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This Armed Services committee is one hour and 45 minutes. Committee will come to order. We turn our attention to the Central Command area of operations, where much of the nations military power has been engaged since 1991. While we are rightfully focusing attention on other threats, such as a resurgent russia and assertive china, the threat of terrorism has not gone away. As discussed a few weeks ago, it is difficult to see how isis is totally eliminated from syria, and al qaeda has not disappeared either. While terrorist have physically spread to other locations, some have become quite adept on posting online comic instigating terrorists incidents in the west. Iran poses a significant threat to regional stability. None of us will prevent will forget the central fight to prevent afghanistan from becoming a base for terrorism. I appreciate the witnesses answering our questions. I want to mention one additional issue that has been in the news lately. There have been press reports about c
Attention on other threats, such as a resurgent russia and assertive china, the threat of terrorism has not gone away. As discussed a few weeks ago, it is difficult to see how isis is totally eliminated from syria, and al qaeda has not disappeared either. While terrorist have physically spread to other locations, some have become quite adept on posting online comic instigating terrorists incidents in the west. Iran poses a significant threat to regional stability. None of us will prevent will forget the central fight to prevent afghanistan from becoming a base for terrorism. I appreciate the witnesses answering our questions. I want to mention one additional issue that has been in the news lately. There have been press reports about civilian casualties in mosul related to u. S. Aerial support reclaiming the city from isis. I would suggest that everyone be cautious. Environmentrban there may well be civilian casualties. Even the finest military in the world can make mistakes. We know fo
On the 894 bypass for much of the afternoon. The Milwaukee County Sheriffs Office says the crash involved a motorcycle and two suvs. It happened just before 1 this afternoon, on 894 northbound, just south of national avenue. The motorcyclist was taken to froedtert with very serious injuries. It took crews 4 hours to clear the scene. Two people were hurt in a serious crash in Sheboygan County. The Sheboygan County Sheriffs Office say a car lost control and crashed on county road ss, near batavia. Both where taken by helicopter to the hospital. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Milwaukee police are trying to find the suspects for setting a robbery victim on fire it happened near 53rd and clarke just before nine last night. Police say a 36 year old man was the victim of a drug related robbery. When he was then intentionally set on fire. The victim was taken to the hospital with significant burn injuries. Police have not yet made any police in new york are trying to figu