Strategic goal target. And the commission extends the enthusiastic congratulations on the outstanding performance in quarter three and four. With that, we have one more. Finally, the Employee Recognition committee has select ed Kevin Edwards as dbis employee of the year for 2017. Well done, kevin. Kevin was the winner of the employee of the quart er and meeting staff and customer staff request for data and reporting. In short, kevin is the goto guy with dbi mis group which sun suddenly requires an accurate statistic on dbi programs and permits. When the committee considered the quarterly winners this year, they selected kevins performance as the most outstanding. Congratulations and thank you for an outstanding support from 2017. That, madam secretary, concludes my president s announcements. U. N. Ing that thank you. Would all the members come forward and the members that nominated them. Would all the me forward and the members that nominated them. You have the certificates and everyon
Let me thank everyone for coming here this afternoon to discuss the important topic of tax reform. And while there are those who say that theyre putting out plans with notice a lot of competition but we have seenen anything that was specific in terms of what has been discussed. I think the conclusion that staff is come to that despite what is been suggested that this more and more is unveiled in a piecemeal basis, looks as thoug. Its really actually for people at the very top. Let me start by reiterating that democrats support progrowth, proworker, comprehensive tax reform. Ograms and i think my credential on this issue has been consistent over a long career about growing the economy. Let me highlight two key principles that we believe must be adhered to in tax reform. Our number one priority in tax reform is moving the dial to help the middle class and their families prosper. That means creating jobs and boosting wages, and givingnd hardworking, middleclass americans the relief they n
Before we get started, id just like to address in the words of general schwartz cop, a little schwarzkopf a little b. S. On travel, and i just want to read a little statement for you so you have it. I believe taxpayers absolutely have the right to know official travel costs. Its common sense, and at the department we make those documents and my travel schedule available to everyone. Using tax dollars wisely and ethically is the greatest responsibility and at the good heart of good government. And there are times, however, we have to utilize Charter Services because we often travel in areas and under circumstances that we dont have other flight options. I fly coach. Since being sworn in, ive used a charter on three occasions. The first occasion was being invited on a bipartisan congressional delegation by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee in the arctic circle. As you know, the alaskan senator, lisa murkowski, is the chair, and i find her company and her invitation to be
Will serve as acting hhs secretary. Zinkeor secretary ryan eight talked about the Trump Administration policies aimed at increasing Domestic Energy production and addressed reports that he had taken multiple trips using military air travel and since becoming secretary. This is over 30 minutes. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Auditorium. Ur welcome back to the heritage foundation. Where always delighted to have you and we are honored you decided to give your first major policy address here at heritage and we look forward to hearing from you. Zinke was sworn in as the 52nd secretary in january of this year. Had one of the records on regulatory relief, forest management, responsible Energy Development and smart management of federal lands. Prior to assuming his current job am a he served in the u. S. House of representatives. Before that in the Montana State senate. In 23 years as a u. S. Navy seal officer. He grew up Near Glacier National Park where he delivered developed a lifelong
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our auditorium. Mr. Secretary good morning, ladd gentlemen. , welcome back to the heritage foundation. We are always delighted to have youand we are honored decided to give your first major policy address at heritage, and we look forward to hearing from you. Secretary ryan zinke he was sworn in as the you decided to give your first major policy address at 52nd secretary of the interior on march 1 of this year. Fifthgeneration montanan, former u. S. Navy seal commander, became one of the strongest track records in the 114th congress on champion sports access, conservation, regulatory relief, forest management, responsible Energy Development, and smart management of federal land. Prior to assuming his current job, he served in the u. S. House of representatives. Before that, in the Montana State senate. In 23 years as a u. S. Navy seal officer. He grew up near montana, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for conserving americas Natura