This is two hours 40 minutes. This subcommittee hearing is called to order. I want to welcome everyone to this mornings military personnel subcommittee hearing. S military personnel hearing. Testimonye is to hear from the department of defense and the services regarding efforts they have taken to investigate Senior Leaders misconduct. Our military enjoys the highest confidence of any institution in american society. This welldeserved reputation has been earned through the service and sacrifice of millions of brave men and women. One byproduct of this reputation is that the military and its leaders are held to a much higher standard than almost any other institution. I know that you would never have it any other way. Consequently, the misconduct of a few can greatly impact the reputation of the military. The negative effects are greater. These incidences of senior misconduct, even though relatively rare, not only hurt the victims but can have a Lasting Impact on the readiness of a unit.
Then, we take it out to the world. Ehouse hearing looked at how the pentagon investigates misconduct. Discussed various compliance against military officers. Is two hours and 40 minutes. [inaudible] this subcommittee hearing is called to order. I want to welcome everyone to this mornings military personnel hearing. Testimonye is to hear from the department of defense and the services regarding efforts they have taken to investigate Senior Leaders misconduct. Our military enjoys the highest confidence of any institution in american society. This welldeserved reputation has been earned through the service and sacrifice of millions of brave men and women. One byproduct of this reputation is that the military and its leaders are held to a much higher standard than almost any other institution. I know that you would never have it any other way. Consequently, the misconduct of a few can greatly impact the reputation of the military. The negative effects are greater. These incidences of senio
A House Committee held a hearing yesterday on how the pentagon investigates misconduct by Senior Officers and leaders in the military. The inspectors general of the army, navy, air force and marine corps testified. Colorado congressman mike coffman chaired the hearing. This subcommittee hearing is called to order. I want to welcome everyone to this mornings military personnel subcommittee hearing. The purpose of todays hearing is to receive testimony from the department of defense in the services regarding efforts they have taken to investigate and hold Senior Leaders accountable for misconduct, and to understand what programs and policies are in place to prevent misconduct. Our military enjoys the highest confidence, rating by far of any institutions in american society. This welldeserved reputation has been earned through the service and sacrifice of millions of brave men and women. One byproduct of this reputation is that the military and its leaders are held to a much higher standa
Has been earned through the service and sacrifice of millions of brave men and women. One byproduct of this reputation is that the military and its leaders are held to a much higher standard than almost any other institution. Standard than almost any other institution. I know that you would never have it any other way. Consequently, the misconduct of a few can greatly impact the reputation of the military. The negative effects are greater. These incidences of senior misconduct, even though relatively rare, not only hurt the victims but can have a Lasting Impact on the readiness of a unit. Of seniorincident leader misconduct is too many, it is important to acknowledge that the vast majority of Senior Leaders serve with distinction. It is also important to a knowledge that some of the acts that the military , would not be investigated or punished in the civilian world. We need to ensure that our Senior Leaders uphold the highest standard of ethical conduct. We will hear from two panels t
The committee on Health Care Benefits will come to order. Without objection of the chair we can declare recess at anytime. Its my understanding democrats caucus is not designated the net members are. We know the Ranking Member. Replaced at mr. K ms. Lawrence but i understand were not sure who is all on the committee. A unanimous consent that all members be able to fully participate in todays hearing without objection comes order. Welcome to the new congress. We appreciate you being here be in the Ranking Member. We have mr. Mitchell and a number of other new members through the Oversight Committee will be joining us from the democrat side as well. Want to welcome mr. Mitchell to the committee this afternoon. Lets start Opening Statements and get to her witnesses. We appreciate our witnesses being here today talking about this important subject. Health insurance premiums are soaring. President obama and the ministration promise multiple times the Affordable Care when Laurel Health insur