Communications in the subcommittee on communications and technology will now come to order. And the chair recognizes herself for five minutes for an Opening Statement. And i do want to welcome each and every one of you. Obviously a hearing of interest as we have a full room in front of us. And it is our first hearing in 2017 with a fully formed federal Communications Commission as often seems to be the case, the senate takes their dear ever loving time to get things done, but im pleased to see that the commission is back up to speed and ill tell you i am pleased that we have five members of this commission and they have different points of view to bring to the discussion on all things telecom related. I think that is healthy for the telecommunications and technology industry. Were here today to conduct oversight of the agency which is this subcommittees primary role. It is very important that we fulfill these obligations because we have given the fcc a Critical Mission and critical tas
Of britains financial commitments, a guarantee of rights for e. U. Citizens in the u. K. , and the resolution of the border between Northern Ireland and the republic. The am very clear that up end of negotiations, we need to be clear not just about the brexit negotiation, how we withdraw, but what our future relationship will be. These negotiations are going to be tough. I want to ensure that we are free on a trade deal and our withdrawn arrangement so we know what both of those are when we leave the European Union. Yousef less than a week to go in the french president ial campaign. It Marine Le Pen appears to have taken a step back from her euro exit policy. There is no rush. She later told a newspaper that the euro is dead, but she wants to bang currencies. One for daily use by the population and one for international trade. The latest poll shows Emmanuel Macron supported by 59 of voters. The 10 trails with 41 . Lower Commodity Prices have helped push chinas official factory gauge lo
Of britains financial commitments, a guarantee of rights for e. U. Citizens in the u. K. , and the resolution of the border between Northern Ireland and the republic. The am very clear that up end of negotiations, we need to be clear not just about the brexit negotiation, how we withdraw, but what our future relationship will be. These negotiations are going to be tough. I want to ensure that we are free on a trade deal and our withdrawn arrangement so we know what both of those are when we leave the European Union. Yousef less than a week to go in the french president ial campaign. It Marine Le Pen appears to have taken a step back from her euro exit policy. There is no rush. She later told a newspaper that the euro is dead, but she wants to bang currencies. One for daily use by the population and one for international trade. The latest poll shows Emmanuel Macron supported by 59 of voters. The 10 trails with 41 . Lower Commodity Prices have helped push chinas official factory gauge lo
And 11 30, the u. S. Treasury sent to auction bills ate before we get to them that it looks like the government will not shut down after all. We are joined by kevins rule. Kevin cirillo. You they can only get by doing these one week extensions for about two or three more weeks. Tosome point, they will have pass a longer one. This is a shortterm extension. There are many folks here in washington who believe they can get by with these one week extensions for much longer. I think he definitely proved a political calculation on friday that he would much rather get the government open. You are absolutely right. On several of these issues, he had to move to the middle. As that continues, polling suggests his base is still supportive of him. Jonathan alongside him from washington, managing director at kbw. I want to begin quickly. We had these conversations around the Government Shutdown. What does the extension tell you . Republicans have a majority. They do not have control of congress wher
Funding. And twitter Ceos Jack Dorsey purchasing more stock. Are investors buying it . As we said some big earnings from the likes of apple and facebook. We have the fed meeting two days. We have the jobs number. The french Elections Come up this weekend, jim. Everybody is looking at seasonality trying to figure out what may means for stocks. What are your thoughts . Well, for years i always felt that you do not want to be in tech because were about to go into the summer slowdown for europe. Actually, europe is much stronger this year and i no longer feel like theres a sell in may problem with tech. We know that sell in may doesnt work. Its 5050. But there was a basis for it and the basis for it was most companies in europe just shut down for july and august. So you have to anticipate that. Thats not going to happen. Instead, it might be the other way. I think europe leads us right here. Meanwhile, guys, obviously, big week in congress. David, i know youre going to tackle some of the i