Today At TRNS

Today at TRNS

 The Washington Bureau will be covering covering:

Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on “Perspectives on Reconciliation Options in Afghanistan.”

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) holds a discussion on “Implementing New Financial Regulations: Impact on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).”

House Energy and Commerce Committee Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee hearing on “The BP Oil Spill And Gulf Coast Tourism: Assessing The Impact.”

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer holds his weekly pen and pad only news briefing.

The Senate Democratic/Republican Policy Committees holds their weekly closed luncheon meetings.

The National League of Cities; United States Conference of Mayors; and the National Association of Counties hold a briefing on a report which shows local governments making significant jobs and service cuts.

Education Secretary Arne Duncan delivers an address on the outlook for education reform, the proper federal role in education reform, and President Obama’s vision for education reform for the remainder of his term, at a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon.

Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on “Consumer Online Privacy.”

Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the nomination of Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis for reappointment to the grade of general and to be commander of the United States Central Command.