Massive power outage left traffic blocked off for hours. And how the governor says it could have been much, much worse. And we are still keeping an eye on Tropical Storm barry. It was a hurricane but it didnt last very long. Even as a storm barry still caused problems and bay area First Responders heading to the area to try to help. More on that and a live report from louisiana. But first, lets check in with rosemary. These Tropical Storms really can cas havoc. Yes. They are expecting more rainfall in inches as we get into sunday. Here is a look at where it is right now. Still a Tropical Storm at this time with winds at 45 Miles Per Hour. Really it is the rain that everybody is worried about, of course ing see it is moving north, just about 6 Miles Per Hour. That has been the issue with barry. It is creeping through the state of louisiana. Here is a look at where the rain continues. We call it trains, it doesnt move very fast. The same areas continue to be hit for several hours at a ti
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[inaudible conversations] you may be seated. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare a recess at any time without objection so ordered. I ask members not on the subcommittee to participate and be allowed to ask questions after all subcommittee members have been recognized without objection so ordered. I want to recognize everyone to the curing of the subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hopeo this hearing provides an opportunity for members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes are a nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans enter the military Service Academy will not be easy sacrifice and hard work. In the end nearly a decade or more service to this great co
[inaudible conversations] you may be seated. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare a recess at any time without objection so ordered. I ask members not on the subcommittee to participate and be allowed to ask questions after all subcommittee members have been recognized without objection so ordered. I want to recognize everyone to the curing of the subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hopeo this hearing provides an opportunity for members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes are a nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans enter the military Service Academy will not be easy sacrifice and hard work. In the end nearly a decade or more service to this great co
Mr. Banks without objection, so ordered. I want to welcome everyone to this hearing of the military personnel subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hope this hearing provides an opportunity for our members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets and midshipmen are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes our nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans know their path wont be easy, that it demands sacrifice and hard work and in the end, nearly a decade or more of service to this great country. And that is why we are here today, to ensure that our cadets and mids are getting the first class education and the elite military training that they need. But i do have some concerns. All of the military Service Academies use race as selectio