Engaged in throughout the country today . Well, its a very good day to be reminded of what the founding of america really means, and to really consider the things of which are founders really put this american experiment together, and literally change the course of history. I think about, you know, my grandparents and great grandparents they came to this country for Economic Opportunity and religious freedom, and i think about the many ways also that we have sort of forgotten about the importance of the constitution and our founding documents. And its a really good time to refocus and Pay Attention again to what they really mean and what you they mean for our fut. Fantastic. And throughout the country today we are in late september. Schools are open all across the country in ways weve never seen before. Theres all virtual. This hybrid. Even in the network of schools that are used to lead in new york, 85 of the parents said they want to learn virtually. Whats your view of whats happenin
I would like to call the meeting to order at this time and i would like to, if i may, give just a brief overview of what you can expect. We have called the meeting to order and there will be an Opening Statement of the chair and Opening Statements of the Ranking Member, Opening Statement from chairwoman waters and witnesses will be introduced and they will give their Opening Statements and we will have q a and adjournments. The title of todays hearing is protecting homeownerss during e pandemic, oversight of Mortgage Services, implementation of the cures act and without objection the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the subcommittee at any time. E. Also without objection of members of committee who are not members of this subcommittee may participate in todays hearing for the purposes of making an Opening Statement and questions of witnesses. Members are reminded to keep their video function on at all times, even when they are not recognized by the chair. Members are also rem
Witnesses. The director of defense and Suicide Prevention office for the office of forest resiliency in the department of defense, the acting director of Suicide Prevention program at the department of Veterans Affairs, the Suicide Prevention branch chief at the center for Mental Health services and Substance Abuse at the department of and a and Human Services family professor of Health Care Policy, department of Health Care Policy at the harvard medical school. Thank you all for being here and we are sorry that we are a bit late. Our topic today is a heavy one. Its one that is difficult to discuss. We must address it to ensure the readiness and wellbeing of our troops, their families and veterans. Suicide is a homefront threat to Service Members and veterans. Tragically, rates of suicide for active duty Service Members and veteran populations have increased in the latest reports, particularly affecting young men under 30 who make up nearly half the military. Veteran suicide is a natio
Youre watching live coverage on cspan 3, watch live on cspan. Org or our app. And the air force National Guard over guardsman in their varying statuses who commitment Sexual Harassment, assaulter or other acts. Also Services Available who are victims of these egregious crimes. Brigadier general walker will also discuss the office of complex investigations in their role in filling the gap for the state agitant generals when local Law Enforcement authorities and or federal agencies are unwilling or unable to investigate. Also looking forward to hearing from them, their response to the findings that the independent review committee, and how the National Guard bureau intends to implement the ircs recommendations. The morale, readiness, and every aspect of service is poisoned each time a Service Member is sexually assaulted or sexually harassed in our military. The National Guard is no different. Guard personnel have fought in the wars in iraq and afghanistan, aided countless civilians in N
Youre watching live coverage on cspan 3, watch live on cspan. Org or our app. And the air force National Guard over guardsman in their varying statuses who commitment Sexual Harassment, assaulter or other acts. Also Services Available who are victims of these egregious crimes. Brigadier general walker will also discuss the office of complex investigations in their role in filling the gap for the state agitant generals when local Law Enforcement authorities and or federal agencies are unwilling or unable to investigate. Also looking forward to hearing from them, their response to the findings that the independent review committee, and how the National Guard bureau intends to implement the ircs recommendations. The morale, readiness, and every aspect of service is poisoned each time a Service Member is sexually assaulted or sexually harassed in our military. The National Guard is no different. Guard personnel have fought in the wars in iraq and afghanistan, aided countless civilians in N