As we look for ways to save money, what im concerned of and you are not a part of and if you are, let me know, potentially if we do it in congress or you do administratively, in montana, havent had it for years, walkin and using this and close it down. Same could be said in south dakota. If that were to happen there would be a bipartisan explosion on this committee which would not be a good thing. I bring that to your attention. Im all for getting rid of properties that outlive their usefulness and utilizing those dollars is a Good Government thing and i applaud his efforts but i am going to tell you there are some people that want to do a fullblown break and some of the metrics dont speak to them not because they are not good facilities, they have been staffed. I want to bring that up. In your testimony Suicide Prevention is a top priority. You also mentioned the va integrated Mental Health services to the primary care va centers. Tell me what that means in montana. What it means is t
Contributors to the books from democracy to freedom and no wall they can build. Watch coverage of the 2017 baltimore book festival saturday starting at noon eastern on cspan2s booktv. Wildfires in the west where the focus of an environment and Public Works Committee hearing in the senate yesterday. Members served on Forest Management experts on the impacts wildfires have had on the environment and the economy. From capitol hill, this is about an hour and 15 minutes. [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] [inaudible conversations] good morning, i called his hearing to order. So far in 2017 as all the guests on our panel know, in 2017, fires have burned more than 8 million acres in the United States. We need to find solutions to address this threat to our communities and wildlife. Today the committee will hear testimony and three bills related to catastrophic wildfires across the west. Senator daines introduce the litigation relief for Forest Management projects acts which w