President s budget request is just that. It is a request. It does start the annual budget process and gives us here in congress the opportunity to learn about the administrations priorities and how it carry them out. But ultimately its up to us to determine what kinds of programs to fund and what levels. This years budget request is far from perfect i agree the priority must be on Fire Management and improving the health of our forced. Im encouraged the administration is proposing to invest significantly and hazardous fuel reduction and other active Forest Management activities. We know such investments pays dividends hopefully well see this important work plan and carry it carried out without any disruptions. Thanks to our work on the consolidated preparations after 2018 which provided new Budget Authority to fight wildfires. And this budget request would make use of it for fy 2021. The 2019 fire season was relatively mild in the lower 48 with few notable exceptions, but in alaska, la
Our state. Todays debate broadcast live across the state of oregon between governor John Kitzhaber and representative dennis richardson. Its an example of voips involvement in the process but why bes involvement more than 250 radio and television stations across the state welcome you to todays debate. Watch, listen and you decide. Most importantly, vote. Here is your moderator, matt mcdonnell. Togood morning and welcome this, the 2014 oregon gubernatorial debate. The second time these two candidates will be meeting. Or ehalf of the organization of broadcasting, im tired be your moderator today. John kitzhaber is seeking his fourth term as governor. He was elected in 1994. He was the president of the oregon summit. His republican challenger has served in the oregon house since 2002 representing district four. Hes a retired attorney, Business Owner and a vietnam war veteran. Both of these candidates have agreed to a set form for this debate. Each candidate will have two minutes for openi
Member ofranking the House Democratic leadership. Shaping the house summit priorities and delivering this message. Thank you for coming to the National Press club. I am feels please to yield the floor to you and looking forward to yielding it back to you. At some time in the not so distant future. Thank you. I am pleased to be at the press club. Oftinguished Group Journalists and friends. I want to thank you for giving me this opportunity. I also want to say the president opportunity to discuss this coming weekend activities. I am very pleased to be here today. Pleased thisill be sunday. In five short weeks the American People will make a decision about the direction they want this country to go. They will have to choose what kind of government they want. One characterized by endless gridlock, or one that achieves progress. , orvernment on their side one that tells them you are on your own. Feel,ss, Many Americans with justification, is not on their side anymore. Across the country peo
Than the party then when her party helped lead it. The next round of spending bills are coming up. Ill talk to roy about his partys priority. We have been following this story closely from the beginning. Investigations into misconduct in the top levels of the fbi and doj. The chairman of the house devin is here. He has been spear heading those investigations. He will join me next to discuss what happen happened to the problems. All of that plus rexerox from our panel right now only sunday morning futures. We begin with House Republicans prepyring for their new role as minority. You know, me now with an exclusive interview. Wisconsin congresswoman liz doctor,heney. Good to see you this morning. Thank you for joining us. Glad to be with you. Can eye walk us through your priorities. First of all, we have a lot to be with focused on. We have living through the economic boom and we have to make sure we do everything necessary to prevent the democrats from reveersing course on that. They mad