[indistinct conversations] thank you for representing the people. Ive had several people come up and tell me i did an amazing job. I know i did an amazing job, but its so great to hear it. Theres some people saying we need to set a magic threshold to get a welfare check. Infiltrating the party and fighting over the money. And 2012 they had three state affiliates, all of which had a different president ial candidates on the ballot. I do not want that happening to this party. I want this party to stay libertarian for my entire life and beyond. More room tomorrow, to the white house coverage with the libertarian nomination process from florida. Secretary, we proudly votes tof our delegate the next president of the United States [cheers and applause] each year, nancy pelosi holds a womens History Month reception at the capital. This year, Michelle Obama, joe biden, and Cathy Mcmorris rodgers joined her honor Women Veterans. This is one hour. The thank you for joining us for this annual cel
Support. She reminded us of the dangers of fighting ebola and the dangers of the zika virus. It is going to be my privilege to introduce the secretary. It would appear that senator wyden, grassley, and senator schumer are not here. They have conflicts. None intended. I am going to ask unanimous consent that the statements by the distinguished senator from oregon and the Ranking Member and the distinguished member hatch be inserted in the record. With us today is the health and Human Service secretary who has been leading the department of health and Human Services since june of 2014. She has a long history of Public Service sector including her previous position as director of the office and management of budget under president obama. In the Clinton Administration she was the Deputy Director of omb, the deputy chief of staff the president , chief of staff to the treasury secretary and staff director at the economic council. She has not served as the secretary of agriculture, however. S
The ebola and zyka virus. Stressing the need to prevent the viruses from becoming a problem. Secretary burwell also presented the president s hhs 2017 budget request, calling for 82. 8 billion in discretionary spending. This is just over 2 hours. It is my distinct privilege to introduce secretary burwell. It would appear that senator widen, grassley, grapo, the indomitable senator schumer are not here, they have conflicts. None intended, and im going to ask unanimous consent that the statements by the distinguished senator from oregon, Ranking Member mr. Wyden and our distinguished chairman mr. Hatch be inserted into the record at this point, without objection. Our witness today isle th and huchlage Services Second burwell. Shes been leading the department of health and Human Services since june of 2014. She has a long history of Public Sector service including her previous position under president obama. In the clinton administration, she served as the Deputy Director of omb, the chie
Thank you. Thank you. [ applause ] thank you all for your presentations. We have 20 minutes now for questions. Im sure that our panel can give us some great insights and answers to questions. My question really would be this. You have all kind of been there, done that as governors. What tip, what piece of advice would you give to us all as governors that would help us become more effective in our jobs in our respective states . Lets start reverse order. Senator warner, we will start with you and go that way. Will that be okay . I think one of the things that is never going to get you very much attention but if you can keep pounding at home, i think the kind of argument we have between Big Government and small government is false choice. People want effective government in trying to jack markel did a great job when he was treasurer of delaware and helped teach me. Finding ways where you can deliver more Efficient Government and squeeze out efficiencies whether purchasing power, whether
Stressing the need to prevent the viruses from becoming a problem. Secretary burwell also presented the president s hhs 2017 budget request, calling for 82. 8 billion in discretionary spending. This is just over 2 hours. It is my distinct privilege to introduce secretary burwell. It would appear that senator widen, grassley, grapo, the indomitable senator schumer are not here, they have conflicts. None intended, and im going to ask unanimous consent that the statements by the distinguished senator from oregon, Ranking Member mr. Wyden and our distinguished chairman mr. Hatch be inserted into the record at this point, without objection. Our witness today isle th and huchlage Services Second burwell. Shes been leading the department of health and Human Services since june of 2014. She has a long history of Public Sector service including her previous position under president obama. In the clinton administration, she served as the Deputy Director of omb, the chief of staff to the treasury