I want to thank gary for his to improve rts Economic Development and wish im nothing but the best in a elldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i rise to bring attention to kentuckys avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately covid19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 states. However, harmful policies from democratrun states have only made the problem worse. At a time when we should be encouraging the safe reopening of our economy, kentuckys governor recently issued an order shutting down schools and indoor dining. Kentuckys restaurants were already suffering from the last round of shutdowns. And this shortsighted order will only cause more pain and suffering. To make matters worse, our governor is producing no data to justify the need to shut down businesses which have dramatically adjusted to the challenges presented by covid19. And in the end of inperson learning will only create more challenges for students and teachers. Furthermore, it
Good morning, everyone. The committee will come to order. I welcome our witnesses in person and those that are appearing distancely. We look forward to their testimony and getting a better understanding of where the department of Veterans Affairs and the Third Party Administrators are in administering the mission act. Im also very interested in hearing more today about the caregivers implementation, as well. Almost every member of our committee, though not physically present at the moment, some are joining us in person and others will be joining us, almost every member of our committee will be participating and is expected in todays hearing. The focus of todays hearing is the implementation of title 1 under the mission act by the department of Veterans Affairs related to Veterans Community care programs and the program of comprehensive assistance to family caregivers. I scheduled this hearing because of my dissatisfaction with the pace of mission implementation. While va officials were
Together. I do want to Say Something real washington journal live every day at 7 00 a. M. Eastern. At h the entire program cspan. Org. Well fulfill our 40yearplus commitment to cover the u. S. Congress. You live to the floor, next. One bill on the house agenda today. Apprenticeship opportunities. And now live coverage of the u. S. House on cspan. Heaven ane you thanks for giving us another day. Bless the members of the peoples house with focus and purpose as they gather these few days before thanksgiving. May their efforts give true cause for americans to gather to give thanks. As infections continue to spread in hospitals nationwide and hospitals nationwide are pressed to their limits, look with with mercy upon your people. May we all, together, be mindful of the part we can play in addressing the spread of coronavirus. May all that is done be for your greater honor and glory. Amen. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to section 4a of House Resolution 967, the journal of the last days pr
Joining us today. We are holding this hybrid hearing in compliance with House Resolution accordingly i am 965. Joined by members here in the hearing room as well as approximately ten members on the remote platform. Thats outstanding, and i want to thank them for joining us. Before we turn to todays important topic i want to remind the members of a few procedures to help us navigate the terrain here. First, consistent with regulations the committee will keep microphones muted. For those participating virtually to limit background noise. Pause for one moment. So we will pause for one moment. Members are responsible for unmuting themselves, unmuting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for their five minutes. Members here in the hearing room also are reminded to keep your microphones muted when you are not recognized. Second, for the members participating virtually, you must have your cameras on at all times. If you need to step away from the proceeding, please leave y
The committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare a recess at the committee at any time. I want to remind members of a few matters including some required by the regulations accompanying the House Resolution line 65 which established the frameworks were removed committee proceedings. I dont know if we have gone through this already but i would ask all members on the platform to keep themselves muted when they are not being recognized. This will minimize disturbances while members are asking questions of the witnesses. Members on the platform are responsible for muting and on muting themselves. The staff has been instructed not to mute members except where a member is being recognized and theres inadvertent background noise members on the platform are reminded that they may only attend one hearing at a time. If you are participating today, please remain with us during the hearing and members should try to avoid coming in and out of the meeting partic