You do. It is so hard to see how funny this guy is. Well done. My dinosaur blinker. Little old school. Joe of course here in this morning for jim. Wet roadways, slow downs, vehicle spun out. Just over the rain. You know . Whats funny is that this isnt even the worse it will get. Right . Dont say that. I know. Okay, so, guys, do you have wake up, you got to be expect that it will be slow. So, that will hopefully keep your mood lifted, and we will try to do that, as well for you here today. But if you will notice well off to the south, through North Carolina most specifically, that rain soaking the tar heels state, North Carolina. I got that right . Right on. I was a shot in the dark, glad i got that one right. Rain will continue to lift north with time. Eventually we get in on it, as well. We have already, though, had some rain move through. And this is slim picking compared to what we will find later. Yes, a lot of damp roads already, a lot of you already needing umbrella just the begi
And committee member, marty sabo. Marty dedicated over 47 years of his life to public service, 28 of which was in this house, including two years as the first Ranking Member of this subcommittee. David, im correct on that, arent i . When we started this subcommittee on Homeland Security in 80, and 03, marpty was Ranking Member, i was the first chairman. We worked together beautifully and i think effectively for those years. He was a true patriot. He was a great legislator, former speaker of his home state house, and many other things. My condolences go out to his family, silvia, his wife, and loved ones, and let them know that he will be sorely missed here in his nations capital. Mr. Director, thank you for being here. I want to share my Gratitude First off for the men and women at your agency who serve our great country, many of whom put their lives on the line on a daily basis, and put their families really in harms way themselves. Your fiscal 17 request includes 1. 89 billion, thats
Past several years and its that kind of commitment that enables us the program to to bring to the university into the Community Outstanding speakers such as our guest tonight. Eric j. Dolan is the author of the fascinating book black flags blue waters. The epic history of americas most notorious pirates. Eric grew up near the coasts of new york and connecticut and from an early age developed an interest in maritime affairs. Toward that end. He earned a double major in biology and environmental studies then getting a masters degree in Environmental Management from yale. That was followed by a phd. In environmental policy and planning from mit where his dissertation focused on the role of the courts in the cleanup of Boston Harbor. Ericas held an interesting variety of jobs many of them related to his interest in the natural world. The one thing that remained constant throughout his career. Has said is his enjoyment of writing and telling stories about topics that he has found most intri
Pirates. The talk is sponsored by the Community Bank of the chesapeake to whom we are grateful for their generous support over the past several years and its that kind of commitment that enables us the program to to bring to the university into the Community Outstanding speakers such as our guest tonight. Eric j. Dolan is the author of the fascinating book black flags blue waters. The epic history of americas most notorious pirates. Eric grew up near the coasts of new york and connecticut and from an early age developed an interest in maritime affairs. Toward that end. He earned a double major in biology and environmental studies then getting a masters degree in Environmental Management from yale. That was followed by a phd. In environmental policy and planning from mit where his dissertation focused on the role of the courts in the cleanup of Boston Harbor. Ericas held an interesting variety of jobs many of them related to his interest in the natural world. The one thing that remained
Most notorious pirates. Eric grew up near the coasts of new york and connecticut and from an early age developed an interest in maritime affairs. Toward that end. He earned a double major in biology and environmental studies then getting a masters degree in Environmental Management from yale. That was followed by a phd. In environmental policy and planning from mit where his dissertation focused on the role of the courts in the cleanup of Boston Harbor. Ericas held an interesting variety of jobs many of them related to his interest in the natural world. The one thing that remained constant throughout his career. Has said is his enjoyment of writing and telling stories about topics that he has found most intriguing. This is led to the publication of more than 60 articles for magazines newspapers and professional journals. It is also resulted in the publication of a number of very popular books that include. Today is the titles. The furious sky the 500year history of americas hurricanes.