Allegation occurs of misconduct, we investigate it. And as agent sullivan or director sullivan specified, one of the things that occurs on many investigations is the investigation does not find any wrongdoing. When it does, we take appropriate followup action to hold the employee accountable. Well, i would like to point out that this is not the only affidavit like this. There are several others. And you know, were not going to release them, not going to enter them into the record or use their names at this time. But do you believe it is appropriate for the epa personnel to pressure and intimidate citizens into endorsing the epas agenda . Congressman, im not familiar with the specifics that youre referring to. I will be happy to the specifics here are the epa employee forced this renter to give access to property they didnt have legal access to in an intimidating manner, and then afterwards told them that the whole point of the investigation was to shut down a legal business. Is that ho
All right. I think we probably have time for at least one, maybe two. With the incredible job that darpa is doing, do we need diux . It is an initiative in the Defense Department to try to connect the dod better to the commercial tech community, the first part of that activity is in the Silicon Valley area. I actually think this is a really important opportunity for the department. Darpa is designed to be deeply engaged with the technical community. My 100 Technical Program managers are out in the world. They cant get their jobs done without talking to people in universities and defense companies, Small Companies and large. Much of the rest of the operations of the department are jobs that keep them in their offices and talking to each other. Secretary carter has underscored how important it is. I actually think it is a very Important Initiative and one we hope to see making great progress. [ inaudible ]. Well, darpa has had a 60year history. I think it is really important for many oth
Up next were going to go from space to dna. And we have eric schulte coming. Hes up next. Thanks very much. Really appreciate it. So a beloved astronomer was faced with a task that would seem daunting to just about anyone. Okay . If we humans were to announce our existence in this universe, how would you do it . And more importantly, what would you say . Now, i say say very lightly here because language is a very human construct. A concept weve applied to many living and nonliving things to help us understand communication. But if were being frank, what is communication . Is it the words . The syntax . The grammar . In the narrowest sense, maybe. To understand what communication is, lets just imagine its 100 years hence and weve all uploaded our consciousnesses into some reddit hive mind Cloud Computer managed by watson and our minds have been reconstructed with complete fidelity 100 identical to the moments of your biological life. And lets say that my mind wants to learn something. I
And we want to hear from Law Enforcement as well. 2027488002. You can join the conversation on twitter or facebook. Went to theell floor and talked about National Police week. Heres what he had to say. [video clip] on a proud sponsor of the resolution recognizing the work of active duty Law Enforcement officers come of the national lawnforcement officers the 15th anniversary proud1 and im also a cosponsor of the act that will provide flags flown over the capital to the family members of Law Enforcement officers lost in the line of duty. This bill has passed both the house and senate and it is awaiting the president s signature. Im also a cosponsor of the police act, which would expand equip laws and enforcement to respond to threats like the San Bernardino shootings. It would give the Police Officers the training they need to do their jobs more effectively. Im hopeful we can quickly move this important legislation. Im proud to represent kentuckys Police Officers in the senate. Law enfo
This memorial day weekend, book tv features three days of nonfiction books and authors. Here are some programs to watch for. Tonight at 10 00, on afterwards, amy goodman interviews tamara thet sleeping gian,t how working class will transform america. On sunday at 10 00 115, an interview with the editorinchief of one world. He discusses his work with the likes of jayz and the author of the awardwinning book between the world and me. Sunday evening at 10 00, a Book Release Party for steve hilton and his book more human. A former Senior Adviser to David Cameron an cofounder of crowd we need to redesign our economic and political systems to meet the needs of americans today. Then on monday, memorial day, an extra day of book tv featuring on the intellectual life of thomas jefferson. A talk radio hosts on the importance of the 10 commitments and npr on the right to die movement. Go to book tv. Org for the complete weekend schedule. Now a look at th economice state of Silicon Valley with Tec