I call this hearing of the subcommittee of Homeland Security in order. This is my first hearing as chairman of the subcommittee and it is the subcommittees first hearing to review the fiscal year 2018 budget request. Which was submitted to Congress Earlier this week. I want to begin by thanking john kelly for being with us today. We know that you are very, very busy and again appreciate you being here. Secretary kelly, we do understand the demands on your schedule and your testimony is what is what is your first appearance before a subcommittee in your new role. I would also like to welcome our s subcommittee Ranking Member, from montana, senator tester and im pleased that senator layhe, the vice chair of the full committees has joined us. We keep america safe by manage our air land and seaboarders and administer our laws and critical assets an prepare for and respond to disasters. The tragic events in Manchester England remind us on why we must secure our homeland. Mr. Secretary youve
Bombing th bombing this week. This hearing is two hours. I call this hearing of the subcommittee of Homeland Security in order. This is my first hearing as chairman of the subcommittee and its the subcommittees first hearing to review the 2018 budget request which was submitted to Congress Earlier this week. I want to begin by thanking secretary of Homeland Security the honorable john kelly for being with us today. We know that youre very, very busy and, again, appreciate you being here. Secretary kelly, we do understand the demands on your schedule, your testimonys what is what is your first appearance before our subcommittee in your new role. I would also like to welcome our subcommittees Ranking Member, the distinguished senator and friend from montana, senator tester. Im also pleased that senator leahy, the advice chairman of the full committee has joined us. The department of Homeland Security plays a pivotal role in keeping merck americans safe by working to combat terrorism, man
Bombing th bombing this week. This hearing is two hours. I call this hearing of the subcommittee of Homeland Security in order. This is my first hearing as chairman of the subcommittee and its the subcommittees first hearing to review the 2018 budget request which was submitted to Congress Earlier this week. I want to begin by thanking secretary of Homeland Security the honorable john kelly for being with us today. We know that youre very, very busy and, again, appreciate you being here. Secretary kelly, we do understand the demands on your schedule, your testimonys what is what is your first appearance before our subcommittee in your new role. I would also like to welcome our subcommittees Ranking Member, the distinguished senator and friend from montana, senator tester. Im also pleased that senator leahy, the advice chairman of the full committee has joined us. The department of Homeland Security plays a pivotal role in keeping merck americans safe by working to combat terrorism, man
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In a meeting with the Grand Forks Herald on Wednesday, May 10, Gov. Doug Burgum talked about a number of Grand Forks projects set to receive funding in the 2023-25 biennium.