Update 2014-09-10: Hearing is completed and we're working on a full write-up. We'll look to post a link to the archived video when it's available.

The Planetary Society's President, Dr. Jim Bell, will make the case for stronger investment in planetary science before a congressional panel on Wednesday. Make sure to tune in to a live-stream and support Dr. Bell at 10am EDT on September 10th.

The hearing before the Space Subcommittee in the House of Representatives, Exploring Our Solar System: The ASTEROIDS Act as a Key Step, will focus on the health and future of NASA's planetary exploration program, as well as examine the ASTEROIDS Act, which would grant ownership rights to resources extracted from asteroids and other bodies.

The other witnesses speaking before the committee (and my guesses as to what they will say) are: