With the secret science bill is that it asked us to gather information we have no authority to gather and it asks us to release information where i cannot protect peoples personal privacy or confidential Business Information in order to release that publicly. And frankly, the way in which science works in this country is we dont look at the scientists dont exchange all the broad data, although they can and they often do, but they dont have to in order to do scientifically credible ng independent peer review which is the core of how this country has done science forever. Isnt it true that the American Cancer Society did that research independently of the federal government . Well, the two issues that started this concern about secret science had to do with the development of basically studies that were developed by the American Cancer Society and harvard, two not unknown or well thought of or poorly thought of entities. And they had information that we sought. We were given the informat
Federal government . Well, the two issues that started this concern about secret science had to do with the development of basically studies that were developed by the American Cancer Society and harvard, two not unknown or well thought of or poorly thought of entities. And they had information that we sought. We were given the information we had the authority to gather. They offered opportunities for that raw data to be reviewed in oneonone review by researchers, but they are cohort studies. Theyre individuals that are followed for many years. It is theyre great studies. We rely on it. But they are so filled with personal information that it would be impossible to redact that in sheer. So were doing the best we can to get the information out to people that were allowed to release, but in no way does the lack of access to raw data preclude us from relying on these studies and many others that have been the core of how we look at developing National Ambient air quality standards. Thank
Rivals in the first televised political debate. We begin in egypt. Francois hollande was among World Leaders witnessing the opening of a new part of the suez canal. The president of egypt took center stage. It was on his orders it was finished in one year in stead of three. It is hoped it will be a boost to the economy. Claire williams has the story. Claire welcome to egypt. This is the egypt sisi wants the world to see. It was a moment of national pride. The president arrived on the same yacht that sailed on the canal when it opened in 1869. We needed to reassure ourselves and reassure the world that we are capable of building. I believe this is the first step, the very first step. It is the first step of a thousand more we will make. The first step on a long road, i tell you. Claire there was a flight path from some warplanes. The french president was among leaders from europe, africa, and the middle east. The new project was completed in one year instead of three as was initially pl
Soon as today. This morning we are told he is in stable condition, after getting shot twice during the tense standoff. You can hear the chaos from friday morning when the six hour standoff and gunfire landed lieutenant jim hayes in 391year veteran with the fdny and father of two is expected to make a full recovery. The neighbors anxious for him to return home. A great family man. Taking care of his kids. Taking care of the house. Says hello. Very friendly. They showed up at the apartment of garland tyree to serve him for a probation arrest and they called the Fire Department for help with the smoke and lieutenant hayes went in and got struck twice. Once through the left buttock and then the calf muscle. And he opened fire at surrenders when he refused to surrender. We spoke to his mother after the suspect came to his defense. I dont think he wanted to hurt nobody. Sources say sources had been recently investigating the gunman in connection with many shootings in the city. And 18 prior
Visitors to the hill. We have a few of them here today with us. Thank you for all the work that you do. We thank you. Now turning our attention to the hearing, we are joined by the 14th administrator of the epa scott pruitt. Congratulations on your confirmation. You have joined a distinguished group. We look forward to hearing your vision and working with you to provide the resources necessary to lead an agency. We are also joined by holly greaves. I believe this is your first time testifying before the subcommittee as well. Welcome to both of you. Before we dive into the specifics, administrator pruitt, you have a tough job here today. 54 billion for nondefense spending to defense side of the ledger. Those are tough lines to meet. And many tough choices were necessary in order to meet those targets. Earlier this morning i along with Ranking Member, miss mccollum and other members discussed the Defense Budget at the hearing with secretary mattis that conversation further underscored th