To 162 more per metric ton than foreign flag carriers for usda programs. If u. S. Flag carriers had matched the average foreign flag rate in each these years, we would have spent 23. 8 mmm less for shipping. And we did a little back of the envelope map and we think that comes out to about 500,000 in foodd theyd we could have helped. Extra money spent on shipping is money not spent feeding hungry people. Im not qualified to judge whether the cargo preference requirement achieves the necessary National Security objective of maintaining sea lift with the goal tied to that capacity. However, we at cathly Relief Services deeply appreciate the service and sacrifice of mariners who have helped deliver food aid for the last 60 years. We welcome their contribution that did do not diminish the programs ability. Surely there are other ways of supporting the mariners and maintaining our nations sea lift capacity without penal lizing vulnerable and hungry people. Short of eliminating the cargo pref
We will receive testimony on the protection of consumer data at Credit Bureaus. At the equifax hearing members expressed interest in better understanding how Credit Bureaus are regulated, how they protect consumer data, and whether there are gaps that Congress Needs to fill. Ive long been concerned about the ever increasing amounts of big Data Collected by companies and by the government. It is critical that Personnel Data is protected. Consumer impact in thee vented of a breach is minuimized and consumers ability to access credit is not harmed. Credit bureaus play a valuable role in our Financial Institution by assessing a persons ability to meet financial obligations an also facilitating access to beneficial Financial Products and services. The inherent nature of the Credit Bureaus business, as with most businesses in this digital age, requires utmost Data Security to ensure that sensitive Consumer Information is safeguarded. Two weeks ago equifax testified about the methods it uses
We begin with breaking news. Pope benedict xvi resigning. Age and fatigue are the reasons behind his resignation. Here is what the Statement Reads in part both strength of mind and body are necessary. Strength which in the last few months has deteriorated in me to the extent that i have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me. This tweet came from the popes account 23 hours ago. We must trust in the mitty power of gods mercy. We are all sinners, but his grace transforms us and makes us new. This would be historical. The last time a pope resigned happened 600 years ago. That would be pope gregory iv in 1415. The very first pope to resign was pope clement in the year 101, 1,100 years ago roughly that the first pope resigned. Many questions about whether popes in modern times think resignation is acceptable or not. Pope benedict said, in fact, made it very clear that being able to resign was acceptable and made this part of the Statement Released
Possibility we will have a pope from a different part of the world. Even oddsmakers are on board, making a short list of favorites, cardinals from canada ghana, and nigeria. It is possible that the pope can come from one of the Southern Hemisphere countries where the churches so vibrant and alive. We need to have a pope the recognizes there are things going on in the world now. Is not just in rome. With catholic churches bull of speculation with feelings of sadness, hope, and the speculation, and above all history, for this moment that has not occurred in centuries. It will start like a traditional retirement. The pope will take a vacation. Then he will live in a small cluster in the vatican or he will spend the rest of his days in devotion to the church. Abc7. The president says that he and First Lady Michelle Obama have warm memories of their 2009 visit with the pope. Mr. Obama said best wishes to the cardinal sewell who will this tuesday as successor now. For updates, go to wjla. Co
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