May 1st of 1961, an Incredible Program for young people. He started with the alliance for progress. And he engaged in the space race. For our complete American History tv schedule, go to cspan. Org. Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin testified recently on his departments operations. He addressed several efforts to better serve veterans who seek and receive care, including full implementation of choice 2. 0, wait time reduction, and improving and modernizing the departments i. T. Systems and Veterans Crisis line. This is two hours and 20 minutes. Good morning. Today were pleased to welcome back a good friend, dr. David shulkin, the new secretary of the department of Veterans Affairs. The last time you appeared before our committee, you were va undersecretary for health, now youve been kicked upstairs in a unanimous vote, that says a lot in this contention environment. I know youve got a great background in the philadelphia area. I just learned you were in morristown, in chairman f
Get together and they just work it out. And then it comes back and everyone is smiling and happy and they pass it and then the bill goes to the president. Its not exactly that way. Its a lot of give and take. Now, sometimes you do have a bill thats not as complex, thats easier and it can go smoothly. But how a bill really becomes a law, you know, it depends on whos in the room, it depends on whats happening nationwide, it depends on who the president is, its so many different things. So we were able to do this. So a year ago we passed it in the senate and tomorrow i believe were going to pass the conference report. The agreement will cost roughly the same as the senatepassed bill and well blow the last wrda bill. I have to say why. Because as we authorize projects, we deauthorized old projects and thats important. So we were able to go almost better than one or one, deauthorizing and authorizing. And also we had a very good talk with the c. B. O. , the congressional budget office, whic
Representatives. The speaker pro tempore pursuant to the order of the house of january 7, 2014, the chair will now recognize members from lists submitted by the majority and minority leaders for morning hour debate. The chair will learnt alternate redskin nation between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and minority whip limited to ive minutes, but in no event shall debate continue beyond 11 50 a. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from oregon, mr. Defazio, for five minutes. Mr. Defazio next monday is memorial day. One of the most solemn who dates in america. We remember those who gave their lives in ultimate sacrifice to their country, those wounded, those who are veterans, and those still serving our country in dangerous occupations around the world that defend our freedom. Now, this is a day that should be solemnly celebrated. And it will be in many places. It could be better solemnly celebrated if the Uni
Investigation as an assistant u. S. Attorney in virginia, so i know what you are talking about. Thank you for the support of that. We have made good progress, not good enough, and the bad guys are investing in technology. Weve got to keep up with them. I have to attract great people and equip them and train them on the best stuff. Great strides, but the legacy of neglecting it so long as we are not where we need to be yet. Thank you. Thank you, mr. Chairman. I remember that time very well. The fbi, my 12yearold neighbor could email them. And im glad there has been improvements. Senator cruz . Thank you, mr. Chairman. Irsnt to talk about the targeting of american citizens. Persistentview as a stonewalling from the administration on this matter. It has been 372 days, just over obama, since president attorney general holder both publicly stated they were improperat the irs targeting of conservative groups and individuals. Indeed, president obama said at the time he was angry and the mirki
Tenure of a certain passive in ness. We saw that university of chicago law professor is saying he will wait until all the reports come in. A perfect world, that is the way to go, but they have to keep the , you cannot let this become a big issue that is out there with some of the other big issues, whether it is benghazi or the irs. If this is a real scandal, you have to clean house in a way that this cannot come back to bite you at the polls and lose your majority in the senate in november. Thank you. For over 35 years cspan brings Public Affairs events from washington directly to you. Putting you in the room at congressional hearings, white house events, briefings, and conferences. Offering complete coverage of operation ofa right industry. Arrive at industry. Industry. Theresident obama addressed in anof Veterans Affairs interview. This is 20 minutes. I just met with secretary twoseki, and we focused on issues. The allegations of misconduct, and caring for veterans and their families