Joining us today. We are holding this hybrid hearing in compliance with House Resolution accordingly i am 965. Joined by members here in the hearing room as well as approximately ten members on the remote platform. Thats outstanding, and i want to thank them for joining us. Before we turn to todays important topic i want to remind the members of a few procedures to help us navigate the terrain here. First, consistent with regulations the committee will keep microphones muted. For those participating virtually to limit background noise. Pause for one moment. So we will pause for one moment. Members are responsible for unmuting themselves, unmuting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for their five minutes. Members here in the hearing room also are reminded to keep your microphones muted when you are not recognized. Second, for the members participating virtually, you must have your cameras on at all times. If you need to step away from the proceeding, please leave y
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Okay. Good morning. Welcome. I call to order the subcommittee on oversight. I want to thank everybody for joining us today. Were holding this hybrid hearing in compliance with House Resolution 965. Accordingly, i am joined but members here in the hearing room as well as approximately ten members on the remote platform. Thats outstanding, and i want to thank them for joining us. Before we turn to todays important topic, i want to remind the members of a few procedures to endus navigate ther the help us navigate the terrain here. First, consistent with regulations, the committee will keep microphones muted. For those participating virtually to limit background noise. [inaudible conversations] well pause for one moment. [background sounds] members are responsible for unmuting themselves, unmuting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for their five minutes. Members here in the hearing room also are reminded to keep your microphones muted when you are not recognized. Sec
Remind the members of a few procedures to endus navigate ther the help us navigate the terrain here. First, consistent with regulations, the committee will keep microphones muted. For those participating virtually to limit background noise. [inaudible conversations] well pause for one moment. [background sounds] members are responsible for unmuting themselves, unmuting themselves when they seek recognition or when recognized for their five minutes. Members here in the hearing room also are reminded to keep your microphones muted when you are not recognized. Second, for the members participating virtually, you must have your cameras on at all times. If you need to step away from the proceeding, please leave your camera on rather than logging9 out. Third, we will discuss pence with our practice of observing the gibbons rule and instead go in order of seniority for questioning,al for nateing between minority alternating between majority and minority. I thank you all [inaudible] a quick te
[inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] supporting others. It goes a long way, reducing the debt. [inaudible conversations] can you hear me . [inaudible conversations] good morning, you are with us today. Good morning. Will a [inaudible conversations] will subcommittee will come to order. Welcome to todays hybrid hearing. Most numbers will appear remotely by webex. I may be the only member appearing at present though all three witnesses are appearing in person and appreciate that. Since many members are appearing, let me remind by pursuant to the latest guidance, all individuals attending in person must wear a face mask. I am wearing mine except to make this statement. Members not wearing a facemask will not be recognized was let me make a few reminders to those appearing in person, actually they are not. A timer is visible directly in front of you. All members appearing remotely, youre familiar w