Congressional Send-Off

Congressional Send-Off - 6:43

with Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA)

Posted Dec 23, 2016

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Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA) was sworn in to the 105th Congress in 1998, succeeding her late husband, Congressman Walter H. Capps. She reflects back on her 18 years of service, highlighting issues and legislation that shaped her time in office.

Produced by: California Newsmakers Team

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Revolutionizing the Voting Process

Revolutionizing the Voting Process - 6:12

Colorado achieved the nation’s second highest voter turnout rate in the 2018 midterm election. Now, Colorado’s electoral success is encouraging other states to simplify the voting process.

Amber McReynolds, former Denver director of elections, outlines how local changes are transforming elections within the Centennial State and beyond.

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Voting Rights and Access

Voting Rights and Access - 7:06

In the past decade, 25 states have passed voting laws that advocates say are restrictive and disproportionately affect minority communities.

Clint Odom of the National Urban League discusses strategies to encourage Americans of all backgrounds to cast their vote.

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Veterans Affairs: From World War I to Today

Veterans Affairs: From World War I to Today - 11:16

Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie joins Comcast Newsmakers for a historical discussion about World War I, his family’s history of military service, and his priorities for VA moving forward.

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The Equality Act

The Equality Act - 5:54

In 2012, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., became the first openly gay person elected to the U.S. Senate. Baldwin is co-sponsor of the Equality Act of 2019, pending legislation that aims to curb discrimination and extend civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community.

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