. In keeping with their "Support if Amended" letter, there are a few big compromises that weaken the upside protections of the bill somewhat in order to address objections and potential downsides. The primary goal of this post is to answer the question: What would SB 1047 do? I offer two versions: Short and long. The short version summarizes what the bill does, at the cost of being a bit lossy. The long version is based on a full RTFB: I am reading the entire bill, once again. In between those two I will summarize the recent changes to the bill, and provide some practical ways to understand what the bill does. After, I will address various arguments and objections, reasonable and otherwise. My conclusion: This is by far the best light-touch bill we are ever going to get. Short Version (tl;dr): What Does SB 1047 Do in Practical Terms? This section is intentionally simplified, but in practical terms I believe this covers the parts that matter. For full details see later sections. First, I will echo the One Thing To Know. If you do not train either a model that requires $100 million or more in compute, or fine tune such an expensive model using $10 million or more in your own additional compute (or operate and rent out a very large computer cluster)? Then this law does not apply to you, at all. This cannot later be changed without passing another law. (There is a tiny exception: Some whistleblower protections still apply. That's it.) Also the standard required is now reasonable care, the default standard in common law. No one ever has to 'prove' anything, nor need they fully prevent all harms. With that out of the way, here is what the bill does in practical terms. IF AND ONLY IF you wish to train a model using $100 million or more in compute (including your fine-tuning costs): 1. You must create a reasonable safety and security plan (SSP) such that your model does not pose an unreasonable risk of causing or materially enabling critical harm: mass casualties or incidents causing $500 million or more in damages. 2. That SSP must explain what you will do, how you will do it, and why. It must have objective evaluation criteria for determining compliance. It must include cybersecurity protocols to prevent the model from being unintentionally stolen. 3. You must publish a redacted copy of your SSP, an assessment of the risk of catastrophic harms from your model, and get a yearly audit. 4. You must adhere to your own SSP and publish the results of your safety tests. 5. You must be able to shut down all copies under your control, if necessary. 6. The quality of your SSP and whether you followed it will be considered in whether you used reasonable care. 7. If you violate these rules, you do not use reasonable care and harm results, the Attorney General can fine you in proportion to training costs, plus damages for the actual harm. 8. If you fail to take reasonable care, injunctive relief can be sought. The quality of your SSP, and whether or not you complied with it, shall be considered when asking whether you acted reasonably. 9. Fine-tunes that spend $10 million or more are the responsibility of the fine-tuner. 10. Fine-tunes spending less than that are the responsibility of the original developer. Compute clusters need to do standard KYC when renting out tons of compute. Whistleblowers get protections. They will attempt to establish a 'CalCompute' public compute cluster. You can also read this summary of h...

Kamala Harris releases her economic agenda, Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand's youngest-ever prime minister, A controversial AI regulation bill passes California's Appropriations Committee, Donald Trump hires five new campaign advisers, Mediators present a new cease-fire proposal to Israel and Hamas, Russia reportedly prioritizes its offensive in eastern Ukraine over its defense of Kursk, The UN reports that 1.4M Afghan girls have been barred from schools under the Taliban, New Zealand agrees to extradite internet mogul Kim Dotcom to the US, A Secret Service agent reportedly leaves her post at a Trump event to breastfeed, and scientists link the dinosaurs' extinction to a carbon-rich ‘C-type' asteroid. Sources: verity.news

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Californians, tell your reps to vote yes on SB 1047!, published by Holly Elmore on August 12, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. See the event page here. Hello Californians! We need you to help us fight for SB 1047, a landmark bill to help set a benchmark for AI safety, decrease existential risk, and promote safety research. This bill has been supported by some of the world's leading AI scientists and the Center of AI Safety, and is extremely important for us to pass. As Californians, we have a unique opportunity to inspire other states to follow suit. Unfortunately, due to misinformation and lobbying by big tech companies, SB 1047 is currently stalled in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. It may be killed if it does not get advanced by August 19th. This would be a significant blow against safety and would continue the "race to the bottom" in AI capabilities without any guardrails. We need you to do the following to save the bill. This will take no more than 5 minutes: Email the Chair (Buffy Wicks, D) and Vice-Chair (Kate Sanchez, R) of the Appropriations Committee, and ask them to advance the bill without watering it down. Buffy Wicks: assemblymember.wicks@assembly.ca.gov Kate Sanchez: assemblymember.sanchez@assembly.ca.gov Email templates and examples can be found here. Call the offices of the Chair and Vice-Chair in support of the bill. The best day to do this is August 16. Buffy Wicks (D): (916) 319-2014 Kate Sanchez (R): (916) 319-2071 These calls can be very short (~1 minute) and straightforward. See here for more guidance. Here's a Google Calendar event you can use to mark the date on your calendar. This document has additional information about the bill and other ways to help. Please try to get this done as soon as possible, and let us know if you need any help. Your voice matters, and it is urgent that we push this before it's too late. Thank you so much for your support! Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Host Intro: The Legislature's Appropriations Committee continued wading through Gov. Jim Pillen's proposed budget cuts today/Tuesday, as the special session on property taxes continues.

Last November, it was announced that Connecticut saw a dramatic population increase between 2021 and 2022. However, U.S. Census numbers reflect that it is more likely there was a net loss of 13,000 people to other states. Senator Eric Berthel, Ranking Senator on the Appropriations Committee, discussed how this inaccuracy could have occurred and the expensive bills sent out by Eversource.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

This week, President Hawkins invited Sen. Lincoln Hough to join him on the podcast. Hailing from Greene County, Hough is a first-generation rancher with the hopes to become the next Missouri Lieutenant Governor. Currently serving in the Missouri Senate and chairing the Appropriations Committee, Hough has used his experience and background to deliver results. As a cattleman, father, and MOFB member, Hough says he will keep rural Missouri values at the front of his mind when making decisions if elected Lieutenant Governor. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to have Digging In sent directly to your smart device each time it's released! Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President Guest: MO Sen. Lincoln Hough Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

After a sweeping 34-month investigation, the U.S. Justice Department says it has found severe violations of federal law and the Constitution committed by the Phoenix Police Department. The Appropriations Committee in the Arizona House advanced the 16 bills that make up a new state budget. A neighborhood in Tucson was once the final resting place for thousands of residents. Plus the latest business, education, tribal natural resources and Fronteras Desk news.

Space Money: The Long-Term Strategy Inside The Space Force Budget Numbers While the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee has sent its draft of the FY 2025 defense spending bill to the full Appropriations Committee without drama, a Trump campaign representative is reportedly urging Republican senators to block any spending package from passing until after the presidential inauguration in January. Despite the budgetary fog, the Space Force's strategy, outlined in the Biden Administration's 2025 budget proposal, is becoming clear. Laura Winter speaks with Sam Wilson, a senior policy analyst for the Center for Space Policy and Strategy at The Aerospace Corporation, about his latest report: “Fy 2025 Defense Space Budget: Continued Emphasis On Proliferation Under A More Constrained Top-Line”.

In a recent turn of events, Head of the Judiciary Committee, Jim Jordan (a respected Republican from Ohio), took a strong stand against what he identified as politically inclined prosecutions or 'lawfare' initiated by liberal prosecutors and Jack Smith, a special counsel appointed by the Biden Justice Department. He affirmed that he will formulate a strategy to counter these tactics, seemingly aimed at presumptive Republican frontrunner, Donald Trump. In Jordan's perspective, there has been a systematically designed attempt by certain prosecutors to manipulate professional conduct rules and their obligations towards delivering justice for the sake of political ambitions. He asserts that these unfair mechanisms are employed as a tool to target opposition parties. Jordan has proposed a radical but necessary action to address these biased prosecutions. He strongly urges the Appropriations Committee to eliminate federal funding for any state prosecutor or attorney general who is partaking in these lawfare tactics. He went further to suggest that funding should also be discontinued for federal prosecutors who exhibit such biased behavior. The Judiciary Committee has already made strides by approving key legislation aimed at curbing these political prosecutions. Of particular note are H.R. 2553, named the 'No More Political Prosecutions Act', and H.R. 2595, also known as 'The Forfeiture Funds Expenditure Transparency Act.' These acts underscore the committee's commitment to fairness and transparency in legal procedures and it is hoped that the Appropriations Committee takes them into consideration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of delay, this week House Speaker Mike Johnson advanced his much awaited version of the Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan foreign aid package. Standing between that legislation and the House floor: two very powerful committees.  First, the House Appropriations Committee, which controls about a third of federal spending. And second, the Rules Committee, which controls access to the House floor, and which has become a problem for GOP leaders in this Congress. Johnson needed to pick the lock on both of these committees. And there is one Member of Congress who has chaired them both. Not just in the past year — but in the past month: Oklahoma Republican Tom Cole. Deep Dive host and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza caught up with Cole on Thursday afternoon after he'd just testified in support of the foreign aid bill in front of his old committee.  They got deep into the weeds of why the Rules Committee has been such a trouble spot for recent GOP speakers; and they discussed Johnson's tenure so far and whether Cole thinks the Speaker can hang on as members threaten to oust him.  Cole also previewed how he will run the Appropriations Committee, including how he'll handle the controversial earmarks process. And Cole answered some prying questions from some of his favorite historians on the subject of Donald Trump. Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Tom Cole is the chair of the House Appropriations committee.  Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.

This Day in Maine for Monday, April 15th, 2024.

US Represenative David Schweikert--the realities of Juan Ciscomani's seat on the Appropriations Committee and the one seat GOP majority in USHR. Also, the United States passed the dubious milestone of borrowing $100K per second over the past year. For national debt daily updates from David, go to his house page, schweikert.house.gov and sign up for daily national debt updates. Laura Conover on Sexual Assault Awareness Month...words don't match her actions on a light sentence last year for a high school guidance counselor who was in a sexual relationship with a student.

Sen. Sanders (I-VT) joins President Biden to promote efforts to lower prescription drug costs, interview with CQ/Roll Call's Aidan Quigley on Rep. Aderholt (R-AL) calling for delay in choosing next Appropriations Committee chair to discuss spending bill process reform (7), White House asked about Palestinian-American doctor who walked out of meeting with President Biden, NATO foreign ministers meet to discuss multiyear aid to Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest this week is former Assemblymember Mike Gatto, who during his tenure, chaired the powerful Appropriations Committee.  Mike Gatto was an up-and-coming lawmaker when his father was brutally murdered. To try and solve the mystery of his father's murder, Mike journeys through the world of crime investigations, modern law enforcement in Los Angeles, and politics.  He shares his experience and insight against a backdrop of surging violent crime in cities across the state.  His father's case is still unsolved.

As part of the proposed budget in the Nebraska Legislature, $25 million that was originally slated for affordable housing would be used for a different kind of housing. Affordable housing is geared toward lower-income buyers. Under the budget proposed by the Legislature's Appropriations Committee, $20 million would be shifted to rural workforce housing, and $5 million would go to middle income housing.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Lunch with Shelley podcast, featuring this week's special guest Vin Weber, my longtime friend and the second Weber to be on the show! Vin is a Partner at Mercury in Washington, D.C. and is one of the most prominent and successful strategists in the Republican Party, enjoying strong bipartisan relationships across the legislative and executive branches of government. He formerly served in the House of Representatives representing Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District from 1981 to 1993, where he was a member of the Appropriations Committee and an elected member of the House Republican Leadership.Join us over a fun and always delicious lunch at Et Voila for a wide-ranging conversation that includes the importance of leadership, the joys of Leech Lake, Minnesota, international and national politics, AI, and a special recipe! We'd love to dine with you, so listen to this fun, thought-provoking conversation at www.lunchwithshelley.com or wherever you get your favorite podcasts, and in the meantime peace, love, and lunch!

Congressman Chris Stewart discusses his experience in Congress and the dynamics of nuclear policy. He highlights the importance of committees and the role they play in shaping policy. He explains the responsibility of different committees for nuclear forces and the challenges of advocating for the nuclear arsenal as well as the debate between defense spending and other budget priorities.Chris Stewart served Utah in Congress for over a decade and became a senior member on both the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the Appropriations Committee. He is a multiple New York Times best-selling and national award-winning author, world-record-setting Air Force pilot, and the former owner and CEO of a small business.Chris is one of ten children and grew up on a dairy farm in Cache Valley. He graduated from Utah State University, where he earned his degree in economics. Upon graduation, Chris joined the United States Air Force where he was the Distinguished Graduate (top of his class) in both Officer Training School and Undergraduate Pilot Training. He served for fourteen years as a pilot in the Air Force, flying both rescue helicopters and the B-1B bomber. He holds three world speed records, including the world's record for the fastest non-stop flight around the world.Socials:Follow on Twitter at @NucleCastFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to NucleCast@anwadeter.org

Jordan Harris is a South Philadelphia native and a living embodiment of dedication and tenacity. That dedication to people, civics and service is what has landed him the role of State Representative since 2012 and Majority Chair of the Appropriations Committee since 2022, overseeing the states $44B budget. On Wednesday, November 15th, TRPE had the pleasure of being Jordan's guest at Pennsylvania's capitol city of Harrisburg to get a first hand look at how government works and experience its inner workings. This day cultivated with an in-depth interview discussing his upbringing in Philadelphia, his life in politics, his historic Clean Slate Act, and landing on the Philly Mag “150 Most Influential People” in Philadelphia list. This is absolutely some of our finest work to date. Thank you to Jordan's entire team for taking immaculate care of us during our visit.  Check out this interview out on video at noon: https://youtu.be/u3mjELvCYoI  For the first time ever we are offering FREE 7 DAY TRIALS OF OUR PATREON!!! Click the link https://patreon.com/officialtrpe to sign up now. For those of your ready to make the big leap… 15% discount applied to all yearly subscriptions at checkout‼️ Stop

Jordan Harris is a South Philadelphia native and a living embodiment of dedication and tenacity. That dedication to people, civics and service is what has landed him the role of State Representative since 2012 and Majority Chair of the Appropriations Committee since 2022, overseeing the states $44B budget. On Wednesday, November 15th, TRPE had the pleasure of being Jordan's guest at Pennsylvania's capitol city of Harrisburg to get a first hand look at how government works and experience its inner workings. This day cultivated with an in-depth interview discussing his upbringing in Philadelphia, his life in politics, his historic Clean Slate Act, and landing on the Philly Mag “150 Most Influential People” in Philadelphia list. This is absolutely some of our finest work to date. Thank you to Jordan's entire team for taking immaculate care of us during our visit.  Check out this interview out on video at noon: https://youtu.be/u3mjELvCYoI  For the first time ever we are offering FREE 7 DAY TRIALS OF OUR PATREON!!! Click the link https://patreon.com/officialtrpe to sign up now. For those of your ready to make the big leap… 15% discount applied to all yearly subscriptions at checkout‼️ Stop

Rep. Andy Harris, of Maryland, is one of the 12 Cardinals on the Appropriations Committee, so he has extensive knowledge and influence when it comes to the Appropriations process, continuing resolutions, and funding the government. Originally, the “laddered CR” was his brainchild because he felt that it would avoid a Christmas omnibus and incentivize the Senate to pass individual bills or smaller groups of bills. His statement after the news that Speaker Johnson adopted this approach is below. He voted against the last CR put forward by McCarthy because he felt it would lead to an omnibus. He is also a Freedom Caucus member. He will vote in favor of this CR because he believes it marks a change to the way Washington does business and will set the Appropriations process back on the right track. He is also the only Republican in Congress representing Maryland.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is one reason we are stuck in such a perilous situation with little leverage. For years, conservative media focused exclusively on Democrats while Republicans screwed us quietly. Today we have conservatives promoting frauds like Kristi Noem and Ric Grenell because we refuse to actually fight for our stated beliefs when it matters. Later on, we're joined by Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-Ga.), a Freedom Caucus member who sits on the Appropriations Committee, who has the only plan to shut down the prosecutions against Trump. He is proposing amendments to the Justice Department funding bill that will suspend all funding for prosecutions of any presidential candidate until the election is over. It is the best messaging and the only leverage point we have to stop this before it's too late. Why is there no focus on it from the people who are the loudest about decrying the targeting of Trump?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congresswoman Barbara Lee has been representing California's 12th District (formerly 13th) since 1998. She is the highest ranking African American woman appointed to Democratic Leadership, serving as Co-Chair of the Policy and Steering Committee. She also serves on the Budget Committee and the powerful Appropriations Committee, which oversees all federal government spending.

The battle for 2nd place in the Republican presidential campaign gets launched … with nobody winning. While the GOP's Wannabe Eight gathered in Milwaukee, the Defendant in Chief appeared in two new prime time specials, “Live at the Fulton County Booking” and “Conversations with a Fired Talk Show Host on a Failing Website." Representative Julie Brixie (D-Meridian Township) Also this week: the MAGA-inspired effort to recall a half-dozen state House members bogs down; and the UAW negotiations with the Big Three have major implications for the nation and Michigan's economy. We're joined this week by a state legislator at the center of two major issues: gun safety, and added protections for victims of sexual abuse. Representative Julie Brixie's district includes the MSU campus: site of a tragic mass shooting, and the starting point for the nightmare of Larry Nassar. Rep. Brixie has been active in community service for 25 years. With a Master's degree in crop and soil sciences with a specialization in environmental toxicology, Brixie began as a citizen activist on environmental issues in the township. In 1998, she was named to the Meridian Township Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission.  A year later she was elected to the Meridian Township Board, where she served her community for 18 years – two terms as a Trustee and three terms as Treasurer. She is now in her third term in the state House, where she serves on the Appropriations Committee, chairing the subcommittee on Agriculture and Rural Development and Natural Resources.  

Rich Patenaude is a first generation American. Born of French-Canadian Immigrants in Northern New Hampshire, he was the only student in his class to get a perfect 800 score on his French SAT. Rich was elected a Representative to the New Hampshire State Legislature at the age of 24 with 70% of the vote. With his Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree in Economics from Clark University, Rich was duly assigned to work on the Legislature's critical Appropriations Committee. New Hampshire boasts of having neither a sales tax nor an income tax. Thus, it has a need to be judicious with its financial resources. Rich is the founder of The Student Millionaire Global Community and the host of The Student Millionaire Podcast. He's also the author of The Student Millionaire. His experience includes The World Bank, CitiGroup Financial Services, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), American Politics Magazine, and the U.S. Department of State. He also worked on the Carter/Mondale Presidential Campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrat Barbara Lee has represented Oakland and the East Bay in Congress since 1998, and she's now running to replace U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, who is not seeking another term. Well known as the sole member of Congress to vote against giving the president unlimited war powers after 9/11, Lee is co-chair of the House Policy and Steering Committee and serves on the Budget Committee and the Appropriations Committee. As a member of the California state legislature, Lee drafted California's first Violence Against Women Act and the California Schools Hate Crimes Reduction Act. We'll talk to Lee about why she wants to represent California in the Senate and hear about her positions on the environment, the war in Ukraine, the economy and more. Guests: Barbara Lee, U.S. congressmember representing California's 13th district