Entry 1
Date: 3/10/14
Time: 6:14 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Al Franken (D-MN)
Summary of the action: At the Senate Climate Action Task Force, Boxer stressed the importance of working now to preserve the environment of America by reducing fossil fuel emissions to reduce global warming. Franken spoke about the severity of global climate change (especially to people who don't believe in it) and encouraged the senate to take action instead of spending so much time talking about it. He also made the connection from climate change to economic issues, like more expensive gas (in extreme cold), more expensive water (in times of drought), and lost production (like crops and livestock).
Time: 6:14 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Al Franken (D-MN)
Summary of the action: At the Senate Climate Action Task Force, Boxer stressed the importance of working now to preserve the environment of America by reducing fossil fuel emissions to reduce global warming. Franken spoke about the severity of global climate change (especially to people who don't believe in it) and encouraged the senate to take action instead of spending so much time talking about it. He also made the connection from climate change to economic issues, like more expensive gas (in extreme cold), more expensive water (in times of drought), and lost production (like crops and livestock).
Entry 2
Date: 3/11/14
Time: 5:24 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Steve King (R-IA)
Summary of the action: Maloney urged representatives to meet at the Four Freedoms Park to pray and show support for Ukranians, who she believes are fighting for the four basic freedoms: freedom of want, religion, democracy, and speech. Kaptur spoke of the Ukranian people, who have faltered (but never died) at the hands of the Soviets and other struggles; America, she believes, is a "voice of encouragement," not of violence, and should protect the cultures of all people. King suggested that the Russian invasion was not only planned, but a part of a larger plan that spans as far back as the Soviet Union (possibly with the intent to collect ports or natural resources).
Time: 5:24 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Steve King (R-IA)
Summary of the action: Maloney urged representatives to meet at the Four Freedoms Park to pray and show support for Ukranians, who she believes are fighting for the four basic freedoms: freedom of want, religion, democracy, and speech. Kaptur spoke of the Ukranian people, who have faltered (but never died) at the hands of the Soviets and other struggles; America, she believes, is a "voice of encouragement," not of violence, and should protect the cultures of all people. King suggested that the Russian invasion was not only planned, but a part of a larger plan that spans as far back as the Soviet Union (possibly with the intent to collect ports or natural resources).
Entry 3
Date: 3/12/14
Time: 6:12 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Tim Kaine (D-VA), Gen. Joseph Dunford, Lindsay Graham (R-SC)
Summary of the action: Dunford ensured Kaine that though there may be violent efforts to disrupt the elections in Afghanistan, he believes that the Afghan security forces will make sure they do not prevail. He also insinuated that the American government may have a partnership with the future Afghan president, and that helping Afghanistan will ultimately help America. Graham suggested that "leaving Afghanistan alone" would be unsuccessful because future terrorist attacks could be costly and dangerous (especially with new weaponry) AND because Afghan appreciates America's presence.
Time: 6:12 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Tim Kaine (D-VA), Gen. Joseph Dunford, Lindsay Graham (R-SC)
Summary of the action: Dunford ensured Kaine that though there may be violent efforts to disrupt the elections in Afghanistan, he believes that the Afghan security forces will make sure they do not prevail. He also insinuated that the American government may have a partnership with the future Afghan president, and that helping Afghanistan will ultimately help America. Graham suggested that "leaving Afghanistan alone" would be unsuccessful because future terrorist attacks could be costly and dangerous (especially with new weaponry) AND because Afghan appreciates America's presence.
Entry 4
Date: 3/13/14
Time: 6:01 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Karen Alderman Harbert (President/CEO of US Chamber of Commerce Institute for 21st C. Energy) , Bob Corker (R-TN), James Hansen (Director at the Colombia University Earth Institute)
Summary of the action: In a congressional hearing on constructing the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline, Harbert argued that there is an inherent cost in being energy efficient, and called Menendez out on implying that the Chamber of Commerce does not have the good of the environment. Hansen spoke in favor of nuclear energy, and said that nuclear energy should have the same chance as solar or wind to succeed in a carbon-emission-free world.
Time: 6:01 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Karen Alderman Harbert (President/CEO of US Chamber of Commerce Institute for 21st C. Energy) , Bob Corker (R-TN), James Hansen (Director at the Colombia University Earth Institute)
Summary of the action: In a congressional hearing on constructing the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline, Harbert argued that there is an inherent cost in being energy efficient, and called Menendez out on implying that the Chamber of Commerce does not have the good of the environment. Hansen spoke in favor of nuclear energy, and said that nuclear energy should have the same chance as solar or wind to succeed in a carbon-emission-free world.
Entry 5
Date: 3/14/14
Time: 8:38 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Rob Woodall (R-GA)
Summary of the action: Woodall, a budget committee member in the House of Representatives, argued that minimum wage should not be raised at the federal level and that lowering unemployment should be a bigger priority than increasing unemployment benefits. The third largest part of the president's budget is interest on the national debt, according to Woodall, and this is why he voted against raising the debt ceiling.
Time: 8:38 p.m.
List of persons speaking: Rob Woodall (R-GA)
Summary of the action: Woodall, a budget committee member in the House of Representatives, argued that minimum wage should not be raised at the federal level and that lowering unemployment should be a bigger priority than increasing unemployment benefits. The third largest part of the president's budget is interest on the national debt, according to Woodall, and this is why he voted against raising the debt ceiling.