Unprecedented in fact in the modern history of this country. Over the last several weeks, hundreds of thousands of americans from one end of this country to the other, pigs cities, small towns have rightly taken to the streets to demand andr and the Police Murder and brutality and in fact, to rethink the nature of policing in america. And in the midst of that, rising up for the Police Departments rethinking and the Police Departments murder and brutality in the midst of all of that, our country continues to suffer from that covid19 pandemic. And its in a number of locations in this country, is actually getting worse. And which has up to this point, killed over 110,000 people. And infected over 2 million americans. And then on top of all of that, the struggle for Racial Justice dealing with a pandemic in the midst of all of that, we have the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s. In the last number of months as you know, over 32 million americans have lost thei
Watch book tv every weekend on cspan2. The chair of the Federal Reserve, jerome powell, testified on Monetary Policy in the economy before the joint committee. He said he expects the u. S. Economy to continue growing at a steady pace with a strong labor market so the federal budget is on an unsustainable path with high and debt. The meeting will be called to order. The chairman is on his way. In andasked me to gavel begin Opening Statements and hopefully he will be here. We are honored to have chairman powell and we thank him for testifying today. I look forward to hearing your perspective on the current state of the economy and the potential challenges ahead. I would also like to thank you for your thoughtfulness as you througher the economy what in some ways are extremely challenging times. As you have said in your testimony, by some measures, our economy is strong. The National Unemployment rate fell from 10 at its peak during 4. 7 reat recession to only when President Trump took of
Live at 2 15 eastern. That on cspan as well. The Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Held a hearing on Wildland Fire Management programs. We hear from officials with the u. S. Forest service and the interior department as well as state officials from california and alaska. Good morning. Committee will come to order. Discuss thetoday to outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. We know it is underway, certainly in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california, most certainly. Westall received virginia, you are ok right now. But if you look at that map, the red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Last week, the National Interagency fire center released its potential outlook for june through september and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts addict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon, and washington, among other areas in the country. Some of the some believe the stage is set for fire act
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to our auditorium. Mr. Secretary good morning, ladd gentlemen. , welcome back to the heritage foundation. We are always delighted to have youand we are honored decided to give your first major policy address at heritage, and we look forward to hearing from you. Secretary ryan zinke he was sworn in as the you decided to give your first major policy address at 52nd secretary of the interior on march 1 of this year. Fifthgeneration montanan, former u. S. Navy seal commander, became one of the strongest track records in the 114th congress on champion sports access, conservation, regulatory relief, forest management, responsible Energy Development, and smart management of federal land. Prior to assuming his current job, he served in the u. S. House of representatives. Before that, in the Montana State senate. In 23 years as a u. S. Navy seal officer. He grew up near montana, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for conserving americas Natura
Yes . Hi, russell, a law student. My question is to the government official. The issue is about conflict of law and the situation where some Tech Companies may find themselves when they have to comply with a foreign law to hand over data, but that would bring them into conflict with u. S. Laws that basically would make them liable for breaking u. S. Laws. How do you do this where Tech Companies are doing business globally and have to comply with multiple standards and laws . How does the doj address this iss issue, or what are your views . Its a really good question, and its a question companies are facing more and more every day. I guess the point i would make generally on that issue is thats much broader than really encryption or even going dark. Our companies today face those choice of law conflicts when theyre operating in a foreign jurisdiction. And so the Companies Work tlou those issues. Sometimes they have to do something specific to a company. It will depend on the specific la