[inaudible conversations] committee will come to order. Good morning, everybody. Thank you for being with the committee for todays oversight hearing entitled combating the crisis evaluating efforts to prevent veteran suicide. As the hearing title suggests, we are here this morning to discuss the ongoing veteran suicide crisis that, according to the latest Data Available from the department of Veterans Affairs, finds 22 veterans a day dying at their own hands. Im disappointed that the v. A. Was not able to release updated veteran suicide statistics at this time for this hearing. I understand that the center for Disease Control finally provided National Data to v. A. In the middle of march. Considering the critical interest in updated veteran suicide data, i cant emphasize enough the need for v. A. To pursue their analysis with a sense of urgency. Its my fervent hope that the new data will show a reduction in the rate of veteran suicides as a result of the investments we have made in v.
Modi in a joint meeting of congress on june 8th. Well have live coverage of his speech on cspan. Employing people with disabilities and disorders was the subject of a hearing on capitol hill yesterday. Members of the Small Business Committee Heard testimony on the role the businesses play in creating Job Opportunities for the disabled. This is just over an hour. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] Committee Comes to order. I want to thank everyone for being here today. Before i give my Opening Statement id like to welcome here the cochairs of the conference. Chris smith from new jersey is here, and mike doyle from pennsylvania is the democratic counterpart and we thank you for your work. And when this Committee Meets its to discuss the challenges facing Small Businesses. Today, however, we get to talk about some of the truly inspiring opportunities they have been offering. Small businesses are not just the backbone of the American Economy but t
In addition, career investigators at the department of justice also looked into these claims. They also found, and i quote again, no evidence that any official involved in the handling of the tax exempt applications or irs leadership attempted to obstruct justice, into quotation. Its no wonder then that we have read reports of speaker ryan doing his best to make certain this measure never reaches the floor of the house, as Speaker Boehner did before him. Its also not a surprise that many in the republican conference have been critical of the tactics that forced this hearing. Chairman boost the need for the subcommittee on tax policy has argued that this hearing is a waste of time and and potentially damaging to our priorities. He told reporters last week, if we do this is going to further delay the investigation. I think its time to move on, into quotation. Senator orrin hatch, the chairman of the Senate Finance committee, has said that there simply no interest in impeachment activity
Program. The presiding officer is there objection to proceeding to the measure . Without objection. Mr. Tillis mr. President , i ask unanimous consent the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The presiding officer without objection. Mr. Tillis mr. President , i ask unanimous consent that when the senate completes its Business Today it adjourn until 9 30 a. M. , thursday, july 7. Following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour deemed expired, the journal of proceedings be approved to date and the time for the two leaders be reserved for their use later that day. Further, that following leader remarks the senate resume consideration of house message Accompanying Senate 764. Finally, that all time during morning business, recess or adjournment of the senate count postcloture on the motion to concur. The presiding officer is there objection . Without objection. Mr.
And my grandchildren want to go to the park, i am there. And im pushing the swing and it is great. You can watch out this watch this and other programs online epic tv. Org. Cspan, created by a mayor curtail Cable Television companies and brought you as a Public Service by your cable or satellite provider. Afterwards is next on book tv. Representative darrell discusses his time as chairman of the committee on oversight and government reform and his involvement in key congressional investigation including bagozzi, fests and fears, him irs targeting controversy. His book is watchdog, the real stories behind the headlines from the congressman who exposed washingtons biggest scandals. Host welcome to book tv. A former congressman congressman form and chairman of the House Government Committee tom davis and were here to discuss the book by darrell ice and it talks about your political history and also about the investigation you underwent as chairman of the committee and minority member of t