John the program is entitled the origins of the militaryindustrial complex and features dr. Daniel ellis, who is this years staff fellow, a prestigious position. He has been using items to investigate the origins of the militaryindustrial complex through wartime and immediate postwar, meaning postworld war ii, evolution between Scientific Research, industry and National Defense. Dan has advised congress on defense issues. I was a colleague of his at crs for several years. Dan did things in connection with things i knew, a whole range of things, defense production act, appropriations, military construction, and he does many more things at crs. He holds a phd in Political Science from George Washington university. And at crs, as many of you know, he is the author of many reports on defense, trade and security. , this project is the latest example of the work undertaken by staff fellows showcasing their knowledge and passion of their areas of expertise. This is funded by a gift left by th
Announcer ladies and gentlemen, 102015ipient of the 2014 medal of valor. [applause] of the 20142015 medal of valor. [applause]. G]usic playin gentlemen, the president of the United States company by attorney general byetta lynch accompanied attorney general loretta lynch. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the white house. Thank you all so much. I love to have the musical come. I do not get that all the time. What to hang out with you more often. Please be seated. To everyone here today, it is such a pleasure to be with you all today. It is such a privilege, really truly honored to join so many outstanding Public Servants and distinguished guests and particularly our parade of Law Enforcement officers as we gather to honor the newest participants recipients of the Public Safety officer middle valor. Medal of of course, we have a special thanks to the friends, colleagues, and family members who travel here to join us for this very special ceremony. It is one of the best ones that we do
Patients and visitors. [applause] officer jason salus, officer Robert Sparks officer captain raven. Captain raymond. Medal of valor, Santa Monica Police department california. For courage and composure and ending a deadly rampage. They placed themselves in mortal danger to save the lives of student and staff during a School Shooting on the busy campus of santa monica college. [applause] major david huff. Medal of valor presented to major david huff, oklahoma. Uncommon poise and resolving a dangerous hostage situation. He saved the life of a twoyearold girl after negotiating negotiations deteriorated with the man holding the child cap the at knife point captive at knife point. [applause] officer donald thompson. Medal of valor presented officer donald thompson, Los Angeles Police department. Courageous action to save an accident victim. While off duty, he traversed to two freeway dividers and endured first and Second Degree while pulling an unconscious man to safety before the car becam
Ms. Roslehtinen permission to address the house for one minute and revise and extend my remarks. The speaker pro tempore the gentlewoman from florida is recognized. Ms. Roslehtinen the u. S. Deputy secretary is in participating and with the cast tro regime this will serve as another coupe. The Obama Administration and uba have held tech neck call intercepted of cocaine and on route to belgium. This isnt the first time they tried to ship illicit materials. 240 tons of illegal weapons were intercepted by the ship going from cuba to north korea. This shipment was the largest going to north korea in violation of several u. N. Ecurity resolutions. Cubas military owns and operates cubas port facilities. How does cocaine and shipments get on to these ships . I doubt our deputy sect will issue quir when he meets with the cuban counterpart. Shame on us, mr. Speaker. I yield back. The speaker pro tempore for what purpose does the gentleman from california seek recognition . Permission to address
The majority and minority leaders for morning hour ebate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip but in to five minutes, no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Thompson, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a few weeks ago i participated in a forum that was hosted by a foundation that was created in 1980 by congress and this foundation is the National Fish and wildlife the tion, or nfwf, and forum was the connection between agriculture and the Chesapeake Bay. Now, the streams and rivers are in a large portion in the district drain into it. This is also a region which depends on agriculture, the commonwealths largest industry. Among the topics of discussion to the forum was the chesapeake stewardship grants which is funded by the u. S. Department of the environmental