There must be whistleblower protection. Can you address how you feel about whistleblowers and retaliation within the department. I would be happy to. Should i be confirmed i would do everything in my power to make sure theres no retaliation. I feel whistleblowers are an important part of the way democracy functions and i was happily recently the president signed into law and other whistleblower due to efforts, but i believe within each department we need to ensure not only various environment of of trust and respect, but a safe place for voices to be heard. Its vital we understand concerns of employees. Let me also address contracting after disasters. We are all very worried about all of the americans. For the first time i believe, in my lifetime weve been unable to restore a sick living necessities to thousands of americans for weeks now. Im confident you will get other questions about puerto rico, but i want to hone in on contracting youve awarded more than 2 billion in contracts, tw
Good morning. We are here to consider the nomination of kiersten m nelson nielson be the secretary of Homeland Security. We would making introductions later on. Karen kelly, general kellys wife showing support for the nominee. I know this nielsen will introduce miss nielsen will is her family. America is facing enormous challenges. Trillions, over the no party is giving us assurances, and were looking at deficits in the horizon. Our enemies are on the rise, as russia destabilizes neighbors and partners with iran to control the middle east. We did modify korans behavior for the worst. Irans abilityy for the worst. North korea continues to develop nuclear weapons. Challenges that face the next secretary of the department of Homeland Security are equally daunting. We have recently experienced unprecedented destruction caused by hurricanes and wildfires. Fema and other budgets are already stretched in for these disasters. And use of the internet spreads, by socialats posed media acts of te
The third floor. He went back into his truck and shot himself in front of police. Sky ranger spotted the swat team on the roof along with workers waiting to be rescued. Aid was rendered to folks. Well have to reconstruct the entire scheme and thats why crime scene investigations is on scene right now. Somebodys going to kill you, you never want to feel that way and youre not going to see your kids. Thats the worst part. Reporter thats what you were thinking about . Oh, yeah. Reporter now drivers telling us offcamera that lamb was a ten year veteran here at this facility, that he has a couple of children. Theyre in shock that Something Like this could happen. Reporting live in San Francisco, im cheryl hurd, nbc bay area news. Live video now of the suspected gunmans home on Fourth Avenue in San Franciscos richmond districts. Our camera as caught police going in and out all afternoon. Nbc bay area has learned exclusive details about the gunman. Reporter we were the first one to arrive as
All of a sudden, there was shots fired on the opposite corner and i looked down and someone a man fell to the ground. Reporter the shooting happened just before 9 00 a. M. Drivers were on the third floor of the building, preparing for a meeting. He just happened to be right behind me. I was just right in my truck. And i had the pcm ride with the bikes. And i hear, pop, pop, pop, six, seven shots, probably. Forces are identifying the shooter as jimmy lam, workers telling nbc bay area that lam opened fire on his coworkers. We have also learned he had two weapons, including a mac10 style machine pistol and a backpack full of ammunition and three magazines. Once the shooting stopped, lam went back to his truck and shot himself in front of police. Aid was rendered to folks. They were dragged to safety. So were going to have to reconstruct that entire scene, and thats why Crime Scene Investigation is on scene right now. And thats why its crucial to get the statements, so we can reconstruct w
One closely watched race is colorados citizeninitiated amendment 69, which would finance universal health care , other states are set to vote on marijuana legalization, guns, Public Education, taxes, and the Death Penalty. Then to the Battle Ground state of ohio, where Investigative Reporter greg palast. Today on election day, they are not going to use white sheets to keep away black voters. Today, they are using amy Media Coverage for who will be president that is, who will win the Electoral College. We will speak with rob richie, director of fairvote, who wants to establish a National Popular vote so all states count. All that and more, coming up. Welcome to democracy now, democracynow. Org, the war and peace report. Im amy goodman. Today is election day. And across the United States voters are preparing to go to , the polls to cast thr president , senator, governor, a attorneys general, and a slew of other elected officials. On monday, both Hillary Clinton and donald trump finished