Epidemic, and that is very inspiring to us, to see these small news organizations that are struggling because they have lost so much advertising over the past decade, and still putting resources into this story is really important. So we cheer all those people on. Ms. Casey where does this go from here . Mr. Rosen i think the story that we did will get local television stations now to say lets cover it in our area in the bigger way. Lets not just cover the car crash or local three alarm fire, lets devote resources to this. When that happens, here is how it works in washington. Those stories happen, people at home get outraged, they call their senator and congressman, the senator and congressman look at the mail and the incoming phone list, and says oh, i better do something about that. Legislation has been proposed maybe to remedy it. Law enforcement, maybe the vote is more resources in a proper way. To theely, it goes executive branch that says this is going to be a big voting issue i
The Senate Armed Services Committee Held a hearing yesterday. [inaudible conversations] , one. Of morning. The Committee Meets to receive testimony on the u. S. Government policy strategy and organization to protect our nation in cyberspace. To begin id like to thank senators rounds and nelson for their leadership on these issues and our Cyber Security subcommittee. This hearing builds upon the good work that they and their subcommittee have done to tackle the critical challenge of cyber. This is a challenge that is growing more dire and more complex. Not a week passes that we dont read about some disturbing new incident, Cyber Attacks against our Government Systems and Critical Infrastructure, data breaches back compromise Sensitive Information of our citizens and companies, attempts to manipulate Public Opinion through social media and of course attacks against the fundamentals of our democratic system and process. Those are just the ones that we know about. This is a totally new kin
Those online. Welcome to the mission to mars summit. Earth is not the center of the universe. Now, you either smile at me or smirk at me after saying this to please realize that it has only been a known and establish fact for over 400 years. Copernicusnicholas aoved it beyond a shadow of doubt. Humans can fly, that is a truth that has been with us for only over a century. Humans can walk on the moon, again only less than half a century a truth to us. Considering our time on the planet, these are short times to know these things. 16 years fromis now, a small crew of six women and men will be in route to mars. Yearsabout it, only 16 from now that can be true, too. ,ut if we want that to happen we today will have to ensure we keep track with our human mars program. Looking at you, my audience, i know i am looking at the experts that can make this happen. As you truly are the best and the brightest in all fields we need to send humans to mars. Lets show our resolve. Lets keep building the
Sen. Imhoff we all have on our minds and in our prayers senator mccain. He is going through some recovery right now and will be able to come back this week. That will change the way we are doing business a little bit. Nonetheless, he will be back with us very soon. Committee this morning is considering the renomination of general sova for the appointment of vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We have already been through this trail that through this drill. Do you have any family you would like to introduce . I have an opening statement. Imhoff general selva, your time has been marked by great challenges in national , north koreas pursuit of nuclear and longrange missile capabilities, isis, and are young women and men continue to serve in the battlefield in afghanistan to ensure that that country never again serves as a safe haven for terrorists. Moving forward, new leadership at the department of defense and military services present renewed opportunities for armed forces as we
Sen. Imhoff we all have on our minds and in our prayers senator mccain. He is going through some recovery right now and will be able to come back this week. That will change the way we are doing business a little bit. Nonetheless, he will be back with us very soon. Committee this morning is considering the renomination of general sova for the appointment of vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. We have already been through this trail that through this drill. Do you have any family you would like to introduce . I have an opening statement. Imhoff general selva, your time has been marked by great challenges in national , north koreas pursuit of nuclear and longrange missile capabilities, isis, and are young women and men continue to serve in the battlefield in afghanistan to ensure that that country never again serves as a safe haven for terrorists. Moving forward, new leadership at the department of defense and military services present renewed opportunities for armed forces as we