General to hear about the proposal for the department of defense. I will start with some good news or start by thanking the witnesses for being here and further service to the country. Both served their country in various capacities for a long time, not an easy thing to do. I appreciate that and look forward to continuing to work with you. Unlike last year, we have a budget agreement, and last year we spend a lot of time talking about how difficult it is to run while anything in the government but certainly the department of defense without Appropriations Bills in a timely manner. Last year we were off by 3. 5 months, Something Like that thats better than drifting into the next year. We did get appropriation bills done by december of last year which gives some predictability to the department i think that is enormously important. This year we hope to come a little closer to october 1 certainly on the authorizing bill that also the appropriation bill but most importantly, we have a budg
I will start with some good news well, first of all, i will start with thinking our witnesses for being here and thanking them for their service to our country. Further service to the country. Both served their country in various capacities for a long time, not an easy thing to do. I appreciate that and look forward to continuing to work with you. Unlike last year, we have a budget agreement, and last year we spend a lot of time talking about how difficult it is to run while anything in the government but certainly the department of defense without Appropriations Bills in a timely manner. Last year we were off by 3. 5 months, Something Like that thats better than drifting into the next year. We did get appropriation bills done by december of last year which gives some predictability to the department i think that is enormously important. This year we hope to come a little closer to october 1 certainly on the authorizing bill that also the appropriation bill but most importantly, we hav
All of us are working very hard every day in our states to spur economic growth, and to build lasting Career Pathways that put more people to work in goodpaying jobs. Its more important than ever that we Work Together to find new ways to build a steady pipeline for the future, using Economic Development models, Infrastructure Projects, and talented welltrained and wellskilled workers. The governors obviously play a key role in these efforts. Many of the governors here today have shown tremendous leadership in this area, and its at the state level that bold ideas are being developed, and relate solutions are being forged. So to lead todays next panel, it is my privilege to introduce the vice chair of the nga, the governor of the great state of new york, andrew cuomo, who will tell us a little bit about the progress hes making in new york, and then lead the next panel discussion. Please welcome Governor Cuomo. [ applause ] thank you. Good afternoon. Before i get started, lets give a grea
Leading to the square they want a change of government and accuse the current board of corruption a call you have got out to protesters to block main roads in baghdad a major highways in the south access. Police used live ammunition and fight a gas in the attempt to disperse the crowds in the capital but a standoff a suit lost in several i was angry iraq is determined to get the message across the west side of the fence if you had. The idea isnt just blocking the roads all the people here offer straighted so we make noise here to make sure that we are heard a lot about the shape of the days do you want to for months no one has listen to our demands theyre killing us its just bloodshed. Throughout the day took took 3 wheelers have been ferrying take us victims to makeshift hospitals like this one. I went to Tyrone Square in baghdad and the people wanted me to help them i was also attacked by tear gas i fell down the Security Forces have been using tear gas and live ammunition. Iraqs Nat
Officials at the global empowerment summit. It once an hour. It runs an hour. Good morning, everyone. Good morning, everyone. And welcome to the United States department of state. My name is kelly curry. Im the ambassador at large for global womens issues here at the department. We are honored and delighted to have leaders from across the u. S. Government here in attendance for the inaugural meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee of the White Houses Womens Global Development and thank you so much for coming. It is my great pleasure to introduce our wonderful secretary of state, michael pompeo, to open our discussion. Sec. Pompeo thank you. Thank you, ambassador curry. Ambassador curry will be heading this new unit that we are establishing here at the state department. Congratulations. [applause] sec. Pompeo it is a privilege and frankly joyous for me to be here today to kick off this and inaugural meeting and to host everyone today. Thank you all, for being here. Our country was