If this wasnt in front of me and ready for signature, we would end up having projects all across the country that would be frozen after mid. On the other hand, we have now made it a habit where instead of fiveyear funding plans for transportation and instead of longterm approaches where we can actually strategize on what are the most important infrastructure projects, how are they getting paid for, providing certainty to government norors and mayors and localities about how they are going to approach Critical Infrastructure projects roads, bridges ports, airports instead we operate as if were we hand them out three months at a time. Which freezes a lot of construction, which makes people uncertain, which leads to businesses, not being willing to hire because they dont have any longterm certainty. Its a bad way for the u. S. Government to do business. So, i want to make sure that before i sign this, Congress Gets a clear message. That is we should not be leaving all the business of the
Little more complicated. The terrorist threat to the homeland from overseas that im concerned about is one that is making active efforts to recruit people in response to isils recruitment efforts. So weve been as you know very focused on that. I agree with the spirit of your question that violent extremism in this country can exist in a lot of different forms maam. Mr. Chairman may i ask to include these two documents in the record . May i put one sentence on the record . I thank you for your indulgence. As mr. Secretary, i implore you to consider domestic terrorism and i would like to work with the department to seriously add that to its broad agenda. I think it would be a vital and important step forward. Let me thank you for your service. A long runon sentence but well allow it. Thank you. Those two documents will be made a part of the record. The chair now recognizes the gentleman mr. King. I appreciate your testimony mr. Secretary. Listening to the testimony there we go. Listening
Administrations disrespect for the legislative process is an important first step. All immigration policies should serve the interest of the people of the United States, lawful, immigrant and native born alike. Congress should carefully and thoughtfully pursue the types of reforms that are right for the American People. Our nation is comprised of good and decent people the state of texas and also for the people who are First Responders and volunteers and people across this country who have offered not only their prayers of support, but a bunch of people who brought their boats with them to help at a time our nation was in trouble. I would also like to say that the heroism that we witnessed shows i think the very best of this country and everybody pitched in together. I just walked in from watching that this new storm that is out in the atlantic is the largest storm in the history ever recorded at that point and it hasnt even hit warmer water yet. It is aiming for the United States of a
Looks good morning, the Senate Committee will please come to order. We are holding a fourth hearing on stabilizing premiums and ensuring access in the Health Insurance market for 2018. Senator murray and i will have an Opening Statement in the way with hope in our five. Well have the opportunity to ask five minutes of questions. To begin, we ought not to take for granted the three hearings we have had over the last ten days. For seven years, are the civil word was spoken between republicans and democrats on the Affordable Care act. His trump care versus obama care, day in and day out. Rs for the last ten days senators have engaged in serious discussions for several hours at a time about what congress can do between now and the end of this month. To help limit premium increases for 18 million americans next year. And began to lower premiums inei the future and prevent ensures for leaving the markets where the 18 million americans bymeria insurance. Last week between the meeting so befor
The committee on Homeland Securitys subcommittee on Cyber Security and Infrastructure Protection will come to order. First of all im sure i speak to for all of us here on the day as expressing our deepest condolences to all of the family members and all of the victims of yesterdays tragedy in las vegas. Events liking the one yesterday demand the utmost humanity in response to such blind hate and eevlt and hopefully it will give us all a renewed senses of purpose as we approach the tasks of the day. The subcommittee is meeting today to receive testimony regarding the department of homeland securities Cyber Security mission. I recognize myself for an Opening Statement. Were here today at the start of national Cyber Security Awareness Month to discuss what i believe is one of the defining policy challengings. The Cyber Security posture of the United States. Weve seen Cyber Attacks hit nearly every sector. And it is our shared duty to insure that were doing our very best to defend against