U. S. Secretary of state Antony Blinken spoke about the 75th anniversary of the north atlantic treaty organization, nato. Along with jerry general and u. S. Ambassadors julian smith. Its about 20 minutes. We do have three very special announcements. First, during this anniversary year, the u. S. Mission will be renaming its executive Conference Room after madeleine albright, are 64 secretary of state. Many of you knew her. I know you did. And the first woman to ever serve in that role in the United States. As many of you know, secretary albright played a crucial role in advocating for nato enlargement, leading to the inclusion of several central and Eastern European countries. She also championed natos involvement in conflict resolution and peacekeeping efforts, particularly during the balkan wars of the 1990s. Albrights diplomatic finesse and Strategic Vision strengthened natos role as a cornerstone of transatlantic Security Cooperation and it is so fitting that we honor her tonight.
Speaker of the house of representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 6 2015, the chair will now recognize members from lists commit smithed by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to five minutes. But in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from illinois, mr. Gutierrez, for five minutes. Mr. Gutierrez mr. Speaker a few weeks ago i was on the h. B. O. Show real time with mill maher on friday night and had a chance to talk with ann cowl ter. As you might have guest guessed i dont have my speed dial. It was several days after donald trump was running for president. When it was my turn i told mrs. Colter what they were saying about mexican immigrants would serve as a vote rergestration machine to turn g
Superhubs how the financial elite and their Networks Rule our world. I think many of the superhubs see whats wrong with the system but its also one of the key questions i ask in the book, is do they hold the system prisoner or are they prisoners of the system . Is it their fault or is it the systems fault . And i come to the conclusion its the interaction of both. Sunday night at 8 00 p. M. Eastern on cspans q a. Next a look at Wireless Technology and spectrum policy as representatives from the Communications Industry testify at the Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing. Its two hours. Good morning. On behalf of my friend senator shotts and i, im glad to convene the first hearing of subcommittee on communications technology, innovation and the internet, with the 115th congress. So welcome to you all. As we all know, in todays connected world, the demand for spectrum increases with every new technology. Spectrum is the life blood of this connectivity, improving lives of people around the
Superhubs how the financial elite and their Networks Rule our world. I think many of the superhubs see whats wrong with the system but its also one of the key questions i ask in the book, is do they hold the system prisoner or are they prisoners of the system . Is it their fault or is it the systems fault . And i come to the conclusion its the interaction of both. Sunday night at 8 00 p. M. Eastern on cspans q a. Next a look at Wireless Technology and spectrum policy as representatives from the Communications Industry testify at the Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing. Its two hours. Good morning. On behalf of my friend senator shotts and i, im glad to convene the first hearing of subcommittee on communications technology, innovation and the internet, with the 115th congress. So welcome to you all. As we all know, in todays connected world, the demand for spectrum increases with every new technology. Spectrum is the life blood of this connectivity, improving lives of people around the
Responders. Firstnet ceo testified before the Senate Commerce subcommittee on communications and the internet. This hearing is an hour and 20 minutes. Good morning. Glad to convene todays hearing with my friend and colleague Ranking Member shots. We would like to focus on the progress and the challenge thats lie ahead in deploying Public Safety network. Firstnet was established. Narrator middle class tax relief of job creation act of 2012. It is intended to address communication failures that slow Recovery Efforts during Major National emergencies, including the 9 11 attacks and hurricane katrina. In mississippi, we saw firsthand consequences of Communication Network break down. Fema, red cross, and others were hindered from providing the Emergency Recovery Services needed. The 2012 act allocated 7 dls billion from spectrum option proceeds to launch firstnet. The aws three spectrum option which concluded raised the 7 billion needed to begin the planning and development stage. Although