Live at 2 15 eastern. That on cspan as well. The Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Held a hearing on Wildland Fire Management programs. We hear from officials with the u. S. Forest service and the interior department as well as state officials from california and alaska. Good morning. Committee will come to order. Discuss thetoday to outlook for the 2019 wildfire season. We know it is underway, certainly in my state. I know its underway in washington state, california, most certainly. Westall received virginia, you are ok right now. But if you look at that map, the red in the southwest is something to Pay Attention to as well. Last week, the National Interagency fire center released its potential outlook for june through september and despite relief from the oppressive Drought Conditions this past winter, analysts addict elevated wildfire activity in california, oregon, and washington, among other areas in the country. Some of the some believe the stage is set for fire act
Extraordinary life filling with challenges and firsts. A tribute in this artist and poetment the troubles are piling on for Eric Shinseki, speaking volumes for the scandal swirling around the Veterans Affairs department. New allegations of lies and indinners indifference at the Veterans Affairs unit in phoenix, some waiting 4 months for an appointment. Reporter for men and women that serve in the military and needing care, the interim report by the Inspector General of the v. A. Is not reassuring. A review of phoenix found 1700 veterans were not registered properly, leaving them at risk of being forgotten or lost. Earlier Phoenix Health care officials reported minimal delay, wait times of 14 days. The Inspector Generals review of a sample found a significant delay with a weight time of 114 days. The report confirmed that phoenix employees kept two sets of waiting lists to conceal long wait times. Senator john mccain says the Inspector Generals report does not go far enough. I believe t
Thats in the week ahead. Im proud of how much you wanted to help the afghan people. A mother and father send a longdistance message. You are free, i will see you soon, my beloved son. As an american soldier held captive for half a decade. Bowe, you are not left behind. Begins a journey home. Bowe bergdahl is free, but is not home just yet. Hes staying at a u. S. Army hospital so doctors can evaluate his condition. Back in his home state of idaho the celebrating is underway. Allen schauffler is joining us from boise. This is a family that wants their son back on u. S. Soil. Do we know when that will happen, allan schauffler . Reporter no, we dont know yet. Bowe bergdahls parents held a press conference, they didnt take questions, but discussed a lot of issues and talked directly to their son, orindirectly. The time line to getting him home to idaho is not clear at this time. Johnny and Jenny Bergdahl havent spoken to their son directly, but spoke indirectly knowing hed see this press co