Tennessee. The subcommittee on communications and technology will now come to order. The chair now recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. And i want to welcome you all to the subcommittees hearing titled oversight and reauthorization of the federal communications commission. I appreciate the commissioners appearing to offer their testimony today. And we appreciate that we have been able to hear from you in advance of this hearing. The fcc has not been rethorsoned since 1990 appear its current appropriation is over 430 million its charged with the administration of the Communications Act and other statutes vital to the functioning of the communications policy. We must reexamine the Core Functions of the commission and restore a culture of hul humility. The fcc plays a vital rode in the increasingly technologically dent society. The subcommittee released a draft for consideration. I would be remiss by not discussing net neutral the commissioning ins 2015 was a powe
I want to welcome you to the subcommittee. I appreciate the commissioners appearing to offer their testimony today. And we appreciate that we have been able to hear from you in advance of this hearing. Beencc has not reauthorized since 1990 and its current appropriation is 430 million. It is charged with the administration of Communications Act. Reexamine the Core Functions and restore a culture of humility that was lacking under the regulatory class left by chairman wheeler. The fcc plays a vital role in our increasingly Technology Dependent society. The subcommittee has released a draft for consideration. I would be remiss by not discussing Net Neutrality. The commissions decision to classify the internet as a public utility was a power grab laced with the irony of suffocating the most innovative part of our economy with in 1930s era law. This gave new meaning to the term progressive. Reply comments to the commissions are due august 18. We hope you are keeping that wed whacker handy.
Isis claiming responsibility, secretary of state Rex Tillerson with an we have now received word and confirmed the death of one american citizen in the terrorist attacks in spain, amongst those who have been killed. Were still confirming the injuries and deaths of others, but obviously we express our deepest sympathies to the loved ones, of this individual. Gerri sad news there. One american dead. The state department now confirming another american was injured in the attack. Former navy seal sniper, republican virginiqc congressman scott taylor with us. Five suspects dead, four arrested, another one on the loose. This sound like a terror cell. How are groups like this so far under the radar . Why dont we know about them ahead of time . As youre seeing gains in iraq and syria, of course getting their butt kicked there, youre seeing them pushing out, disseminate information, Lessons Learned on the battle field with vehicle improvised explosive devices which particular attack could have
Shock and sadness tonight. Friends gather to remember a woman randomly gunned down along San Francisco waterfront. This as police art man they say pulled the trigger. Good evening. Amma is off tonight. Shooting happened last night at pier 14 along the embarcadero just steps from the ferry building. Police say this man 45yearold Francisco Sanchez shot and killed 32yearold kate finely. Cornell is live at pier 14 tonight with the latest on the story. Cornell . The tragic shooting has locals and tourist asking why tonight. Now kate stein Close Friends speaking out to us tonight. They say the world has lost an amazing individual. Flowers left on pier 14 in memory of kate. Friends say she was a true original. She was amazing. She was a very compassionate person. Her spill was i hope if he can shoes. Heather an elizabeth gather in north beach to share memory and pictures of kate gathering with friends. Even an ugly christmas sweater party. She was compassionate and had so much energy and had
Shock and sadness tonight. Friends gather to remember a woman randomly gunned down along San Francisco waterfront. This as police art man they say pulled the trigger. Good evening. Amma is off tonight. Shooting happened last night at pier 14 along the embarcadero just steps from the ferry building. Police say this man 45yearold Francisco Sanchez shot and killed 32yearold kate finely. Cornell is live at pier 14 tonight with the latest on the story. Cornell . The tragic shooting has locals and tourist asking why tonight. Now kate stein Close Friends speaking out to us tonight. They say the world has lost an amazing individual. Flowers left on pier 14 in memory of kate. Friends say she was a true original. She was amazing. She was a very compassionate person. Her spill was i hope if he can shoes. Heather an elizabeth gather in north beach to share memory and pictures of kate gathering with friends. Even an ugly christmas sweater party. She was compassionate and had so much energy and had