Let’s dive into the latest full committee hearing scheduled for September 4, 2025. Mark your calendars, folks. It’s happening at 10:00 AM sharp in the 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Yeah, that’s right—right in the political hotspot of Washington, DC.

member statements

The spotlight will be on some familiar faces. You’ve got Mike Crapo from Idaho, representing the Republican view. Then, holding it down for the Democrats is Ron Wyden from Oregon. Expect some fireworks.

witnesses

In the witness chair, we have none other than Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For those living under a rock, he’s the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. His address? Washington, DC. Small world, right?

how to submit your statements

Want to get your two cents in? Submit your thoughts to Statementsfortherecord@finance.senate.gov. Just remember, keep it tight—no more than 10 pages, single-spaced, and in Word format. Don’t even think about sending a PDF.

Your statement should include the hearing’s title, date, and your full name and address on the first page. You’ve got a two-week window after the hearing to get it in. Miss the deadline, and your input’s out the window.

If email’s not your style, you can snail-mail it to the Senate Committee on Finance at:

Senate Committee on Finance
Attn. Editorial and Document Section
Rm. SD-219
Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510-6200

Just don’t fax it. They’re old school but not that old school.

So gear up New Yorkers, this hearing’s set to be a biggie. Catch you there!

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00:03 Speaker A

Ah, Labor Day. A nice break as the markets hit pause on Monday. Put away those spreadsheets, folks.

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But don’t get too comfy. Come Friday, all eyes will be on the jobs report for August.

00:49 Speaker A

Economists are whispering about 75,000 new gigs popping up. July’s numbers were a tad lower. However, unemployment might dance at 4.3%, with wages increasing just 0.3% month over month.

00:09 Speaker A

So what’s hot in earnings? Let’s chat Salesforce, Broadcom, and Lululemon.

00:20 Speaker A

Salesforce is dropping its Q2 results on Wednesday. Analysts predict a steady 10% growth, which is just a smidge above Wall Street’s 8.8% forecast. [Learn more about Salesforce](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CRM/).

00:30 Speaker A

Even with some sluggish spending, Salesforce isn’t sweating it. Rivals, like Workday, aren’t crying over orders, which means Salesforce might just keep cool too.

00:59 Speaker A

And here’s a political twist for your week. The US Senate Banking Committee is gearing up on Thursday. They’re vetting Stephen Moran for the Fed Reserve Board. It’s gonna be interesting.

01:07 Speaker A

Moran’s stepping in as Adriana Koler’s term wraps up in January. [Read more about the Federal Reserve](https://www.federalreserve.gov/aboutthefed.htm).

Earnings Highlights for the Week

• Salesforce: Expected 10% growth. More on Salesforce.
• Broadcom & Lululemon: Keep a lookout for their reports too.

Important Dates

• Monday: Markets take a breather.
• Wednesday: Salesforce Q2 results.
• Thursday: Senate Banking Committee and Stephen Moran.
• Friday: August jobs report.

With so much happening, grab a coffee and get ready for the whirlwind week ahead!

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