The field. I hope this is a moment where everybody stands up and pays attention and says this cant go on like this. Plus catastrophic and imminent, thats how hurricane laura is being described. The powerful category 4 storm set to make landfall within the hour. And encouraging news from the firelines, as we get new video of the devastation. Were following several breaking stories. First, we want to begin with a check on the fires, containment continues to climb. The lnu complex fire now 33 complained. Scu 30 . And in the santa cruz mountains, now 21 contained. Another piece of good news, the first Evacuation Orders have been lifted in a santa cruz mountains. Uc santa cruz employees are going back home. The rest of the koompecampus re closed. The impact and heartache is being felt nationwide. Inspiring protests like this one in oakland, youre looking at 580 atthal exit, briefly shutting it down. A major sports boycott is happening as we speak after a black man was shot seven times in th
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We are one minute late. The Committee Meets to consider the nomination of misses Barbara Barrett to be secretary of the air force. And Ryan Mccarthy to be secretary of the army. Standard questions, whether you like it or not. You have to answer audibly so it can be heard. Do you adhere to the laws regarding conflict of interest . Yes sir. Staffl you ensure your complies with questions . Yes, senator. Will you provide witnesses in response to congressional requests . Will they be protected from testimony . Yes, senator. Are you under taking actions which would appear to have presumed the outcome of the confirmation process . No, senator. I really believe we are in the most dangerous situation we have been in in this world in my lifetime. Thought id say i would look back wistfully at the days of the cold war, i would say things are bad. Problems. Rious we have a National Defense strategy. I cant believe that. This is kind of unique. Total agreement. We are locked into that. They are catc
[inaudible conversations] you may be seated. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare a recess at any time without objection so ordered. I ask members not on the subcommittee to participate and be allowed to ask questions after all subcommittee members have been recognized without objection so ordered. I want to recognize everyone to the curing of the subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hopeo this hearing provides an opportunity for members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes are a nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans enter the military Service Academy will not be easy sacrifice and hard work. In the end nearly a decade or more service to this great co
[inaudible conversations] you may be seated. I ask unanimous consent that the chair be authorized to declare a recess at any time without objection so ordered. I ask members not on the subcommittee to participate and be allowed to ask questions after all subcommittee members have been recognized without objection so ordered. I want to recognize everyone to the curing of the subcommittee. Todays hearing is focused on admissions, curriculum and diversity of thought at the military Service Academies. I want to thank our witnesses for being with us today. I hopeo this hearing provides an opportunity for members to have a Productive Exchange with our witnesses and provide answers to their questions. First, let me say i believe our cadets are some of the best and brightest scholars and athletes are a nation has to offer. Each year a small group of americans enter the military Service Academy will not be easy sacrifice and hard work. In the end nearly a decade or more service to this great co