The past 10 years have represented a new era for America’s military, in which they not only are responsible for sustained combat during a time of war, but also are risking their lives while building hospitals, schools, and encouraging stable societies, rule of law, and democratic values. In Iraq and Afghanistan, U.S. service members have stood guard during elections and assisted voters in getting to the polls. It is uncertain, however, that these brave Americans will have the same chance to participate in their own democracy at home. Despite progress in improving some state programs since passage of the MOVE Act, no matter how easy we make the process, no matter how strict the federal law is, if each state does not execute these changes and make them part of its election administration, the military voter may still be effectively deprived of the right to vote.
ALEXANDRIA – Good Evening, Drifters
Things here in the Alexandria Bureau continue at its COVID-19 pace, which is in fits and starts. And that’s not too much different from the pace of the Littoral Combat Ship program. Its nickname, bestowed on it by its detractors, is the “little crappy ship,” so-named because of its complicated and spotty propulsion system and general lack of what some would want in terms of sensors and armaments.
But it’s coming along. The mission modules are, of course, about a decade late, though mine and antisubmarine warfare mission packages are both nearing the finish line in terms of testing. It’s possible that by 2022 the LCS will be the little credible ship at last.
absolutely. you re welcome. three minutes. thank you, madam chair. i will just briefly note if anyone has any comments why the hydrogen exploded. obviously the venting process is to avoid the plant damage. obviously that didn t happen in japan with the three hydrogen explosions. i also wanted to note that i think it is very important that a lot of research be done on different models of nuclear reactors and particularly on mod ular systems. that would have made it irrelevant whether power had been knocked out to a plant or irrelevant whether it was flooded with a tidal wave. i doubts about nuclear power being competitive when you take into account costs and potential terror threats, natural disasters and human error. i also think it is very important to look at all options as we wrestle with ways to generate non-carbon power. any comments in that vein would be helpful. thank you. thank you very much 3678 senator lautenberg, we haven t heard from you. thanks very muc