The 40s to kick off this thursday morning temperatures into the afternoon back to the comfortable weather we go upper 60s for many of us comfortable and well above average few showers for the southern part of the state and a dry weekend ahead for the bay, those updates are still ahead. Robin off to the bay bridge toll plaza where its not so comfy we call this a tight leading up. Plaza traffic years filling back through the bottom of the maze. So yeah it has reached that point you need to get out there early if you have to work your way through this 13 minutes and growing into San Francisco. Heres a trouble spot, its left over from the last hour northbound at 8066 injury accident involving a motorcyclist moving from that middle lane, but now youre solid from 2. 38. So if you have to leave san leandro heading toward oakland, youre up to 19 minutes and growing toward downtown just go ahead and use 5. 80 west instead, it looks a whole lot better james darya. Thanks robin. So back to our bi
With the House Oversight and reform committee. They discussed the Citizenship Question, Internet Access, language barriers, as well as counting certain populations like the homeless, exoffenders and tribal communities. The hearing also addressed how census numbers impact education, health care and infrastructure programs. This is four hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] without ox the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. With that ill now without objection the chair is authorized to declare recess of the committee at any time. With that i will now recognize myself to give an Opening Statement and mr. Gomez will follow me with a minute and the same will be given to the Ranking Member. Good morning. Thank you for everyone for being here today to discuss a topic which is vital to our democracy, the census. The 2020 census is imminent with counting set to begin in alaska in less than two weeks and across the country on april 1. The cons
Well, welcome, everyone. And good morning. We expect a few other members to arrive momentarily, but while were waiting, i think well begin with our Opening Statements. And id like to note that our committee is charged with overseeing the administration of federal elections. And todays hearing will help us fufill the responsibility by providing an opportunity to hear from the vendors of most of our countrys Voting Systems. This is the first time the ceos of the three major vendors have appeared together in a congressional hearing. The companies they represent provide at least 80 of the estimated 350,000 Voting Machines in use today reaching over 100 million registered voters. However, despite their outsized role and the mechanics of our democracy, some have accused these companies of obfuscating and others suggest theres an insufficient regulatory structure for the sector. In the committees may 2019 hearing on Election Security, Lawrence Norden wrote in his testimony, i quote, there are
Well, welcome, everyone. And good morning. We expect a few other members to arrive momentarily, but while were waiting, i think well begin with our Opening Statements. And id like to note that our committee is charged with overseeing the administration of federal elections. And todays hearing will help us fufill the responsibility by providing an opportunity to hear from the vendors of most of our countrys Voting Systems. This is the first time the ceos of the three major vendors have appeared together in a congressional hearing. The companies they represent provide at least 80 of the estimated 350,000 Voting Machines in use today reaching over 100 million registered voters. However, despite their outsized role and the mechanics of our democracy, some have accused these companies of obfuscating and others suggest theres an insufficient regulatory structure for the sector. In the committees may 2019 hearing on Election Security, Lawrence Norden wrote in his testimony, i quote, there are
You may speak under general Public Comment, and that is for item 4. Please note if the fire alarms activate, you must evacuate the building in an orderly fashion. If you need assistance out of the building, please make your way to the closest area of access. Which is across the hall from the mens restroom. There is a button. Let them know, and they will assist you. We are now on item 2. Thank you. Two items quickly. One is a letter, which i received that id like to just read because i enjoyed getting it. Dear mark, i was deeply touched by the honour you and the commission granted to me with the placement of the plaque in my honor at the tennis courts. It was a complete surprise. As you know, politicians usually get a leak about some pending event involving them. But not this one. I wanted to show off the plaque to my 4yearold grandson, daniel, and he is just learning to spell his name, and recognized agnus. Thank you for making me look good with my grandson. Sincerely, art agnus. And a