The subcommittee on straight foreign operations and related programs will come to order. Administrator green. Thank you for joining us today. I really do want to thank you for your stewardship with u. S. Aid during very difficult times and for the dedication of our Development Professionals. U. S. Aid helps the world do you need a kleenex . We are all carrying them around. U. S. Aid helps the worlds most vulnerable assist in recovery from natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and supports countriess efforts to strengthen governance, rule of law, and human rights. This isnt just the right thing to do. It strengthens our National Security and advances american interests. And you certainly have your work cut out for you. There are more than 70 million refugees and displaced people around the world, which is fueled by conflict, natural rate does fasters, and climate change. Ebola continues to simmer in the democratic republic of congo while the Novel Coronavirus outbreak threatens to
The subcommittee on straight foreign operations and related programs will come to order. Administrator green. Thank you for joining us today. I really do want to thank you for your stewardship with u. S. Aid during very difficult times and for the dedication of our Development Professionals. U. S. Aid helps the world do you need a kleenex . We are all carrying them around. U. S. Aid helps the worlds most vulnerable assist in recovery from natural disasters and humanitarian crises, and supports countriess efforts to strengthen governance, rule of law, and human rights. This isnt just the right thing to do. It strengthens our National Security and advances american interests. And you certainly have your work cut out for you. There are more than 70 million refugees and displaced people around the world, which is fueled by conflict, natural rate does fasters, and climate change. Ebola continues to simmer in the democratic republic of congo while the Novel Coronavirus outbreak threatens to
A position occupied by general george washington. Founding in from 1783 until his passing on december 14, 1799. Today is november 11, 2019 which marks the 100th anniversary of veterans day in america. Originally known as Armistice Day and renamed in 1954 this is a day when we recognize the service of all u. S. Military veterans. We are delighted to mark this important day with a special event designed to salute americas veterans. Guestseased that our include a fellow north carolinian who is the veteran affairs secretary. The honorable robert wilkie. The society of cincinnati was the first veterans group. It is particularly fitting he will provide remarks. You will hear more about that in a moment. We are gathered here to listen to a distinguished panel of noted historians who will be ofcussing the experience American Veterans since the revolutionary generation more than 240 years ago. You towant to encourage return to Anderson House and visit us again to look at our special Museum Exhi
Protection commissioner mark morgan is among the witnesses scheduled to appear before the Senate Commerce aviation subcommittee. Education secretary betsy devos testified on the 2021 budget request, members asked about Public Education resources and nondiscrimination policies. The subcommittee will come to order. Good morning, secretary devos. Welcome to the subcommittee. This is our second Budget Hearing of the year and your forth on hearing with us and we are going to examine the president s the permit of education budget request for fiscal year 2021. As i was reviewing the budget material, this much was clear to me. You are seeking to privatize Public Education. It is the wrong direction for students and our country. We need to be moving toward expanding Public Policies like Early Childhood education. We see this in other countries around the globe. They are not shrinking but standing it. Im getting more into the consequences of the cuts you are proposing. I want to start by examini
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