Watch booktv this weekend on cspan2. President biden has picked Denis Mcdonough to head the Veterans Affairs department. He previously served as white house chief of staff during the last four years of the obama presidency. His confirmation hearing he was asked about veterans access to healthcare, modernization efforts in the das responds to covid19. This is just over two hours. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] i i want to call this evening to order. I want to welcome everybody. I appreciate all that are here, all those that are online. The purpose of this hearing is due from the i president s nominate to serve as secretary of Veterans Affairs, Denis Mcdonough. Before i talk about him i just want to say i appreciate this committee all the reasons we sat on this committee thats been bipartisan and its been nonpolitical, and we tried to do the best by our veterans whether you are the republican side for the democratic side of the aisle. I particularly appreciate the re
Watch cspans washington journal live at 7 00 a. M. Eastern thursday morning and be sure to join the discussion. , vicecer President Trump president pence, and the Veterans Affairs of secretary took part in a veterans day observance at Arlington National cemetery. This is under 10 minutes. [sound of rain] present arms [national anthem plays] [sound of rain] order [sound of rain] present arms [drumroll] [sound of rain] [playing of taps] order arms. [sound of rain]
Flames shooting from their plane midflight. U. S. Open shocker. The worlds number one player is thrown out after his ball hits the line judge in the throat. What Novak Djokovic is saying this morning. And on patrol, the goat that broke into the Police Patrol car and took a bite out of crime literally. Good monday morning, everyone, and happy labor day. We begin with a new state of emergency in five counties across california because of fires raging through the state. More than 2 million acres are burning so far this year. Thats a record. One fire this weekend trapped 200 people. They had to be airlifted to safety. And now authorities are warning conditions could get even worse because of recordbreaking heat. Abcs faith abubey begins our coverage. Reporter this morning, a new state of emergency in Southern California after a wildfire exploded to more than 70,000 acres in just days and a terrifying glimpse from inside this inferno in fresno revealing smoke so thick, it blocked the midday
Other Department Officials testified before a House Appropriations subcommittee on the agencys response to the coronavirus pandemic. Secretary wilkie provided an update on the care the v. A. Has provided through the pandemic and talked about some of the challenges moving forward. This is 2. 5 hours. A military briefing for a full year. When my dad was the artillery commander, they asked the second airborne to come visit. He was troubled. So i have touched royalty. Secretary wilkie is here for important testimony. Do i have the mic on . I can officially call the subcommittee on military construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies to order. I would like to welcome secretary wilkie, who is our witness this morning, joining us. Since this is our first hearing with some numbers participating remotely, i would like to begin by offering a brief explanation of how it will work, in order to benefit both members and the public. First, this hearing room has been configured to maintain th
Subcommittee on the agencys response to the coronavirus pandemic. Careecretary updated the provided during the pandemic and talked about some of the challenges moving forward. This is 2. 5 hours. A military briefing for a full year. When my dad was the artillery commander, they asked the second airborne to come visit. He was troubled. So i have touched royalty. Secretary wilkie is here for important testimony. Do i have the mic on . I can officially call the subcommittee on military construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies to order. I would like to welcome secretary wilkie, who is our witness this morning, joining us. Since this is our first hearing with some numbers participating remotely, i would like to begin by offering a brief explanation of how it will work, in order to benefit both members and the public. First, this hearing room has been configured to maintain the recommended six foot social distancing between members, witnesses, and other individuals in the room ne