Sure. Madam secretary you want it call the roll please. Sure roll call commissioner president adams commissioner woo ho item 2 approval of the minutes for the may 10, 2016, so moved second all in favor, say i. I. Opposed . Item 3 Public Comment on executive session. Any Public Comment on executive session also known as item 4 executive session. Motion i move to reconvene in open session you so moved all in favor, say i. I. Opposed . I move to not disclose anything discussions in closed session. We need a all in favor, say i. I. Opposed . It passes par item 6 pledge of allegianllegiancegianceallegian allegiancer item 6 pledge of allegian allegiance. And to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please be advised the ringing of and use of cell phones, phones, please be advised that the chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person s responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar
Asked by our constituents all the time to support very projects. Deputy secretary theres been some question about this review board that you allegedly created to review the l. A. Films case. Are you aware of that . Yes, but that was not created for that case. That was created for all cases. The concept of the decision board was generated in 2011. I discussed with career employees the application of that decision board to the issue of difference, which was of tremendous concern in the community, in the eb5 program. I discussed its application with a number of career employees in 2012 and ongoing. So it was not limited to that one case. Zblf the decision board or deference board, as it was termed subsequently was a reform applicable to the eb5 program writ large and it was needed and especially with respect to the the issue of difference, which caused so much consternation in the community, wh u when uscis would make a decision. Investors would invest. Capital would be infused. Business
Officials about just that. Reporter the head of kurdish intelligence told us its essential that the United States strike isis in syria because thats where isis leadership and strength are. Secondly, he said his lightly armed troops here in Northern Iraq need heavy weapons from the United States, like tanks and artillery. We visited some of those troops on the front today. They were guarding a bridge that leads to the oilrich city of kirkuk. The u. S. Air strikes have allowed them to go on the offensive, but its a battle thats just beginning. Bob. Schieffer thank you, scott. The president last delivered a formal address to the nation one year ago tonight. In that speech, he was talking about the threat of chemical weapons in syria. Now, here is the president. My fellow americans, tonight i want to speak to you about what the United States will do with our friends and allies to degrade and ultimately destroy the terrorist group known as isil. As commanderinchief, my highest priority is t
Good morning and the before i continue, i need to review the protocols for all members remotely joining the hearing. Members participating must be visible on screen for the purpose of identity verification, establishing and maintaining a quorum, participating in the proceedings and vote. Members must continue to use the Software Platform video function the entire time while in attendance unless they experience connectivity issues or other technical problems that render them unable to participate on camera. Until members experiencing technical difficulties if they should contact at the Committee Staff for assistance. With that, id like to turn to my opening remarks as i mentioned we believe we have 11 and maybe a quarter but well stretch that as far as we can and we appreciate you working with us so. First of all, today id like to welcome mr. Stefany Deputy Assistant secretary of the navy for research, development and acquisition. , Lieutenant General wise, for aviation aviation, and Li
Good morning, and welcome to the second subcommittee to reveal the departments fiscal year 2023 requests. But before i continue, i need to review protocols for all members who are locally joining the hearing. Members participating must be visible on screen for the purposes of identity, verification, establishing and maintaining a, participating in proceedings and voting. Members must continue to use the software platform, video function, while in attendance. And an experience connectivity issues or technical problems that render them unable to participate. If a member is experiencing technical difficulties they should contact the Committee Staff for systems. With that, id like to turn to my opening remarks, as i mentioned, we believe we have we will stretch it as far as we can. We appreciate you working with us. First of all, welcome, the principal civilian deputy Lieutenant General wise deputy for aviation and Lieutenant General heckle, commanding general for calm that Development Com