Epa administrator, scott pruitt, testified before the House Energy Commerce environmental subcommittee recently on the mission of his agency. He said his three goals are restoring power to the states and adhering to the rule of law and refocusing on the core mission of protecting human health and the environment. This is just over three hours. G statement i want to make a general announcement to member about the process today. After months of trying to find the date f before i begin my Opening Statement i want to make an announcement. After months of trying to get a mutual date for a hearing, we got an agreement with the administrator to joining us. But then we learned mr. Pruitt was being summoned to meet with his boss for 90 minutes around lunch. Rather than agreeing to start the whole process over or hearing earlier, we and to have a defined end time or push the entire hearing to a Late Afternoon start time or try to find another mutually acceptable date we have come to an agreement
Or, did you hear the one about the dentist who married the manicurist . Theyve been fighting tooth and nail ever since. See what i mean . They might make you grown groan a little bit, but they make you smile and make you think of a time when things were a little more simpleand a little more respectful and innocent. Morris also hosted a weekly radio show from the 1940s until his retirement. Indeed, his show brought tremendous happiness to many people in northern california. What is not maybe as well known about morris is that he was also a decorated veteran of world war, i isks world war ii. Where he flew a cargo plane between india and china. He went on to receive the distinguished flying cross, which is second only in prestige to the medal of honor. Again, being an oklahoman, moved to the north state, where he quickly became a local icon in our community, he was well loved. And a great patriot. One time in a personal experience, i was out campaigning, going door to door, this time in
Weve seen him in the room. The Ranking Member is tom carper of delaware. And youre watching live coverage on cspan. Now, good morning. I call this hearing to order. We have quite a full house today. I welcome the audience. This is a formal Senate Hearing in order to allow the committee to conduct its business. Im going to maintain decorum. That means, if theres any disorder or demonstration by a member of the audience, that person causing the disruption will be escorted from the room by the capitol police. First, id like to welcome the administrator of the Environmental Protection agency, the honorable scott pruitt to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for your testimony today. With respect to todays hearings, were going to abide by the committees fiveminute rule for length of member questions in the first round. Time permitting, we will also have a twominute second round of questions until 12 30, when administrator pruitt has to leave the building. Now of course, member
Now, good morning. I call this hearing to order. We have quite a full house today. I welcome the audience. This is a formal Senate Hearing in order to allow the committee to conduct its business. Im going to maintain decorum. That means, if theres any disorder or demonstration by a member of the audience, that person causing the disruption will be escorted from the room by the capitol police. First, id like to welcome the administrator of the Environmental Protection agency, the honorable scott pruitt to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee for your testimony today. With respect to todays hearings, were going to abide by the committees fiveminute rule for length of member questions in the first round. Time permitting, we will also have a twominute second round of questions until 12 30, when administrator pruitt has to leave the building. Now of course, members will also have the ability to submit written questions to administrator pruitt for the record. Todays hearing is t
Theres one models in the usa freedom act which allows surveillance to appoint friends of the court either lawyers to argue legal issues and also interestingly an organization that helps the court understand the Technological Development or Something Like that. Thats one example to get the public a little bit more involved in something that is ine secret. Traditionally the Sticking Point has been its all secret staff. Anybody that gets involved has to be clear. Im thinking beyond that, by necessity we have to go beyond that. Even the folks in the government on my left and right might can see if the government doesnt come with lawful mechanisms continue to be lots of people taking into their own hands. Im just throwing ideas. Im not speaking for everybody. And with all due respect, i dont necessarily mean order people like laura and bob once he goes to private service, although theres a role for that. It would simply be like a jury. I know the jury has a constitutional dimension and this