[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] coming up on cspan2, the Homeland Security Committee Examines the use of Virtual Currencies. Then, a look at the process that granting security clearances for federal workers and contractors. And live at noon eastern, a Heritage Foundation panel on the deal struck in geneva, switzerland, on Irans Nuclear program. Today the Heritage Foundation examines the deal reached this its weekend in geneva, switzerland, on Irans Nuclear weapons program. Watch the event live starting at noon eastern here on cspan2. Also here on cspan2, a look at u. S. Canada Military relations. Well be live at 1 30u p. M. Eastern. The senate Homeland Security Committee Last week examined the governments ability to regulate Digital Currencies like bitcoin. This hearing is two and a half hours. [inaudible conversations] well, good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. We especially want to thank our witnes
Wealthy, it was structured to make American Society homeowners. And now were in 2013, and its only the wealthy who have access to the conventional market. And we need to be much more aggressive about thinking through one of the appropriate measures to use such that the governments backstop, whether its fannie or freddie or private institutions, actually serve a public purpose which is to build Home Ownership across the income and across the racial spectrum in america. You know, im not as intelligence at the three of you to be able to remember all six questions david asked [laughter] thats why were answering just one. But i think your question was, you know, with Interest Rates rising, is that going to create any urgency . I dont think it creates urgency around gse reform. Rates are still incredibly low, and even if they go to 5 or 5. 5, its historically low. So i dont think that impacts affordability tremendously. It certainly impacts the monthly payment. I dont think thats going to ha
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Must act to pass Data Security and breach notification legislation. The administration has proposed similar legislation. Congress must act again and we must ensure that such legislation makes its way to the president s desk for signature. To that end, im most interested to hear any opinions of the f. T. C. And what they may wish to share to us. All my questions this morning will be addressed to chairman ramirez. Now, chairman, in your written testimony, indicates that the commission enforces a variety of statutes such as gramleach bliley and Privacy Protection act. Do any of these acts require an f. T. C. Entity whose collection of personal identification has been breached to notify customers . Yes or no . No. That is needed, i assume . Yes. Absolutely. Now madam chairman, do any of these acts require notification of the federal trade commission or Law Enforcement in general of such a breach, yes or no . No. Madam chairman, should the Congress Enact a federal Data Security and breach n
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