The fight for independence in catalonia continues mass protests have become a familiar sight in barcelona in recent weeks Pro Independence supporters are furious at the Central Government image rid fourth attempt to reassert control over their region. Spain is on the brink on one side of catalonia the autonomous region in the north east whose recent referendum called for independence on the other is the countrys Central Government in madrid that plans to strip catalonia of its powers while the spanish Prime Minister initially had the support of the socalled silent majority it seems his aggressive stance has backfired now someones pro unity kutta lands like maria vallverdu are in favor of secession. Everywhere she turns the crisis is an evidence maria of out there do guides a tour group through barcelonas old town where catalogue history and the current political upheaval appear to vie for attention. Of protest banners and flags hanging from buildings were normally only laundry a strong
To hearing from stake holders at additional hearings throughout the country this fall. I would like to first welcome both of our witnesses, dr. John quinn, chair of the Council Coordination committee, the ccc, and mr. Chris oliver, n. O. A. A. s assistant administrator for fisheries as the nymph administrator. And creating the ccc, the ccc convenes the Regional Fisheries Management Council to discuss areas of common industry and discussing concensus views on the msa reauthorization. Im also pleased to introduce chris oliver, first ever alaskan to permanent hold assista assistant, and working at the Fisheries Management council, last 17 as its executive director, as an alaskan, i can tell you we are thrilled to have you in this very important position. Based on his work in the gulf of mexico at the beginning of his career and extensive experience overseeing the largest and best managed fishery in the country, i have confidence under his leadership alaska and the u. S. Will be well repre
This laws impact on managing our nations fisheries, its successes to date and possibly areas of improvement. The committee has already announced a field hearing in alaska later this month and i look forward to hearing from stakeholders at additional hearings throughout the country this fall. I would like to first welcome both of our witnesses, dr. John quinn, the chair of the Council Coordination committee, the ccc, and mr. Chris oliver, noaas assistant administrator for fisheries. The last reauthorization of msa was 11 years ago and it created the ccc. The ccc has the leadership of eight Regional Councils to discuss areas of common interest and im pleased to have dr. Quinn here today to discuss consensus views of the eight counsels on the msa reauthorization. Im also pleased to introduce chris oliver, firstever alaska on the hold the position of the assistant administrator for fisheries before becoming director, chris spent 27 years working at the North Pacific Fisheries Management co
Budget, Congressional Office director keith hall talks about the cdos task of making spending projections on legislation introduced by congress. This was part of a recent congress hosted by Boston College in washington. Its 45 minutes. Good afternoon. I thought what i would do is talk to little bit about cbo and the role cbo place. Nick said a little bit about the role of research for us. And then talk about one of our favorite subjects at cbo, the longterm budget outlook. Not trying to depress you too much, but the longterm budget outlook is a depressing topic. Created byl, cbo was congress in 1974. We were set up to be an objective and impartial agency that is strictly nonpartisan, and we provide analysis of budgetary and economic issues. The director, towards that goal, the director is appointed jointly by the speaker of the house, and the president pro tem of the senate. Es, has about 235 employe hired solely on the basis of congressional competence, and without regard to political
Please take your seats. Im delighted to introduce todays luncheon speaker keith hall. We are extremely pleased that keith is willing to take time out of his demanding schedule to join us today. As you know, keith is currently the director of the Congressional Budget Office. All of us recognize that the Congressional Budget Office has a vital role to play providing congress with expert unbiased analysis on the impact of legislation. Charged with the challenging task of scoring complex bills on health care, taxes and many other policy issues, often under tight time frames, the cbo has a wellearned reputation for objectivity and professionalism. Running the cbo takes a great many stills including leading a diverse team of analysts and meeting Rigorous Research standards and unvarnished to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Fortunately, keith hall is ideally suited to such a role. One of the most experienced government economists and Public Servants youll ever meet with more than 25 yea