Welcome to the hearing on Oversight Department of justice. Chair recognizes the gentleman from california to lead us in the pledge. Please stand. Please face whichever flag is most appropriate for your direction. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands one nation under god with liberty and justice for all. Chernow recognizes himself her Opening Statement. The fix is in. Even with the facesaving indictment last week of hunter biden, everyone knows the fix is in. 4 1 2 years the department of justice has been investigating mr. By the, an investigation run by david wiess, an investigation that limited the number of witnesses agents could interview, an investigation a prohibited agent from referring to the president as the big guy in any interviews they did get to do. An investigation that curtailed attempts to interview biden by giving a heads up. An investigation that noted run by mr. Weiss where they told the congress three
Espn2. Greenhousearing on gas standards on vehicles and how its affecting the industry. This is just over two hours. Well, good morning. Today we are here to talk about the fuel program in the Greenhouse Gas emission standards at the u. S. Epa. This program was established by congress in 1975. The goals of the program are to improve fuel economy, reduce oil consumption, and secure the Nations Energy independence. It has gone through major changes in the past four decades because of political and economic forces. Less than 10 years ago, the epa standards are created to incentivize the production of more efficient vehicles that will use less fuel and less Carbon Dioxide. Various states have enacted their own standards relation to automobile omissions. Behind theseon garments are created in a complicated rep. Torres came. Energy independence important goal but realworld facts and must drive her to tory choices. Choices. Regulatory there is an attempt to create a National Standard guard to
Today we are here to discuss the stakeholders Corporate Average Fuel Economy Program at the national Highway Transportation Administration in the Greenhouse Gas emission standards at the us epa agency that governs fuel economy standards. This program was established by congress in 1975 and the goals of the program are to improve vehicle economy, reduce Oil Consumption and secure the Nations Energy independence. The program has undergone major changes and modifications the past four decades both because of political and economic forces. Less than ten years ago and on top of the program the epa was created with the device more efficient vehicles that will use less fuel and less corporate backside. In addition various states have enacted their own standards with respect to automobile admission. The combination of these departments is created and incredibly compensated regulatory scheme improving fuel efficiency and achieving Energy Independence is an important goal. Realworld backs and da
Here. And for your willi in ingness t serve in this important capacity. Mr. Azar certainly has his work cut out for him. Health and Human Services is a massive, Sprawling Department that oversees trillions of dollars in spending and liabilities and encompasses all areas of our Nations Health care system. As a result, if confirmed, mr. Azars work will impact the lives of every single american. Now, thats a big job. It requires knowledge, experience, and most important, strong leadership. Fortunately, our nominee brings all of this to the table, having nearly two decades of experience in the health care sector, including about six years working at the highest levels of hhs. During his time at hhs, mr. Azar play eed key roles in implementg new policies including Medicare Part d and the Medicare Advantage program. He was also a leader in hhs responses to the anthrax attacks shortly after 9 11, the sars and monkey pox crisis, and hurricane katrina, just to mention a few. If confirmed, mr. A
You can see the schedule for this term plus a list of all current justices and search all their appearances on cspan. With video on demand, you can watch all the oral arguments weve aired at cspan. Org supreme court. Health and Human Services secretary nominee alex azor testified yesterday at his confirmation hearing about Prescription Drug prices, medicaid and medicare and experience at eli lilly. Tommy thompson and mike leavitt, former Health Secretaries under george w. Bush introduced him to the Senate Finance committee. [inaudible conversations] i think we better get it going. This meeting will come to order. Welcome everybody to this mornings hearing. Today the committeeg. Will consider and examine the nomination of alex azor to save as serve as the secretary of health, one of the most important jobs anywhere in the world. Like to welcome him to the finance committee this morning. Thank you for being here and for your willingness to serve in this important capacity. He certainly h