By webinar let me remind everyone that pursuant to the latest guidance come all individuals attending in person must wear a face mask. And i am wearing mine except to make this statement. Members who are not wearing a face mask will not be recognized. Let me also make a few reminders to those members appearing in person. Well, actually they are not. I time is visible in the room directly in front of you. For all members appearing remotely, i know you are familiar with the webex pineapple that they remind everyone of a few points. First you will be able to see each person speaking during the hearing whether they are in person or remote as long as you have your webex set to active speaker view. If you have any questions about this please Contact Committee staff as soon as possible. Second, we have a timer that should be visible on the screen when youre in the active speaker with thumbnail view. Members who wish to pin the timer to their screens should Contact Committee staff for assistan
The First Virtual oversight subcommittee hearing i and the ways and Means Committee. Before we turn to todays important topic i want to remind members of procedures to help navigate the platform. First consistent with the regulations members are responsible for an muting themselves when recognized. Second, the witnesses must have their cameras on at all times so even if you leave for a moment or a few seconds, leave your camera on. Third, we will dispense with a serving and then go in order of seniority. Alternating between minority and majority beginning with members of the oversight [inaudible] authorized to serve as the chair in the event i experienced technical difficulties. Thank you for continued patience as we navigate the technology to continue serving the country together and its a great time of need and with that i will now turn to the important topic of todays hearing. The hearing will focus on the issue of tax fairness. I welcome the colleagues and the witnesses. I must not
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965 and this is my first hearing is chairman of the subcommittee on oversight and my First Official virtual oversight subcommittee hearing in the ways and Means Committee. Before return to todays important topic i want to remind members of the decisions and procedures while we navigate this platform. First, consistent with regulations we keep microphones needed to limit background noise and members are responsible for on meeting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for five minutes. Second, the members and witnesses must have their cameras on at all times so even if you are for a second or few moments leave your camera on. Third, we will dispense with the practice of observing and go in order of seniority for christian dating alternating between minority and majority and [inaudible] after all subcommittee members have asked the questions we will move in seniority order to off subcommittee members. Finally, without objection representative [inaudible] will also serve