, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution , participated in the first minutes of voting for the second phase of the 12th term of the Islamic Council elections in tehran this morning by attending Imam Khomeinis hosseini in this period of elections that were held electronically. Leader the Islamic Revolution after participating in the elections , pointing out that there is no difference between the first and second stages of the elections. The importance of the second stage is not less than the first stage, and the people should complete the assembly by attending this stage of the elections. The leader of the Islamic Revolution regarded the elections as a sign of the presence of the people and their will and decisionmaking and said it is the National Duty of every person who wants the country to progress, to work and get closer to great goals. It is to participate in the elections. There is no difference between the first and second stages of the election. The second stage has the s
Service along with these other Television Providers giving you a frontrow seat to democracy. Host abc news and ipsos put out the poll yesterday taking a look at several issues and one of the things they introduce as part of it thata list of important election issues for people who participated. At the top of that list was the economy with 80 of those think thats the top issue. That was followed by inflation, issues of crime and safety, protecting democracy was a category come in number four. Health care following that, at the u. S. Mexico border and then that is followed by gun violence, standing in the world of the united united stan access and then the issues of concerning israel and hamas. Thats the list. You may pick one of those as a top issue for you this election year, maybe other issue you want to add to that list. You can call us 2027488000 for democrats, 2027488001 for republicans and independents 2027488002. As you called to let you know what to expect during the course of t
Chairman and the Ranking Member, the whole committee here, senator barrasso, senator carper, you have an introduction to make also. We will do that. Lets recognize senator carper because he will be coming back and doing his a little later. Very briefly, welcome to this important hearing, i think the chair and Ranking Member for putting this together and giving us a chance to say something, i ask unanimous consent him if i come back and give it live later this morning i will do that, good to see you, thank you for joining us this is important stuff. I want to thank all of you for being here today, thank you for your help in getting this together. I have taken counts, the last one other than you and me, retiring this year, that means you and me. I hope that is not a message. We did coming, working together in a bipartisan way of accomplishing things, looking forward to working with my colleagues who worked in legislation benefiting users for Transportation Networks and the economy. Since
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
Good morning, were placed to welcome back a good friend, dr. David shulkin. She last time you appeared before our committee you were in the virginia undersecretary for health and now kicked upstairs after a nance confirmation vote and that says a lot in this political environment. So congratulations. You have a great background in the philadelphia area, just learned you were in marstown and you certainly bring lat of experience to the job and although im sure these days that the challenges are very dawning for you daunting for you. This hearing is unusual. Rather than the typical Budget Hearing we have at this time of year, were limited to a discussion of the skinny budget, the skinny budget materials the onb sent to the hill in march. They twopage entry for the va doesnt give us much to go on in terms of Program Priorities but the skinny budget gives us the administration is proposing a 4. 4 billion 6 funding increase for the agency and addition theres 2. 9 billion proposed in new man