As a member of the committee one of the responsibilities is to make sure these funds are invested wisely. I know that you share our concern about that issue. One of the ways that some agencies have sought to utilize technology is by using geospatial technology. Fema has utilized this technology. Do you think it would be beneficial to provide a realtime view of where we are with the projects that d. O. T. Is funding and are those being completed . Would you be more open to looking at how we use technology in the department in order to advance the priorities to make sure that the American Public similar to what was done with the stimulous years ago. Is there more we can do . I dont know. I though you discussed yeah, thats an interesting concept. And i know you discussed your reluctance before, but one of the areas the transparency and allows people to find out whats fwoing on. Absolutely and one of the ways Congress Asked you to prioritize the budget and agency accepted, obviously. Trans
Commonsense frankly so why would we buy into a concept with where we have never had this before . It is seems to affect liberty with this bizarre situation the key element of the president s platform. So but those were the president has to get the opportunity so it may be with respect to the ftc. And we just lived through a realtime example of how this works for girl. So that just gives me pause of the ramification of because those that will say we want that cfpb director out and that was Justice Scalias wisdom. He saw that would have been effective in the future. The humphries executor said what is crucial for the president is to be sufficiently accountable. The president s removal authority. So let me give you a couple of questions. Could Congress Pass a statute bin must me at the opposite party of the president . I dont know. Could congress to back . The majority of the members must be the opposite party of the president. I dont know. The other thing to be careful about is to see wh
That happens tonight on cspan2, booktv. Gretchen carlson is the author of the book, take your power back, is the name of the book. What are you saying . To be fierce and encourage all women who feel like they have been put down to speak up and have a voice. It is not just about harassment in the workplace. It is about any avenue in which women feel like they havent been heard. It is hitting hard for some girls that believe in school and move on to college and have a problem with campus assault and date rape and move into the workplace and many are confused and surprised to find out we are not necessarily always treated equal there with pay inequality and other areas. And many of us will be harassed. The book is really about empowering women in all aspects of their lives and sharing my life lessons and what happened to me along the way. Also, what we need do join together and be fierce and talk about policiepolicies. It was well publicized why you left fox. Can you tell us why . I canno
Mr. Diazbalart my colleagues, i know some of my colleagues that are here, starting with senator rubio, congressman curbelo. I know im going to miss some, but i know someone thats very special to me, congressman lincoln diazbalart is here, who along with Ileana Roslehtinen and senator menendez were the ones who codified u. S. Law against the tyranny in cuba. Of course, our governor, Governor Scott is here. [applause] heroes like jose garcia are here. My friends, today, today i stand here in the presence of so many heroes. Former Political Prisoners, the heroes of the 2506 brigade. And so many of you. [applause] so many others, so many others who have suffered under the hands and by the hands of the castro regime. Let me just talk about the brigade. The brigade is a symbol of dignity. Made up of men and women, made up of men who personify sacrifice and heroism and who, having experienced betrayal, have nevertheless never waivered in the struggle for freedom. Now, many president s, many p
We start late for every political leader. Neera good morning, everyone. My name is neera tanden and it is my great honor to welcome you to the center for american progress. We are really excited to have a special guest today. The 61st mayor of new orleans, mitch landrieu. During his 30year career in Public Service, mayor landrieu has made it his mission to expand opportunity for people a people in his hometown of new orleans and across louisiana. As mayor hes worked tirelessly to make his city safer, to revitalize distressed neighborhoods and to attract new business and investment. His many initiatives are a big reason why new orleans is one of americas Fastest Growing cities. Of course, last month mayor landrieu garnered National Attention for a powerful speech he delivered that explained why he fought to remove four confederate monuments from public spaces in his city. Of course, last month mayor landrieu garnered National Attention for a powerful speech he delivered that explained w