Best call and to say this ase Information Service or this is a Telecommunications Service and then say okay under the congress rules here is what applies to it. And there is something to me that says well, we didnt get to you the thing that we want by giving our best shot and applying the statute in the first time. So in order to get into the Regulatory Authority that we want to be in, we are going to change our mind. It seems to be the exact kind of outcome oriented Decision Making that the components of the Net Neutrality would get aggravated about and very angry about as if it were pursued in the pursuit of some of their ends. So im very reluctant to promote or to account the regime in which the fcc to fit into the scheme. Lets see the fcc were to do this and i have to agree with mark that we like it to need it least one last comment. The issues in the order lets say the best case is the last third or fourth quarter. I dont think that this would be a good case. That would lead to a
Most benefit from the program, and says the va welcomes the opportunity to work with this committee to craft appropriate language so those who are not Service Connected can have access to those rehab treatment facilities. One thing ive ran into with several of the members, speaking with them, is the word, the pay for a or the pay go. Well, va travel budget continues to increase every year. And they ask, where are we going to get this 3 million . Well, in 2013, the va collected 2. 931 bill through the medical care collection fund. Theres money they collected. And i sat last night listening to last nights hearing. 1. 1 billion returned two years ago 1, billion last night, and half billion returned just this year. If theres that much money that can be turned back in from the va to congress, well, theres our 3 million to send these nonService Connected veterans to send them to the rehab they dearly deserve. So there is no pay for or pay go. The money is there. It was clearly stated last ni
In august of last year directed the u. S. Attorneys in the Criminal Division and he was talking about title 21, the safety valve, how you could not charge if certain elements were there and he said if these elements are not there, you do not have to charge. One element that had existed before that was cooperation. But he dropped that one. You can deviate even their unwillingness to cooperate. So that is not even taken into consideration. Were you aware that there was a change made . He also elevated a number of points. Congressman, i am aware of the august 2013 memo. Prior to that time, prosecutors were authorized to file what is called an 851 enhancement in every drug case. If a drug dealer is arrested and he has a prior drug felony conviction, the notice is filed with the court that doubles the mandatory. That tool has been a very effective in gaining cooperation. That is one of the tools we have used. Now that has been greatly modified for assistant United States attorneys, and only
Forward strategy because, i mean, theres some disconnects between the executive and legislative branch, and i dont see everyone looking for solutions. I look at i see folks who identify problems. How do we fix this . Well, and thats a thats whats happening. Thats whats happening. Thats what makes them so lethal and dangerous. You served all authorities of government to deal with what you have to. What you see in the crime boss, who is now the governor, is exactly what was happening in all of ukraine, and thats where the russian influence came from was that criminal side of the house, and we shouldnt forget that. Can Congress Work with the president . Absolutely. I will tell you, as somebody who has tried to work with them and i have, and i have agreed with them when i could and disagreed with them hopefully civilly when i couldnt. They are very difficult to work with. Ill give you a great example today. So today yesterday the president comes out and announces the troop levels. We certa
Agree. We dont have time for distractions. We need to fix the problem. For now, the leader that will help move us forward is sloan gibson, who will take on the reins of acting secretary. Deputydebra gary secretary just three months ago, but he has devoted his life to serving our veterans. His grandfather fought on the front lines of world war i. His father was a tailgunner in world war ii. Sloane served in the infantry after graduating from west point. He has 20 years of private sector and nonprofit experience that he brings to bear on our ongoing work to build a 21stcentury v. A. And i am glad he is willing to take on this task. I met with him and made it clear that reforms should not wait. They need to proceed immediately. I have asked rob neighbors to stay temporarily to help sloan and the department through this transition and complete his own review of the vha. We will look diligently for a new permanent secretary and we hope to confirm that successor and feel that post as soon as