This hearing is call to order. Welcome. 50 years ago, exactly what each week from today, at approximately 9 30 am, 2 astronauts, sitting atop a rocket the size of a navy destroyer, packing 7. 5 Million Pounds of thrust, took off from Kennedy Space center in florida. Roughly 1 Million People had gathered on the ground to watch this historic event. That included half of the u. S. Congress. These 3 astronauts, as one of the newspapers put it at the time, carried with them the hopes of the world. The u. S. 1969. The year before i was born. The astronauts were now im strong, but, and michael collins. And the mission was apollo 11. Armstrong and aldrin went on to make history a little more than 100 hours later. When with more than one third of the earths the earth watching, word listening live. They became the first humans to ever set foot on the moon. The apollo 11 mission would go on to make history again. A little less than 100 hours after that, as the First Mission not only to put men on
Are on the telephone. Can you confirm . Stopping a quorum is present. Court reporter present . I need a verbal yes for the court reporter. The meeting comes to order. I see the commissioner is joining us as well. And approving the agenda for this meeting. So moved. Is there a second . I begin the second. I understand at least one commissioner will need to leave to catch a flight. Is there a second . Are there any other amendments . I would like to amended to include a vote on a draft a statement that was circulated earlier this week from the commissioner regarding a portion of crime against white nationalism. Is there a second . Second. And any other . I think your microphone is off. Turn your microphone on. It appearsi thought escapement was included. It is not. I move my statement should be included. Are there any other amendments . Lets vote to approve it as amended. All thoseany of those . The motion passes unanimously. The commission was privileged to receive a tour of the Holocau
Capable of driving and being in the driver seat of her own destiny by doing this act. Walked sunday night at eight eastern on cspan q a. General appear before the Senate Services committee for his confirmation hearing to serve as vice chair of the joint chiefs of staff. Senators questioned him about allegations of Sexual Assault brought against him. This is about two and half hours. Joint chiefs of staff. We thank you for being here today and we welcome your family here and friends, doctor hyten, they can be introduced at the time youre recognized for your Opening Statement. We have our boring questions you have to respond to first. Have you adhered to the laws and regulations governing the conflict of interest. Do you agree if confirmed to testify before this committee . Guesser. Do you agree to provide a documenting for the electronic forms of communication in a timely manner when requested by the duly constituted committee or to consult with the Committee Regarding the basis of any
[gavel pounding] this hearing is call to order. Welcome. 50 years ago, exactly what each week from today, at approximately 9 30 am, 2 astronauts, sitting atop a rocket the size of a navy destroyer, packing 7. 5 Million Pounds of thrust, took off from Kennedy Space center in florida. Roughly 1 Million People had gathered on the ground to watch this historic event. That included half of the u. S. Congress. These 3 astronauts, as one of the newspapers put it at the time, carried with them the hopes of the world. The u. S. 1969. The year before i was born. The astronauts were now im strong, but, and michael collins. And the mission was apollo 11. Armstrong and aldrin went on to make history a little more than 100 hours later. When with more than one third of the earths the earth watching, word listening live. They became the first humans to ever set foot on the moon. The apollo 11 mission would go on to make history again. A little less than 100 hours after that, as the First Mission not o
Q a. Discussionit next, a of federal employees and how they relate to President Trumps decision to maintain control of his Business Operations while in office. Speakers include the former director of the office of government ethics, New York University brendans institute in washington, d. C. Hosting this 90minute event. Center in washington, d. C. , hosting this event. I am with the Brennan Center for justice. The cohosts ofk this event this afternoon and for being such a great partner to the Brennan Center for justice. On behalf of the Brennan Center, we are pleased you have joined us for what we know is an exciting conversation on president ial ethics law, and this is a particularly good time to have this discussion. The Brennan Center, for those of you who do not know, seeks to improve our broken systems of justice and democracy, and we like to use advocacy, research, and strategic negotiations to do just that. We work on what we think are very cutting edge issues, such as voting ri