Purple heart. Matt is our hero because of how he lived, says the reverend who spoke at matts memorial service. He didnt miss life. He lived life. Service was a proud tradition in matts family. His father lowell r. Hanson jr. Served in the army. One of matts brothers is currently active duty army, while the other is in the army reserves. Matt himself was born in germany on a military base. As mary, matts mom puts it, matt to go rogue and join the marines. Matt had a strong work ethic in high school, says his father lowell. He used to get up at 4 00 in the morning to milk kowrks then go to school, then on to football practice and back to work on the fannie mae farm. Other people noticed and were impressed by his work ethic appeared i was proud of him. He was determined that when he got old enough he would join the marines and serve his country. Growing up, matter matter was known for his blue eyes and sneaky smile, and aide way of talking himself out of anything. He had an easygoing mann
Ignored again . Thats why we thought this problem was fixed last time. And then we worked over the course of the last two years to try to get the reforms that both sides of the aisle enacted. Lowell braynard told me they were not going to interact with the subsidies right across in the treasury department. In the meantime while we wait for reform to be implemented and find out its not going to be implemented, how many jobs will we lose in the interim . Were going to lose thousands. Thats why our position has changed. Last time, we thought we had it fixed. Now our position is if theres not a stop on widebody financing for stateowned. I appreciate that, mr. Wilburn, what youre doing, i appreciate your service as well as your entrepreneurial spirit. I just have one bone to pick with you. I know you say youre a free markettype of guy. I think you said i pledged my collateral, you can only pledge that once. And i get that. But i guesses that the way the free markets work. If i have an idea
Believe its necessary to your Business Model, i accept that. But how is that fair to the other millions and millions of Small Businesses who sell to americans who dont get their products subsidized to the federal government . Sir, id love to compete on a fair basis in america with my Green Technology to take bio gas into methane. I dont get a subsidy. I take exception to your remark. But my point is does xm not subsa die finance for your products . I dont believe that im subsidized. I dont believe that at all. Yes, sir. Let me speak to that point, if i may, mr. Chairman with all due respect. And i do respect you from the bottom of my heart. My point is, you asked a question. I cant sell my technology here because theres barriers to entry to the market. And the barriers to the entry of the market is the oil and gas industry who subsidize the 15 oil and gas depletion allowance. I dont get that as a producer. I can but my bio and gas mr. Wilburn, wed be willing to work with you and be muc
Officers, everyonewho was present on that day or had their agency present, civilians, too, so much appreciate the fact that their loved ones are not forgotten. That well always remember their names and well remember their actions that day and this was a must do. This needed to be done and im so glad it was. Sandra you wrote a piece on the 15year anniversary of 9 11. This is 19 years now since these attacks. Next year, of course, will be 20 years and it is hard to believe this time has passed. But at 15 years, brad, you wrote america is at our best when were tested as a nation. It was a very significant piece in which you went on to say americas greatest strengths from our freedom, liberty and goodness. What was the point of your piece that day as we look back at the tragic events that happened that morning . Look, there isnt anything my nephew would have wanted more than to be helping people and sacrificing his life. Thats what we do every day in america. We have brave servicemen and w
An election in limbo . Nobody really knew what was going to happen. Just count the votes and a nation divided. We were going to hold florida unless they sent in federal troops. Happening not in 2020. This is cnns coverage of election 2000. But 20 years ago, bush versus gore, the closest race in modern american political history. I was just seeing my life kind of flash around me. An Election Night like no other. I was operating in an environment of volcanic chaos. Bulletin. Florida pulled back into the undecided column. Launching a war for the white house. The Campaign Chairman comes in and says to you you better get people scrambling for a recount. And that was the holy shit moment. 36 days of political combat at the highest levels. In the end the Supreme Court had the last word. If you were a screenwriter, theyd fire you for this story. So could it happen again . Theres no question it could happen again. We want gore we want gore we want gore. Its after 3 in the morning in 2000. Al go