These are folks that have been in our schools and know our kids and are beloved, and im excited to help support them through the program. Im also excited about the cohortive teachers of color. I had the opportunity were you with me on that, mark . We went to the reception for the teachers of color, and it was just really great to that we have a targeted team that really seeks out our teachers of color. Im curious about San Francisco state. In the past, theyve been kind of our largest resource for recruitment and just wondering how if we still have a strong relationship with them. Im seeing that were working with other universities, and just wanted to check in with them i mean, with you on them. Yeah. Great. San Francisco State is the largest partner in our ihe, our network, and we do make a point of meeting with them separately, as well, because they are a critical partner in filling a lot of our positions. So one of our initiatives that were working on now is being more strategic in h
That would like to address the commission . Seeing none, well close public are we ready . Closed session, is there a motion not to disclose . I will make the motion. Is there a second . Second. Can we take the item without objection . Item passes. Mr. Secretary, next item. General floor comment. Before we go general Public Comment, i want to make a quick announcement. I think there was confusion as to the agenda on todays meeting. Theres nothing today on fossil fuel investment. That meeting is on the 24th, as posted on the website. We apologize for any confusion. First, john furland. Two or three minutes . Two minutes. I wanted to comment on the ci reports. There was a great start in the absolute return section of the report. Im happy because ive supported that for almost three years now. Secondly, theres nothing in the report on well, one phrase on risk. And so, were in the middle of an extremely complacent meltup phase, which Jeremy Graham just wrote about. Nobody knows the results.
Medical examiners have no training on how to conduct gulf war illness exams. Witnesses included representatives from the Veterans Affairs department, the Government Accountability office and advocates for veterans. Good morning and welcome, everyone. This is joint hearing of the subcommittee on disability assistance and Memorial Affairs and oversight and investigation. Well now come to order. I first want to take a moment to thank my colleagues, sharon burgman, Ranking Member who should be along shortly and Ranking Member custer for hold tinge hearing with me today on the important issue were facing, and thats helping gulf war veterans get the benefits that theyve earned. It should go without saying that we have a duty to take care of the men and women who is been wounded while serving in our military. Unfortunately, too many injured gulf war veterans are not being taken care of. The va estimates 44 of gulf war veterans develop gulf war illness, yet 26 of these veterans are reseefceivi
Medical examiners have no training on how to conduct gulf war illness exams. Witnesses included representatives from the Veterans Affairs department, the Government Accountability office and advocates for veterans. Good morning and welcome, everyone. This is joint hearing of the subcommittee on disability assistance and Memorial Affairs and oversight and investigation. Well now come to order. I first want to take a moment to thank my colleagues, sharon burgman, Ranking Member who should be along shortly and Ranking Member custer for hold tinge hearing with me today on the important issue were facing, and thats helping gulf war veterans get the benefits that theyve earned. It should go without saying that we have a duty to take care of the men and women who is been wounded while serving in our military. Unfortunately, too many injured gulf war veterans are not being taken care of. The va estimates 44 of gulf war veterans develop gulf war illness, yet 26 of these veterans are reseefceivi
Good morning and welcome, everyone. This is joint hearing of the subcommittee on disability assistance and Memorial Affairs an oversight and investigation will come to order. I first want to take a moment to thank my colleagues, chambering man. Ranging member esty who should be along this morning and Ranking Member Kuster Holding the hearing on important issue were facing helping gulf war veterans get benefits they earned. It should go without saying we have a duty to take care of the men and women who have been wounded while serving in our military. Unfortunately too many injured gulf war veterans are not being taken care of. Va estimates 44 of gull war veterans develop gulf war illness, yet 26 of those veterans are receiving benefits. Something doesnt add up. On march 15th, 2016 during a similar joint hearing on gwi claims va, va testified that it was taking steps to improve service for gulf war veterans. Yet one year later, gao found va is still only approving 17 of claims of gulf w