You do at George Mason University . Prof. Wijesekera i do research mostly related to cybersecurity and its consequences on the Transportation Systems. I have a large group of students who work on radio communications. Some on uavs, meaning unmanned areas. Torything that is related industrial automation. What is that word you are using . Wakers . Yes, like inera buses and trains and so on. Any classes as well . Prof. Wijesekera yes, i usually teach cybersecurity classes. This fall, i am going to teach a class on automatic wakers. Good selectiony facultyate students and that lift us update by day. We are encouraged to do whatever out and look at the new areas that are emerging and participate to the best extent we can. Peter you also have worked at the National Institute of standards and technology. What is that, and what are you doing . The nationalera institute of standards and fornology has a division cybersecurity. As a visiting researcher, and most of my work there has been forensic
Lights in here, because youre all going to be on tv. Cspan is taping tonight. Im kidding, youre not going to be on cspan, the speaker will be on cspan. When we get to the q a, they usually want to bring a mic down so they can record it. So if you have a question, just try to wait until they bring the mic to you so we dont have to repeat it. The speaker will repeat the questions so you can hear, but this is so they can hear it or however they work it. Our speaker tonight is david robarge, received a phd at columbia university. After teaching at columbia, banker david rockefeller, media studies at columbia, he joined the cia in 1989 and later became a political and leadership analyst on the middle east. Dr. Robarge moved to the cia history staff in 1996 and was appointed chief historian of the cia in 2005. Hes published several classified works as well as unclassified mono graphs on supersonic Reconnaissance Aircraft and intelligence the American Revolution and biography as director of C
[inaudible conversations] the committee will come to order. Good morning, and welcome to our witnesses, several of whom have traveled the considerable distances to be here today for this important hearing on paid family and medical leave. Before we move to our scheduled committee business, i want to take a moment to acknowledge the recent tragic passing of pamela moomau, a valued member staff of the staff of the joint committee on taxation for over 28 years. A reminder, again, of the considerable talent that exists sometimes outside of the glare of publicity. Pamela began her career at the joint committee on taxation in may of 1991, and over the years applied her skill on many legislative issues, both large and small. Her colleagues on the joint committee on taxation have said that pam was tireless in her dedication to the work of the joint committee, and that she readily accepted projects that were analytically difficult and often data deficient. She was in her office cheerfully worki
Investigation, and his former clients, Jeffrey Epstein and o. J. Simpson. This is 45 minutes. I hope you have enjoyed your dinners on this beautiful evening. There is a little bit of Dinner Service still going on. Of Dinner Service going on over here, but everyone is trying to be as quiet as they can. I believe all of the Service Staff is out of the room now and we can have your undivided attention to enjoy what is sure to be a compelling discussion. Lifedershowitz spent his defending Civil Liberties, defending free speech on College Campuses, and defending israel. He joined the Harvard Law School factory at the age of 25. Blanklyof one of our fellows. Blankley fellows. He became americas professor after teaching more than 10,000 students. Professor dershowitz has been called the winningest criminal lawyer in history. He has one won a vast majority of his cases. He continues to devote have his bonoice to pr to pro cases and causes. He has written nearly 40 bucks including his 10 most r
At williams college. Dr. Nolan is the author of several books including what we are here to discuss this evening what they saw in America Alexis de tocqueville, max weber, g. K. Chesterton and sayyid qutb. I especially look forward to this discussion as dr. Nolans insights will help us wrap up a yearlong study at the Mcconnell Center on American Political Culture inspired by tocquevilles democracy in america. Dr. Nolan holds an undergraduate degree from the university of virginia. His teaching and Research Interests fall within the general areas of law and society, culture, technology and social change and historical comparative sociology. He is the recipient of several grants and awards including the National Endowments for the humanities fellowships and a full bright scholarship. We look forward to dr. Williams pardon, dr. Nolans engaging discussion this evening on dark strands and bright threads, what they saw in america. Dr. Nolan has agreed to take questions from the audience foll