Good morning. The committee will come to order. We are here today to discuss the outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. As we know, its underway, certainly underway in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california most certainly, and weve all received [inaudible] yeah. West virginia, youre okay right now. But if you look at that map, that red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Excuse me. Last week the National Interagency fire center released its monthly wildland fire potential outlook for june through september, and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts predict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon and washington among other areas in the country. Some of the stage is set for fire activity similar to indescribable damage and the staggering loss of life that we saw last year in northern california. We watched in horror as the camp fire engulfed the town of paradise, killing 85 individuals, some
Tech companies to meet with members of congress, talk about some of the Public Policy issues they face. That is this week on the communicators. What is the point of bringing all this technology to capitol hill . As you know, we produce the Worlds Largest innovation event. In las vegas every january but not everyone on capitol hill can come to las vegas so we want to get less than one person here and feature the innovative things and even start up companies that could Show Congress the Great Innovation that we have in this country. What is the advantage of showing it . Some people can learn by reading or watching. Like a livehing experience when you talk to people who work for a company, explaining their technology and frankly anyone who comes here or any other industry event as a politician, they are learning something. Changing world where technology is moving so quickly and so many policies are affected whether it is self driving cars a robotics or drones or all this Amazing Software
[background noises] the Senate Caucus on narcotics control welcome to order. Good afternoon, everyone. I want to think secretary pompeo for being here today as well as members of the caucus. This is the first time weve had cabinet member address the drug caucus and theyve given the circumstances, we find ourselves in. This makes it especially appropriate from the nations top diplomat. The rising aquatics epidemic is inflicting the highest rate of casualties in our nations history. America alone in 2017 ordered 17000 people died of drug overdoses. 2006 mexico seen 1,150,000 people murdered in the course of the Cartel Violence associated with the market share and real estate and comes to the International Drug trade. Reflecting on those numbers, it bring me think about other efforts we undertake. Only the threat of terrorism emanating from afghanistan, the war in iraq and the idea that we would somehow lose 70000 americans in one year alone to drug overdoses is not consider this a matter
[applause] good morning, everybody. Thank you for being here. I will let you come on up and take a seat. I think we got the order right. Everyone comfortable . Good morning. We are here to talk about what a progressive vision reform policy and National Security looks like. , this isou guys know going to be a conversation. You guys can feel free to jump in if you have something to add or disagree with someone. I will tell you when we need to move on. Also, a programming note, you ay have seen the listing of lastminute issue. Someone from the Kamala Harris campaign was not able to make it. We have four wonderful analysts since that of analyst we have four wonderful panelists instead of five wonderful panelists. Lets jump in. Im going to start with the one this. This morning, we know the u. S. Says iran is to blame for the attack on to oil tankers in the gulf of oman. Knowing what we know now, what worn or besident rn or be saying to the American People about what we know . I would say ob
In if you have something to add or disagree with someone. I will tell you when we need to move on. Also, a programming note, you may have seen matt spence was listed as a potential participant from the Kamala Harris campaign. Because of some scheduling issues he was not able to make it. They really wanted to. We have four wonderful panelists instead of five wonderful panelists this morning. At the end of my series of questions we will open it up to the room. I think you have no cards to write your questions down. I will let you know when there is a last call so someone can collect those. Lets jump in. I am a journalist so i like the news. Sasha, im going to start with you. This morning, we know the u. S. Says iran is to blame for the attack on two oil tankers in the gulf of oman. Knowing what we know now, what would a president warren be saying to the American People about what we know . Sasha i would say, obviously, the news is concerning an d it is something we need to take seriously