Down and say, can we do both . What about our allies and other countries . That is the debate. It is not an easy answer. You can see both sides of the issue. Aside. E to set that one we have to solve that problem. Without it, we are going to have something bad happened. Security, that is a different issue. How networks are secure. We should talk about that. It is not the same as communications. If i look at that particular use case. What it tells me, Security Issues are only going to become more and more personalized in our society. The situation where you have terrorist organizations recruiting people on twitter. Ofis a pointer to me technology becoming a more personalized aspect of our lives. In particular, the upcoming generations. I think is going to be important for us, not just a focus on what is happening Technology Becomes more personalized and a part of what we are doing, we have to think around what are the indications of that from a policy perspective. A security perspective
Into the river. Reporter across the river from burlington is bristol borough, pennsylvania. Over here there are no signs telling you not to go in the water. In fashgts tonl warning isfact, the only warning is about these rocks. The borough is now considering changes especially after the family of marqueese richardson spent days looking for his body which surfaced while his family was talking with nbc 10. Here we go right here. Its tragic. Reporter these signs may not change everyones mind about going in. There is always one bonehead who will think im a good swimmer, i can do it. Reporter at least they will have a fair warning. Drew smith, nbc 10 news. This summers scorching temperatures have killed a 64yearold man and an 88yearold woman in philadelphia. Thats why neighborhood block captains are reminding residents now is the time to check on the elderly. Nbc 10 spent the afternoon with alice wright of west philadelphia. Shes the founder of the United Block Captains Association in the c
Up next, you will hear conflicting testimony on how women are treated in the federal prison system. Charles samuels of the federal theau of prisons testifies system does not practice solitary confinement, while p kerman totally a different story. This is three hours. Not so in this case whatsoever. I think the testimony was fascinating, partly because i am somewhat new to this issue. I will keep my Opening Statement somewhat brief, because i know senator booker would like to make an Opening Statement. I am happy to have him do so because he has been involved in this issue longer than i have. I just want to make a couple of brief remarks. Being a business guy i am pretty data driven. The data, the statistics, on this particular problem the severe prison sentence with a high level incarceration rates are pretty stark. In 1980, there were 25,000 people in the federal prison systems. Today there are 29000, a 736 increase as our population has only increased 40 . In total, there were 500,00
True. So i have good news from now on we will give americans an opportunity next summer up to 80 Young American leaders will join [ applause ] up to 80 Young American leaders will go there to africa to learn from you and your countries. You guys are going to have to look after them when theyre there. You know, show them good places. But not have too much fun. They need to be doing some work while theyre there. So these connections and partnerships and friendships, they forge an understanding that brings our peoples closer together. After six week period some of you are officially texas long horns or notre dame fighting irish. Youve shared african cooking with your american friends and youve have a burger and hot dog at a fourth of july celebrations. Im told many of you went bowling for the first time. I hear it didnt go that well. There were a few strikes. By the way, there was at least one marriage that came out last years class. [ applause ] so who knows what might happen here. So as
Good morning. This hearing will come to order. Let me just say im really looking forward to this one. I was telling the witnesses, i have read all the testimony. And i generally do that as best of my ability. Sometimes the testimony before this committee can be a little dry. And as im reading late at night it will put me to sleep. Not so in this case whatsoever. I think the testimony was fascinating partly because i am somewhat new to this issue. Im going to keep my Opening Statements somewhat brief because i know senator booker would like to make a statement. Im pretty data driven. The data, statistics on this particular problem, the bureau of prisons and our high levels of incarceration rates are pretty stark. In 1980, for example, there were 25,000 people in the federal prison system. Today there is 209,000. Thats 736 increase. Our population only increased 40 . In total, back in 1980, about 500,000 people in prison. Today theres 2. 3 million. We in america have the highest level of