To this Public Affairs program. We are extremely honored to have as our guest today, David Miliband. David is the president and ceo of the International Rescue committee. He oversees both agencies humanitarian relief operations and the Refugee Resettlement and Assistance Program in several american cities. I know that the name David Miliband resonates with most of our audience. But those that want to learn more about our guest, please take a moment and read what was handed out to you this morning. Today he will be discussing one of the biggest issues, refugees. In his recent book entitled rescue. It is he says, about chadwick while the refugee crisis may no longer be front page news, make no mistake, it is ongoing and global. While the followup from years of civil war top system list this is only part of the refugee issue. They are being afghanistan and somalia, and doris can be on here seeking shelter and wondering how they will survive. Swhile they have always been refugees, those wh
Recentonths, a n York City Taxi or livery driver has committed suicide as they face financial despair. Can uber and lyft be blamed . We will speak to the head of the new york taxi alliance. And in baltimore, one of the most startling Police Scandals in a generation. Elite officers accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, breaking into homes, selling drugs, and carrying bb guns. We will speak with Sherrilyn Ifill. Then a 16yearold girl who killed her abusive father is finally home from juvenile detention after her case sparked National Outcry over the treatment of Domestic Violence survivors. We will look at the case of of Bresha Meadows. Could have done something that as a scared 14yearold, bresha thought she had to do what she did to protect her family. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The United Nations is calling for an immediate onemonth ceasefire in syria after more than 85 people
We will speak to the head of the new york taxi alliance. And in baltimore, one of the most startling Police Scandals in a generation. Elite officers accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, breaking into homes, selling drugs, and carrying bb guns. We will speak with Sherrilyn Ifill. Then a 16yearold girl who killed her abusive father is finally home from juvenile detention after her case sparked National Outcry over the treatment of Domestic Violence survivors. We will look at the case of of Bresha Meadows. Could have done something that as a scared 14yearold, bresha thought she had to do what she did to protect her family. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The United Nations is calling for an immediate onemonth ceasefire in syria after more than 85 people were killed on tuesday by syriagovernment bombing and artillery strikes against two rebelheld enclaves eastern ghouta, a suburb of t
Recent months, a new York City Taxi or live driver ha committed suicide as they face financial despair. Can uber and lyft be blamed . We will speak to the head of the new york taxi alliance. And in baltimore, one of the most startling Police Scandals in a generation. Elite officers accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars, breaking into homes, selling drugs, and carrying bb guns. We will speak with Sherrilyn Ifill. Then a 16yearold girl who killed her abusive father is finally home from juvenile detention after her case sparked National Outcry over the treatment of Domestic Violence survivors. We will look at the case of of Bresha Meadows. Could have done something that as a scared 14yearold, bresha thought she had to do what she did to protect her family. Amy all that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now , democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. The United Nations is calling for an immediate onemonth ceasefire in syria after more than 85 peopl
Good morning. Well call this hearing to order. Well be waiting for senator hatch which will make an introduintr introducti introduction. Congressman from the private sector myself and this is absolutely i have been very impressed with the quality of individuals that work for the federal government. This nomination process is not easy, as youre well aware of. We have so many willing to subject themselves in this process and serve, you know, in the federal government far lot less than you make in private sector. It says a lot about your dedication to this country. I want to thank you for that. I know youll introduce your family members specifically. I want to welcome all of them. Ill leave it to you to introduce your family members. From my Opening Statement all i want to do is to quickly read the description of the jobs basically youll be filling, what the agencies basically do. Ill turn it over to my Ranking Member. One the Deputy Director and the third is administrators duties include