That representation Transportation Safety issues along with my Ranking Member senator cantwell let me welcome our Signature Panel of witnesses and thank them for this hearing. Well hear from the department of transportation including neil szabat ron brinks and straygur of the federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and deputy minister of traffic and safety. Welcome to each of you. Fixing americas surface transportation act of 2019 better known as the fastback rasterized the administrations responsible for ensuring the safety of our surface transportation paid sns and fra. Identifying issues this committee should consider as we prepare for reauthorization. The fastback places a greater focus on our nations Multimodal Network that includes establishing the emperor Grant Program. This program and others such as formerly tiger grants are critical to improve our nations transportation infrastructure. I hope the winces will provide the committee with an update on efforts to improve our i
There was 17 overdoses that we can contribute to that particular ring over there. Five of them were fatal overdoses. Reporter the first ring of seven people allegedly operating on the south shore of long island using fent nol, a Cutting Agency 50 times more powerful than heroin and telling the product on the streets. Prosecutors say the dealer was ian dunn. Eyewitness identification puts dunn at their home selling drugs at 6 30 p. M. They died or were found dead six hours later. Reporter investigators say the supplier was this 25yearold. Detectives believe she made sales bringing her twoyearold daughter along. Her family and attorneys say its untrue. Theyre trying to rush to judgment shes innocent. Youll see that. Reporter another suspect linked to the crew and an apparent user. Children, pregnant with a fourth. Her attorney allegations we have heard in court 15 minutes ago we deny she was buying any drugs. Reporter a second ring in brentwood, the d. A. Saying these two transported the
The shore could be under water. one of it through feed of storm surge right now is the last major storm to hit island hurricane iniki in 1992. it killed six people destroy damaged nearly seven fouls in homes and caused billions in damage. thats why theyre clearing drainage streams today residents flocking to stores for supplies shelters opening a on the big island. fully prepared today as its possible for it to be a hurricane assault expecting reached the islands and i expected to weaken before gets to the island of five hours later meantime hall and answer island Commuter Airline canceled flights ahead of the arrival tonight and so far sfo at least to United Airlines flights to watter one honolulu it also canceled a lime or cancellations more likely. other airlines still taking passengers to why women smoke what to will trade on the morning show and shares what she is still heading to the hurricane passed explanation is the best and getting married and why youre out there right now an
Supervisor kim. Speaking as another female elected i have always appreciated that you have mentoring those of us who are entering into the field after you and not a lot of elected officials do that to give their advise and support and i appreciate the support that you have given to me and i also want to say that i have an incredible apt of respect fortitude you have and the honesty and the way you carry yourself aswoman and a woman leader and its rare to see that type of leadership and those of us in this field admire those qualities about and you see how incredible you have moving through a lot of different types of politics and fundraisings and lots of other things and so i want to thank you again for being that rolemodel and i appreciate what you have done. Supervisor kim, i also want to add a few words for myself. Fee i dont evenna you [spelling . ] you main annoy you are the first asian america supervisor that i got know when i was a Community Activist and i appreciate your words
Kim mentioned is truly commendable i think a lot of people who make it to where you have gone and done the thing that you have tend to close the door behind them and dont pave the way for others to follow but you open the door and open it widely to make sure that all have an opportunity and so i want to thank you for all of that work. So with that madame the floor is yours. Thank you very much after november 30th im firnly a civilian and after being spoiled for 30 years and having to go through the metal deckers again and having to go through park, these little things, you take for granted and so i want to thank sean and kristine efor your service being on the board of supervisors is like being on the game show survivors very very serious even when i was on here and for those of you inspiring to go on the legislature, i think he will agree its a team sport, its not person anymore and we get to work on bigger issues for the state but if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere and