[background noises] thank you since we are back here were the reason we had to go recess was because the majority could not exceed on the probations bill including this area so it is an fortunate this is the state of our nation but hearing on on the last day but before recess. We appreciate you being here today. Id like to ask a few questions about Climate Change challenges the park service faces and how use the Inflation Reduction Act fund. Could you talk about is the Biggest Challenges right now how can we address the . I mentioned housing which is in a product category going fairly of a thriving workforce and what you hear from constituents or employees, we would be all ears and trying to empower, diversify and provide housing as we discussed over the break and try to deal which is something that is back in the other thing youre focused on his climate and the impact that being able to maintain good Visitor Experiences as the environment changes so this factors into our investments s
Thats all the time we have, thank you for joining us and thank you to our panelists. We have an Excellent Program the rest of the day but we will have a quick break before the. Just stay seated and we will get you started. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] if everyone could take their seats, we are going to keep the programming rolling. Holy, holy, holy. That was lively and fantastic first panel cover the waterfront the currency, payment nerds to realize, what do you do when you need money . It is the focal. Of our next. The cfpb and whether you agree or disagree what they are doing, they are doing about a massive accomplishment in washington often underappreciated. Time in government is skynet, the ability to effectuate change is what we are to judge by what we think it was for the good or ill but i can few people who are skillful and impactful in their career effectuating change before becoming director confirmed unanimously that the federal trade commission before
Closer to cold and great shape here. Back to monday the first date of the Fourth Quarter and it starts with something we have covered very well. That is the which is the snackfood business. That is a north american serial business. Cheeses, pringles and pop tarts among other goodies that may not be all that good for you. Kelloggs since the breakup was announced. Either way, i can these are agents of economic decline. The government close impacts so it is not as big of a deal but the auto is truly an issue that keeps expanding. If it keeps expanding next week, it will not be all that good. The stocks trade like there will be a deal. When you listen to the united auto workers, he seems like a bit of a capricious fella. Especially when he has the president of the United States walking a picket line. Fords offer has been generous here it is getting really personal i dont like that. And it is not clear whether they will say anything. Remember is to stop inflation, not to boost growth. I dou
Technology hears testimony from broadband Industry Experts on investments for the universal service fund, the importance of the conductivity program and the root causes of barriers to Broadband Access. The subcommittee will come to order and the chair recognizes itself for five minutes for an Opening Statement and again thank you to the witnesses for being with us today. Americans relyy on Internet Connectivity for work, education, healthcare. Despite years of efforts and billions of dollars Many Americans are still without a reliable broadband connection. Closing the Digital Divide is a bipartisan priority and significant resources have been dedicated to this effort. Thee Department Requires a dedicated insufficient response for an overwhelming response. As Ronald Reagan rightly said the government is not the solution to the problem, the government is the problem. In may, 2020 to the Government Accountability office found that there were over 130 broadband programs across 15 federal g
Americans are still without a reliable broadband connection. Closing this divide is a bipartisan priority and significant federal resources have been dedicated to this effort. Unfortunately, a problem that requires an efficient response is overwhelming and scattered federal funding response as Ronald Reagan said, the government is not the solution to the problem but is the problem. In may of 2022, the Government Accountability office found there were over 130 broadband programs across 15 federal Government Agencies. These programs, the broadband equity access created an Infrastructure Investment and jobs and missed 42. 45 billion. One of the Top Priorities is making sure these programs administered effectively so that money dedicated to closing the Digital Divide achieves its goal. The main concern about whether that will happen. Some of these programs including outside trade of regular order, there is no discussion of 42 billion is the right number or debate on how the program should