Am particularly excited because this is where i got my start in public service. To be a San Francisco native, and to be appointed as a Youth Commission is a really big deal. Give yourselves a round of applause. Lets give a round of applause. When i look out at you all and i can say this now because im a father of three and i have got some gray hairs. A lot has changed since i was appointed Youth Commissioner. I see a lot of hope, and i see inspiration because we need your perspective here in San Francisco, especially now. This right here today is an indication of what this city and county looks like. You should be proud as you raise your hand in a few minutes and take this office. Im a San Francisco native. I went to the high school here. Any alum . Today i work as a Public Affair executive for a national Public Affairs firm. I have the honor and privilege to serve as commissioner for three consecutive mayors. My last appointment, mayor breed appointed me to the Human Rights Commission
Earthquake. Dr. Burkeman measured the main shock and eight after shocks ranging between 1. 4 and 2. 4 all on the hayward fault which is statistically ten years overdue for a 7. 0. The next quake is likely to do immense damage in a densely populated bay area. I notice i dont have any reporter such a quake would make the 1989 seem mild by comparison. Experts tell us this is not if but when. What we felt this morning is not it. We will see in a few days. You are laughing. That was uncomfortable laughing. Reporter from the east bay, wayne freedman, abc 7 news. Shortly after the earthquake hit the bart station faced delays. If you have any pictures of quake or videos or pictures of damage where you live please share with us on social media using the hashtag abc 7 now and you might see it during our newscast. Todays quake was not the big one but is a good reminder to be ready. We are encouraged to have emergency kits. Stock items including battery operated radios and flashlights. A three day
In. The house in session today taking up a number of bills this week to coincide with combating trafficking and Child Protection week, you can follow the house on cspan. We are covering coverage of the briefing by the budget director, mick mulvaney, president unveiling the fiscal year 2018 Budget Proposal. We have posted that budget on our website at the top of cspan. Org. You can see the budget directors briefing and all the other related briefings online as well as cspan. Org. Pro tempe senator from utah. Mr. Hatch mr. President , i rise today to discuss International Data privacy. This is a critically important issue that has become all the more important over the years, as weve become more sophisticated. But its been pressing in recent months as a result of the Court Decisions impacting Law Enforcements ability to access Electronic Communications overseas. I dont think it will surprise anyone, mr. President , to hear me say our privacy laws have not kept pace with technological dev
Body. Thank you, mr. President. I yield the floor. A senator plop . The presiding officer the senator from washington. Ms. Cantwell i come to the floor tonight to raise concern about a proposed Senate Health care bill that might move through the United States senate, as my colleagues are pointing out, without hearing, without attention to the details actually, almost in secret. I guess it would be secret if we didnt know exactly what was in the house bill. It would be even more secret. People have said it will be about 80 of what was in the house bill. I can agree with President Trump. That was a mean bill. If it is just 80 mean, i can guarantee that you its still going to be mean. I say that because i have been at home listening to my constituents. They do not appreciate one bit if youre Harbor View Hospital and you are going to cut 800 million out of their budget because of the cap on medicaid and you are going to leave a hospital without resources, they are mad. If you are talking a
For the upcoming fiscal year, a testimony from the secretary, jennifer granholm, live coverage here on cspan3. The chair will recognize himself for a fiveminute Opening Statement. Welcome to the hearing to review the department of Energy Performance and fulfillment of the statutory responsibilities and to examine the departments fiscal year 2025 budget request to congress. Welcome back to the committee, secretary granholm. The department of energy has National Security responsibilities to protect Energy Security and oversee the Nations Nuclear weapons program. They conduct an overseas taxpayerfunded research and development, providing loans and grants to help commercialize energyrelated technologies. These hearings are essential to ensure that the department is taking to its core mission and is a responsible steward of taxpayer resources. These hearings are essential. Members will also have an opportunity to examine the department of energys expanded budget request as this year they ar