Communications in technology will now come to order and the chair recogs ins herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement and i do want to welcome each and everyone of you obviously a hearing of interest as we have a full room in front of us. And it is our first hearing in 2017 with a fully formed federal Communications Commission as often seems to be the case, the senate takes their dear ever loving time to get things done but im pleased to see that the commission is back up to speed and ill tell you i am pleased that we have five members of this commission and they have different points of view to bring to the discussion on all things telecomrelated and i think thats healthy for the telecommunications and technology industry. And were here today to conduct oversight of the agency which is this subcommittees primary role. It is very important that we fulfill these obligations. Because we have given the fcc a Critical Mission and task to fulfill. From the commissionss Disaster Res
Today there will be nominations and senate will look at the president s pick for the Labor Relations board and awaiting action in epa nomination for assistant administrator of the air and radiation office. Now to live coverage of the senate here on cspan2. The president pro tempore the senate will come to order. The chaplain, dr. Barry black, will lead the senate in prayer. The chaplain let us pray. God, our father, help our lawmakers this day to do your work faithfully and well. Prepare them to be soberminded and filled with your spirit, accomplishing tasks that receive heavens approval. Lord, keep them from deviating from integrity, as they strive to ensure that their conduct rightly represents you. May they live lives of holiness and goodness, being as kind to others as they would wish them to be to them. Lord, prepare us all to stand before you in peace, without spot or blemish. As we pursue your peace on earth, lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. We pray in your
Dozens are missing, feared dead, after an avalanche engulfed a hotel for skiers in central italy. And a french win in record time in the Vendee Globe Race one of the Worlds Toughest sporting challenges. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News another Series Defeat for englands cricketers in india, as they lose by 15 runs in the second one dayer. Good evening. Donald trump is in Washington Dc tonight, on the eve of his inauguration as 45th president of the United States. The ceremony, on capitol hill, is expected to draw Hundreds Of Thousands of spectators to the nations capital, as mr trump takes the oath of office, before taking up residence at the white house. His Vice President , mike pence, said today that the Transition Team had been working flat out to ensure theyd be ready to implement mr trumps policies. Our North America Editorjon Sopel is in washington tonight. Thank you, and washington this evening is a city in a city undergoing profound change. Tonight, the obama is well spe
Central italy. We will bring you the latest on the search. Katty welcome to world news america. Tomorrow, donald trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, and today he arrived in washington to begin that process. He started with a solemn ceremony of laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. On friday comes the official inauguration. On saturday, work begins. Mr. Trump will visit the cia to address an agency he has been very critical of. Jon sopel starts our coverage. Jon no longer a playing with plane with trump emblazoned on the side. The president elect arrived in washington on a u. S. Military jet, and this is the brand he will be promoting and representing, the United States of america. And though not yet commanderinchief, it was a first opportunity to practice his salute, as the base commander greeted him and the future first lady melania. Across the city, future Vice President was thanking the Current Administration for their help in the transit
Central italy. We will bring you the latest on the search. Katty welcome to world news america. Tomorrow, donald trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States, and today he arrived in washington to begin that process. He started with a solemn ceremony of laying a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. On friday comes the official inauguration. On saturday, work begins. Mr. Trump will visit the cia to address an agency he has been very critical of. Jon sopel starts our coverage. Jon no longer a playing with plane with trump emblazoned on the side. The president elect arrived in washington on a u. S. Military jet, and this is the brand he will be promoting and representing, the United States of america. And though not yet commanderinchief, it was a first opportunity to practice his salute, as the base commander greeted him and the future first lady melania. Across the city, future Vice President was thanking the Current Administration for their help in the transit